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Kaiko Report: Regulated Stablecoins Take the Market Lead
With the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) framework coming into effect, the European crypto market is seeing profound changes. A joint study by Kaiko and Bitvavo highlights rising euro trading volumes and a reshaped stablecoin market landscape.Grab Your Virtual Seat to Cheer on Ukraine’s National Team!
On March 26, Ukraine's national football team faces a pivotal match in the Euro 2024 qualifiers against the winner of Israel vs. Iceland. The match is in Wrocław, Poland, but you can catch the action from anywhere on the globe or even beyond. 
Lead the Pack with EURS: STASIS Pioneering EU Stablecoin
STASIS (EURS) is a blockchain platform headquartered in Malta that facilitates asset tokenization. EURS, a stablecoin, provides feeless transactions on the Ethereum network. With a 1:1 peg to the Euro, it holds a solid position as a Euro-backed digital asset. More information is on the website. ECB Official Panetta Casts Doubt on the Future of Digital Euro
Some members of the European Parliament and numerous public representatives increasingly question the necessity of implementing a digital euro across the European Union. Protests against the introduction of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) periodically occur in various European countries. ECB representatives also harbor certain doubts. 
UEFA EURO 2024 and Football Fan Tokens
The UEFA EURO 2024 is close to its final, set for July 14. Taking place every 4 years, the event draws the attention of millions. Amid the waves of matches, football fan tokens are a topic of interest as a way of interaction between clubs and their fans. Before the tournament kicked off, most fan tokens increased in price but have fluctuated since. 
The European Union is cautious about launching a CBDC
Mairead McGuinness, the European Commissioner for Financial Services, believes there's no need to rush the launch of a digital euro before the next EU elections in June 2024. She advises the next EU Commission to take a careful and measured approach to the CBDC rollout. Furthermore, McGuinness mentioned that the European Central Bank will finalize its stance on the project this coming October. 
Digital Euro: A questionable endeavor, experts say
The proposal to create a digital Euro by the European Union is facing academic skepticism, with some specialists forecasting its doom from the get-go.
Two economists from the University of Bern, Cyril Monnetm and Dirk Niepelt, have cited preset storage limits for users as a primary concern.
They also flagged the possible disinterest of banks in the digital Euro's success if it doesn't lead to significant revenue. Without the backing of commercial entities, they believe, widespread adoption might remain a distant dream. Slovakia Opposes Digital Euro Dominance
The European Central Bank's ambiguity regarding the implementation and circulation of the digital euro has spurred Slovakian legislators to take preemptive action. Slovakia's Parliament has ratified a constitutional amendment, reinforcing the right to transact with physical euros for goods and services within the nation's borders.