ECB Warns Stablecoins Could Drain Bank Deposits

The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned that the growing use of stablecoins could lead to a loss of retail deposits for traditional banks, as these digital assets allow users to move money outside the banking system. Executive board member Piero Cipollone highlighted concerns over mobile payments and data losses already affecting banks.

By Jose Antonio Lanz Fri, July 17, 2026 at 11:17 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

ECB Warns Stablecoins Could Drain Bank Deposits

Topics: banking system deposits digital euro stablecoins

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