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ECB official says stablecoins risk importing old market flaws
ECB board member Isabel Schnabel warned that stablecoins could introduce money-market risks into tokenized finance and reinforce US dollar dominance. The caution highlights concerns about systemic risks and currency stability in emerging financial systems.
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