Summary
Trends in digital finance are reshaping the banking sectors across EMEA, indeed globally. Stablecoins and central bank digital currencies have emerged as alternatives or complements to fiat currency, and the tokenisation of deposits, funds, and collateral will accelerate adoption of technologies beyond crypto to capital and money markets.
Stablecoins, for example, are likely to play an important role in the future digitalization of the financial system. These tokens are a potentially useful instruments for investments in tokenized assets, international transactions (business and remittances), and for wealth preservation particularly in some troubled emerging markets. And they are poised to enter the mainstream of European finance in 2026 following regulatory clarity and adoption in 2025.
Please join S&P Global Ratings’ senior analysts for a live interactive webinar on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. GMT / 4:30 p.m. CET, when they will provide their views on this theme and address your questions. Key topics will include:
- Expectations for stablecoin adoption in Europe under different scenarios.
- The potential use cases for stablecoins in emerging markets and what it could mean for bank deposits.
- Potential implications for monetary policy and overall financial stability.
Speakers:
Nicolas Charnay, Managing Director & Sector Lead, European Financial Institutions
Mohamed Damak, Managing Director & Sector Lead, Emerging EMEA Financial Institutions; Analytical Manager for Stablecoin Stability Assessment
Cihan Duran, Associate Director, European Financial Institutions
Giles Edwards, Managing Director & Sector Lead, European Financial Institutions
Moderator:
Andrew O’Neill, Managing Director, Digital Assets Analytical Lead
You can share your questions in advance when registering, or ask them live during the webinar. Our speakers will address as many as possible.