Crédit Agricole launches euro-pegged stablecoin EURXT on Ethereum

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In a move highlighting the accelerating adoption of digital assets by European banks, Crédit Agricole's CACEIS launched the EURXT stablecoin pegged to the euro on the Ethereum blockchain. The issuance totaled 20.02 million tokens, targeting institutional use and enabling access to tokenized funds, according to reports.

The launch puts Crédit Agricole in the growing euro stablecoin market, competing with existing tokens such as Circle's EUROC. However, EURXT is among the first from a major European banking group, potentially offering greater regulatory clarity and institutional trust.

Investors will monitor adoption by institutions, particularly under Europe's MiCA framework for stablecoins. ECB policy discussions and the broader digital euro debate could also shape demand for euro-denominated digital assets.