PARIS, March 2026: President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a special speech in Paris Blockchain Week 2026, which will take place on April 15 and 16 at the Carrousel du Louvre, becoming the first sitting G7 head of state to speak at an institutional conference dedicated to digital assets. This announcement marks a historic milestone and confirms France’s position as an institutional driver of digital finance in Europe.
President Macron will address the 10,000 conference participants on the strategic priorities shaping European digital sovereignty: the development of the euro. stable coinsthe introduction of a digital euro and the establishment of regulatory frameworks to position Europe at the heart of the global digital economy. The conference will also welcome senior French government officials directly involved in the European regulation of digital assets, stable coin policies and institutional financial infrastructure.
“Europe should also seek to strengthen the international role of the euro through the development of the euro. stable coins and the introduction of a digital euro, as well as the creation of safe and liquid assets to finance defense and technology. Emmanuel Macron, op-ed published in the Financial Times
France has established itself as one of the most advanced G7 jurisdictions in terms of digital assets. Building on the success of the PACTE law and the PSAN approval system, the government has made Paris and its periphery a major hub for global institutions. The Élysée’s commitment to Paris Blockchain The Week, which is in its seventh edition, reflects a proactive strategy aimed at positioning France as the reference regulatory model of the European Union within the framework of the MiCA regulation.
This edition will welcome participants from more than 100 countries on April 15 and 16 at the Carrousel du Louvre, including executives from BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Banque de France, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and hundreds of other leading institutions. The week will open with the VIP Dinner at the Château de Versailles, a private evening bringing together 500 leaders from finance, tech and institutions.
Paris’ position as a global financial center finds a strategic pillar in digital assets. Building on the entry into force of the MiCA, France is consolidating its leadership in the supervision and development of tomorrow’s finance. Institutional partners and exhibitors will benefit from a unique platform to discuss these sovereignty issues, under the scrutiny of the international financial media.
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Paris Blockchain Week is Europe’s leading institutional conference dedicated to blockchain technology and digital assets. Held annually in the French capital, it brings together heads of state, regulators, institutional investors and industry leaders to shape the future of the digital economy.
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