13 October 2026 | Institut Louis Bachelier, Palais Brongniart, Paris

Organised by the University of Orléans (CRJP–LEO), the Institut Louis Bachelier, and Université Paris-Saclay (IDEP).

About the Conference

Stablecoins are playing an increasingly important role in digital asset markets, raising significant monetary and regulatory challenges. This conference brings together economists, academics, and legal experts to discuss the evolving stablecoin landscape in light of the European Commission’s ongoing review of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), as well as recent regulatory developments in other major jurisdictions.

The first session will explore the monetary issues associated with the development of stablecoins before examining regulatory developments in the United States, with particular attention to the GENIUS Act, and the regulatory framework adopted in Japan. This comparative perspective will provide a broader context for assessing the European approach to stablecoin regulation.

The second session will focus on the European regulatory framework. Speakers will address key challenges arising under MiCA, including the protection of stablecoin holders in the event of custodian insolvency and the legal and regulatory issues surrounding multi-issuer stablecoin arrangements.

The conference will conclude with a discussion of the European Commission’s review of MiCA and the future evolution of the EU regulatory framework for stablecoins.

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Programme

Session I — Monetary Issues and International Regulatory Approaches

9:00–9:30 | Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:30–9:50 | Monetary Issues Raised by Stablecoins Jean Barthélemy, Banque de France

9:50–10:10 | Stablecoin Regulation in the United States: The GENIUS Act Christopher K. Odinet, Texas A&M University School of Law

10:10–10:30 | Stablecoin Regulation in Japan Mai Ishikawa, Tohoku University

10:30–10:50 | Discussion

10:50–11:10 | Coffee Break

Session II — Stablecoins and the Review of MiCA

11:10–11:30 | MiCA Stablecoins and Custodian Insolvency: The Illusion of Segregation Phoebus Athanassiou, European Central Bank

11:30–11:50 | Stablecoins: The Multi-Issuance Issue Anastasia Sotiropoulou, University of Orléans Alexis Direr, University of Orléans

11:50–12:10 | The Review of MiCA: Key Issues for Stablecoin Regulation Hubert de Vauplane, Morgan Lewis

12:10–12:30 | Discussion

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Practical Information

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 9:00–12:30

Institut Louis Bachelier Palais Brongniart 28 Place de la Bourse 75002 Paris, France

In-person attendance: Limited capacity – registration required.

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