๐๐ Emmanuel Macron to Speak at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 โ A Historic First for a Sitting G7 President
๐ฅ Emmanuel Macron will deliver a special address at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 (April 15โ16 at Carrousel du Louvre), marking the first time a sitting G7 President speaks at an institutional digital assets conference.
๐ His speech will highlight Europeโs key strategic priorities:
โ๏ธ Development of euro-denominated stablecoins
โ๏ธ Introduction of a digital euro (CBDC)
โ๏ธ Establishment of regulatory frameworks to position Europe at the center of the global digital economy
โญ๏ธ The event is expected to gather 10,000+ attendees from 100+ countries, including major financial institutions such as BNP Paribas, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.
๐ The week will kick off with an exclusive VIP Dinner at Chรขteau de Versailles, bringing together around 500 leaders across finance, tech, and institutions.
๐ฃ France continues to strengthen its position as a leading G7 jurisdiction for digital assets, building on frameworks like PACTE and PSAN, while advancing under the EUโs MiCA regulation.
๐ This milestone reinforces Paris as a leading hub for digital finance in Europe and a key player in shaping the future global financial architecture.