French President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a special address at Paris Blockchain Week 2026, scheduled for April 15-16 at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. This marks the first time a sitting G7 head of state has spoken at an institutional conference dedicated to digital assets, highlighting France's pioneering role in digital finance.
Key Topics: Euro Stablecoins and the Digital Euro
According to the organizer, Macron will address approximately 10,000 attendees on strategic priorities for European digital sovereignty: the development of euro-denominated stablecoins, the introduction of a digital euro, and the creation of regulatory frameworks to position Europe at the center of the global digital economy. In a previous op-ed published in the Financial Times, Macron stated: "Europe should also seek to strengthen the international role of the euro through the development of euro stablecoins and the introduction of a digital euro, as well as the creation of safe and liquid assets to finance defence and technology." This speech will echo his calls at Davos and other global forums for European governments to accelerate digital financial infrastructure.
France's Leadership in Digital Asset Regulation
France has established itself as one of the most advanced G7 jurisdictions in digital assets. Building on the success of the PACTE law and the PSAN licensing regime, the government has turned Paris into a major hub for global institutions. The Élysée's engagement with Paris Blockchain Week—now in its seventh edition—reflects a deliberate strategy to position France as the benchmark regulatory model for the European Union under the MiCA regulation.
This edition welcomes attendees from over 100 countries, including leaders from BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Banque de France, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and hundreds of other leading institutions. The week opens with a VIP dinner at the Château de Versailles, a private gathering of 500 leaders from finance, tech, and institutions.
Paris as a Global Financial Center for Digital Assets
Paris's standing as a global financial center finds a strategic pillar in digital assets. With MiCA coming into force, France is consolidating its leadership in the supervision and development of the finance of tomorrow. Institutional partners and exhibitors will benefit from a unique platform to engage in dialogue on sovereignty challenges under the scrutiny of international financial media.
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.