Quantcast

French MP Knafo: 'More Europeans are embracing Bitcoin'

Coinbase CEO Says UK's TV Ad Ban Sparked ‘Quite a Reaction’
Barry Silbert returns to Grayscale as chairman as the firm prepares to go public
August is historically bad for Bitcoin: should you buy this altcoin x100 instead?
Customs duties: faced with Trump, Europe has chosen submission rather than confrontation
Europe risks USD dominance without common stablecoin rules: ECB adviser
ASIC Warns Against Bitget’s “Unlicensed” Crypto Offerings
Bitcoin, XRP… PayPal opens in-store payment to 100 cryptocurrencies
Changpeng Zhao's fortune surpasses $70 billion thanks to rising BNB
Mercurity Fintech to build $200 million SOL treasury with backing from Solana Ventures Ltd.
Out with gold, in with Bitcoin: India's ultra-rich are betting everything on crypto
Trump’s media company reports $2B in Bitcoin after crypto bills pass US House
UK to sell $7.2 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC)
BloFin Adds Apple Pay Support; An Even Smoother Crypto Buying Experience for Traders
Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto is the world’s 11th richest person
Binance Launches TGE Bonding Curve with Four.Meme: Everything You Need to Know
Bernstein expects 'long and exhausting' crypto bull market with bitcoin to hit $200,000 by early 2026
Strategy bags another $472M in BTC as Bitcoin jumps to new highs
Bank of England puts a stop to stablecoins: here's why
UAE Golden Visa is ‘being developed independently‘ — TON Foundation
SEC Sets July Deadline for Solana (SOL) ETF Refilings, Clearing Path for Pre-October Approval
Robinhood's OpenAI-linked token drop triggers demand debate
US Secret Service cracks down on crypto scams
Donald Trump Signs His “One Big Beautiful Bill” Budget Law — What’s the Takeaway?
Crypto exchange OKX wants to go public on Wall Street
Federal Reserve removes 'reputational risk' from bank examinations in a 'win' against crypto debanking
India wants 30% of your crypto gains, but that’s not the worst part
This payment giant announces a stablecoin for 6 million merchants and 10,000 financial institutions
Bitcoin at $21 million by 2046? Michael Saylor revises his predictions upwards
JPMorgan files trademark application for JPMD, citing multiple blockchain use cases
Geopolitical tensions: Gold soars, Bitcoin hesitates
French MP Knafo: 'More Europeans are embracing Bitcoin'
Web3/Crypto
Webp knafo2
Sarah Knafo, French MP for Reconquête | X

Sarah Knafo, a French Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice President of the Europe of Sovereign Nations Group (ENS), has voiced concerns over the European Parliament's push for a digital euro. In an X post dated February 11, 2025, she said that increasing numbers of Europeans are "embracing Bitcoin" and expressed her opposition to the digital euro initiative.

"Want to understand why more and more Europeans are embracing Bitcoin," said Knafo, MP for Reconquête. "Here's what the European Parliament wants us to adopt today: the advancement of the digital euro. No one is talking about it, yet this ECB project could soon give a European bureaucrat the power to block certain transactions or even exclude us from the banking system with a single click—just for something we say on social media or for holding an opinion they don't like. As a MEP representing the interests of the French people, I am voting AGAINST."

According to Knafo, the proposed digital euro could allow "European bureaucrats" to block transactions or exclude individuals from the banking system based on personal opinions or actions. She emphasized her vote against it, stating her commitment to "representing the interests of the French people."


Sarah Knafo's post | X

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Crypto Republique
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

Reuters reported that the European Central Bank (ECB) views U.S. President Trump's support for dollar-pegged stablecoins as a catalyst for advancing the digital euro project. ECB board member Piero Cipollone highlighted Europe's need to reduce reliance on U.S. payment providers like Visa and PayPal. Despite slow legislative progress, Cipollone expressed hope that digital euro legislation would be finalized by summer 2025, with a decision expected by November. The ECB also warned that U.S. stablecoins might divert deposits from European banks and affect the banking system.

According to Bitcoin.comNews, Knafo advocated for European nations to establish Bitcoin reserves, citing El Salvador’s success and growing global interest in Bitcoin as a strategic asset. She also raised concerns about potential risks associated with financial control and inflationary pressures due to the EU’s push for a digital euro. Knafo argued that Bitcoin adoption could act as a safeguard for economic freedom.

Knafo is not only an MP but also serves as vice president of ENS in the European Parliament. She is involved in several committees and delegations, including those focused on industry, research, energy, and relations with Maghreb countries and the Union for the Mediterranean.

More News

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, said that broader cryptocurrency use will emerge from seamless products where users benefit without engaging with the underlying systems.

Oct 22, 2025

Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy Inc., announced that the company has expanded its bitcoin holdings and reported a 25.9% year-to-date yield for 2025.

Oct 22, 2025

Lark Davis, founder of Wealth Mastery, advised traders to avoid leverage and risky "revenge trading" amid widespread liquidations and emphasized the importance of protecting capital.

Oct 22, 2025

Kent Lin, Co-founder of Optimum, said that Bitcoin's market capitalization is approximately 7% of gold's, suggesting that the rally in gold expands potential upside for Bitcoin.

Oct 22, 2025

Anna Milne, founding director of research for the CAFE Association, said that membership focuses on industry leadership that combines innovation with consumer protection, rather than merely adhering to baseline compliance.

Oct 20, 2025

Edward "Coach" Weinhaus, the Founding Executive Director of the CAFE Association, emphasized that fraud is a shared problem and detailed the organization's plan to educate consumers and support responsible companies.

Oct 17, 2025