President Macron to Speak at 'Paris Blockchain Week'…First Among Sitting G7 Leaders

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Summary

French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a keynote at Paris Blockchain Week 2026, becoming the first among G7 leaders to do so.
Macron is set to address Europe’s digital finance strategy, the development of euro-denominated stablecoins, the rollout of a digital euro, and regulation.
Representatives from major global financial institutions—including BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, HSBC, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs—are expected to attend.

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French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a keynote address at 'Paris Blockchain Week 2026,' to be held in April. This marks the first time a sitting leader of the Group of Seven (G7) has spoken at a digital-asset-related event.

According to BeInCrypto, a digital-asset news outlet, on the 27th (Korea time), President Macron will attend 'Paris Blockchain Week 2026,' taking place on April 15–16 in Paris, France.

He is expected to speak on Europe’s digital finance strategy and policy direction. Agenda items are likely to include the development of euro-denominated stablecoins, the rollout of a digital euro, and regulation.

Previously, U.S. President Donald Trump also attended the 'Bitcoin 2024 Conference' hosted by Bitcoin Magazine. However, at the time, Trump was not serving as president.

Meanwhile, the event is also expected to draw representatives from major global financial institutions such as BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, HSBC, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs.