Christine Lagarde

EU, South Korea explore tokenization while Russia sets crypto limits
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24 September, 2026

EU, South Korea explore tokenization while Russia sets crypto limits

ECB, South Korea, and Russia take different approaches to digital assets, from tokenized securities and payments to stricter crypto exposure...
Binance takes $100M Circle stake but can’t shake Iran probes
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23 September, 2026

Binance takes $100M Circle stake but can’t shake Iran probes

Binance expands its USDC partnership with Circle in a five-year deal, taking a $100 million stake as new reports raise...
UK eases stablecoin cash deposits; US wants to ID stablecoin customers
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25 June, 2026

UK eases stablecoin cash deposits; US wants to ID stablecoin customers

Stablecoin regulation gains momentum in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, while the IMF cautions Nigeria over dollar-backed...
UK, EU rethinking stablecoin rules amid calls for global standards
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21 May, 2026

UK, EU rethinking stablecoin rules amid calls for global standards

The United Kingdom and EU are revising stablecoin regulations as central bankers aim for competition and safety, with new rules...
EU warns of systemic risk of inflated stablecoin market
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8 October, 2025

EU warns of systemic risk of inflated stablecoin market

The ESRB seeks urgent policy responses for stablecoins, highlighting risks from multi-jurisdictional schemes and geopolitical uncertainty in the EU.
ECB announces component, service providers for digital euro
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7 October, 2025

ECB announces component, service providers for digital euro

The ECB moves forward with the digital euro by selecting providers for key components, emphasizing the need for swift legislative...