Europe
US stablecoin holders appear set to lose passive ‘rewards’
Stablecoin rules stall as U.S. debates ‘yield v reward,' OCC backs GENIUS, Tether issues first USAT attestation, and Stripe warns...
ECB lines up digital euro partners, 2027 pilot slated
ECB's Piero Cipollone details digital euro pilot, which includes provider selection in 2026, a 12-month test in late 2027, and...
European tokenization companies urge EU to revisit DLT pilot
European tokenization firms urge EU policymakers to amend restrictive blockchain pilot regulations to enhance digital asset competitiveness.
Italy warns on AI deepfakes; UK critiques Grok for explicit images
Italy's data protection authority warns against AI deepfakes, highlighting concerns over user safety and compliance as Grok faces backlash in...
Regulators flag stablecoin risks, banks seek stablecoin benefits
International financial regulators discuss the risks and rewards of stablecoins as banks join the evolving digital currency landscape.
US Bank tests Stellar stablecoin; European bankers see no use cases
U.S. Bank is testing a dollar stablecoin on Stellar, while Paxos acquires Fordefi to enhance DeFi services, amid global regulatory...
