Europe

US stablecoin holders appear set to lose passive ‘rewards’
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3 March, 2026

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
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24 February, 2026

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
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16 February, 2026

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
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14 January, 2026

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
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9 December, 2025

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
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26 November, 2025

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...