Europe

EU under pressure to update CBDC, tokenization regulation
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26 June, 2025

EU under pressure to update CBDC, tokenization regulation

Lagarde voices the need to expedite the EU's CBDC in light of the growing 'crypto' market, while EFAMA advocates for...
FSB: Links between crypto, TradFi nearing tipping point
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17 June, 2025

FSB: Links between crypto, TradFi nearing tipping point

Knot warns of potential risks as the interconnections between 'crypto' and TradFi approach a tipping point, with stablecoins identified as...
Bank of Italy: MiCA not enough buffer from stablecoin risk
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6 June, 2025

Bank of Italy: MiCA not enough buffer from stablecoin risk

Fabio Panetta says the digital euro could be a better solution as dollar-pegged stablecoins take over while advocating for global...
Moroccan researchers tap blockchain for diploma fraud prevention
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5 June, 2025

Moroccan researchers tap blockchain for diploma fraud prevention

The Moroccan researchers have found success with the blockchain-based solution, filing a patent and publishing their research in tech journals...
ECB sandbox explores conditional payments, tokenization
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15 May, 2025

ECB sandbox explores conditional payments, tokenization

Seventy organizations will explore conditional payments and tokenization under a new sandbox as the EU prepares to conclude its CBDC...
Digital payments in Europe grow; Tourists urged to carry cash
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15 May, 2025

Digital payments in Europe grow; Tourists urged to carry cash

A report predicts a double-digit CAGR for EU digital payments in 2025, while authorities urge tourists in Western Europe to...
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