European Central Bank

HSBC Hong Kong stablecoin gets a name, euro-backed tokens soar
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1 October, 2026

HSBC Hong Kong stablecoin gets a name, euro-backed tokens soar

HSBC RedCoin launches in Hong Kong as Asia's stablecoin use grows; meanwhile, the UAE pilots dirham payments, and euro stablecoins...
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...
Europe weighs DeFi rates, digital euro, and cyber risks
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18 September, 2026

Europe weighs DeFi rates, digital euro, and cyber risks

Europe's digital asset sector sees new developments as the ECB examines DeFi lending rates, advances the digital euro, and expands...
Tether lawsuit challenges stablecoin issuers’ right to freeze and seize
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3 September, 2026

Tether lawsuit challenges stablecoin issuers’ right to freeze and seize

Tether and Circle escalate their stablecoin rivalry as a new lawsuit challenges token seizure powers, adding another twist to their...
Germany leads MiCA licenses as EU tightens crypto rules
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27 August, 2026

Germany leads MiCA licenses as EU tightens crypto rules

Germany leads in the EU in MiCA licenses as 14 non-EU crypto firms face transaction bans, while the ECB moves...