European Central Bank

Eurosystem invites participants for tokenization, DLT projects
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4 June, 2026

Eurosystem invites participants for tokenization, DLT projects

Eurosystem is inviting feedback on its Pontes and Appia projects, focusing on DLT and tokenization to enhance Europe's financial ecosystem.
UK targets A7A5 stablecoin, Huobi/HTX for Russian sanctions evasion
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28 May, 2026

UK targets A7A5 stablecoin, Huobi/HTX for Russian sanctions evasion

The U.K. takes action against stablecoin issuer and digital exchange HTX for aiding Russia in bypassing international sanctions after iits...
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...
France’s minister of finance calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins
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23 April, 2026

France’s minister of finance calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure urges EU banks to develop euro-pegged stablecoins and tokenized deposits to counter U.S. digital payment...
ECB backs centralized oversight of major crypto firms
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21 April, 2026

ECB backs centralized oversight of major crypto firms

The ECB backs plan to shift oversight of crypto firms and major cross-border markets to ESMA, supporting deeper financial market...
Bank of France calls for ‘strengthening of MiCA’ on stablecoins
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20 April, 2026

Bank of France calls for ‘strengthening of MiCA’ on stablecoins

Bank of France Deputy Governor Denis Beau is advocating for stricter MiCA regulations on stablecoins to mitigate risks in the...