European Union

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...
BoE governor urges quick action on global stablecoin standards
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20 April, 2026

BoE governor urges quick action on global stablecoin standards

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey calls for global standards on stablecoins to ensure stable value and enhance regulatory consistency.
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...
EU seeks public review for digital IDs amid Austria scam alerts
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13 April, 2026

EU seeks public review for digital IDs amid Austria scam alerts

Scammers are reportedly targeting 300,000 expiring Austrian digital ID certificates, while ENISA seeks public feedback on new cybersecurity proposals.
For stablecoins to grow, baby boomers must die
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10 April, 2026

For stablecoins to grow, baby boomers must die

Stablecoin growth could hit $719 trillion by 2035 as wealth shifts to younger users, while banks test digital assets and...
Digital euro vital for tokens, stablecoins: ECB board member
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30 March, 2026

Digital euro vital for tokens, stablecoins: ECB board member

Piero Cipollone says tokenized deposits and stablecoins need central bank money, as the EU plans digital euro standards and Pontes'...