Banking

Highlights: ECB concerns have placed euro stablecoins at the center of Europe’s digital finance talks. Bruegel says strict MiCA rules could shift tokenized markets toward dollar-backed assets. EU ministers remain split as banks, stablecoin issuers, and policymakers weigh the next […]

Highlights: The euro stablecoin project now has support from 37 banks across 15 European countries. Qivalis plans a MiCA-compliant launch in the second half of 2026. Banks want faster cross-border settlement and less reliance on dollar-backed tokens. Qivalis, a European […]

Highlights: Stablecoins reduce cross-border payment costs in emerging markets where fees can reach up to 8%. Most transfer costs come from banking infrastructure rather than currency conversion in global payment systems. Stablecoins enable faster dollar transfers with near-zero fees compared […]

Highlights: Senator Lummis urges American banks to embrace stablecoins for novel financial products. The CLARITY Act is delayed because of resistance to stablecoin yield provisions. Stablecoins would provide banks with a new source of income and attract more customers. Senator […]

Highlights: UBS is exploring offering crypto trading for select clients in Switzerland. UBS’s crypto offering may include Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for wealthy clients. The move comes as other major banks expand their crypto services to meet growing client demand. […]

Highlights: RAKBANK has received approval from CBUAE to issue an AED-backed stablecoin. The stablecoin will have a 1:1 backing with AED in regulated accounts. UAE is expanding stablecoin usage beyond crypto firms to licensed banks. RAKBANK has announced that it […]

Highlights: PayPal has filed for a bank charter to enhance small business lending and banking services. The new bank will provide FDIC-insured deposits and savings accounts to customers. PayPal’s bank charter is part of a larger trend of fintech companies […]

Highlights: SocGen stablecoins will be integrated into Deutsche Börse’s systems, focusing on settlement and collateral. The partnership aims to expand the use of regulated stablecoins in European financial markets. SocGen stablecoins will boost liquidity and efficiency on Deutsche Börse’s platforms, […]

Highlights: US bank groups warn GENIUS Act loophole could trigger $6.6 trillion deposit outflows. Yield payments via exchanges may bypass the law and risk credit supply and higher borrowing costs. The stablecoin market is currently $280.2 billion, projected to reach […]

Highlights: Stripe is discussing with banks how to include stablecoins in payment solutions all over the globe. Stablecoins offer faster, cheaper cross-border payments than traditional banking systems. Clear regulation is crucial as the UK risks losing stablecoin business to other […]

Highlights: Morgan Stanley plans to trade crypto via E*Trade with retail users in 2026. Crypto partnerships with established firms will support E*Trade’s trading feature. Regulatory shifts are pushing banks, including Morgan Stanley, to adopt crypto trading services. Morgan Stanley intends […]

Highlights: The U.S. Federal Reserve has withdrawn crypto guidance for banks, easing access to digital assets. Banks no longer need prior approval to engage in crypto and stablecoin activities. The decision aligns with broader regulatory changes aimed at supporting crypto […]