Crédit Agricole Puts the Euro on Ethereum: EURXT Stablecoin Settles First Tokenized Fund
Crédit Agricole launched EURXT, a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin on Ethereum, then used it to settle Europe's first tokenized UCITS fund subscription. The…
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Banks play a central role in global finance and now face challenges driven by digitalization, cryptocurrencies, and new regulations. Explore analysis, news, and insights on the evolving relationship between traditional banks and innovations such as blockchain, stablecoins, and decentralized finance.
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BIS Rejects Stablecoin as Money: Fragmentation Risk at $316 Billion
The BIS declared stablecoins are not money in its June 28, 2026 report, flagging a $316 billion market for dollarization risk and threats to banking stability.
Digital Euro: ECON Green Light, ECB Picks Pilot Banks in July
Seven Italian banks, the most from any eurozone country, are competing in the digital euro pilot. The ECB selects pilot banks in July 2026, with first…
MiCA and Bank Crypto Custody: How It Works Under EU Rules
Banca Sella became Italy's first MiCA-authorized bank on May 27, 2026. Here's what bank crypto custody means, how the two authorization paths work, and what…
Banca Sella: Italy's First Bank Cleared for Crypto Under MiCA
Banca Sella became Italy's first MiCA-authorised bank for crypto on May 27, 2026. Custody and transfer, not trading, are the strategic bet.
Digital Euro: ECON Vote by June 23 and What It Actually Decides
The EU's ECON committee votes on the digital euro by June 23, 2026. Nine Italian banks are already testing Eur.Bank, while ECB and PwC clash on costs.
Digital Euro: Nine Italian Banks Test ECB Pilot Before June Deadline
Nine Italian banks started Eur.Bank infrastructure testing on June 3, 2026. The ECB expects PSP feedback by end of June, with a full pilot targeting 2027.
FTSE Mib Hits Record While Bitcoin Falls: Where Capital Is Moving
FTSE Mib hit an all-time high of 50,263 points on June 9, 2026, while Bitcoin fell below $61,500. European capital is rotating, and banks are buying crypto…
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