Digital Euro: Europe's Last Line of Defense Against Big Tech and Stablecoin Giants
The ECB frames the digital euro as a strategic shield against Big Tech and stablecoins, defending European banks' fee revenue, customer data, and deposit stability.
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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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US Digital Dollar Blocked Until 2030: The Senate Vote That Changes Everything
The US Senate voted 84-6 to advance legislation blocking the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC until 2030, marking a turning point in the debate over financial privacy and monetary control.
Banca Popolare di Cortona continues its climb in Cryptosmart
Banca Popolare di Cortona increased its stake in Cryptosmart. It now holds 17.6% of the company.
Intesa Sanpaolo discloses nearly 100 million in Bitcoin ETFs
Intesa Sanpaolo reported $96m in Bitcoin ETFs and an options position in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). Coinbase, Circle and Solana Staking ETFs are also in the portfolio.
X Money: Elon Musk's Fintech Revolution is Ready for Debut
Elon Musk confirms beta launch of X Money: partnership with Visa, US licences and speculation about Dogecoin and XRP.
Revolut conquers Mexico: the country's first independent digital bank debuts
Revolut enters the Mexican banking market with a full licence, marking its first bank outside Europe and a blueprint for global expansion in emerging markets.
Italian stablecoin Eur-Bank aspires to Europe
Eur-Bank is the future banking stablecoin pegged to the euro. It will be issued by banks and carried by ATMs.
Stablecoin: clash between crypto and US banking lobbies
Over 125 crypto companies challenge the US banking lobby over the right to offer returns on stablecoins, with the GENIUS Act in their sights.
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