Bank of England Reverses Stablecoin Rules: What Changes for GBP
The Bank of England admits its stablecoin proposals were too strict. GBP stablecoins hold less than 0.5% of a $315 billion global market as revised rules take…
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Europe plays a crucial role in the world of cryptocurrencies, both as a centre for technological innovation and as a key player in the adoption of regulations.
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Euro Stablecoins Hit $777M Monthly: 12x Growth in 15 Months
Euro stablecoins surged from $69M to $777M in monthly volume between Jan 2025 and March 2026, per TRM Labs. MiCA, Qivalis, and the ECB are now all in play.
Western Union Launches USDPT on Solana to Bypass SWIFT
Western Union launches USDPT on Solana in May 2026, targeting SWIFT settlement between 360,000 agents. A Stable Card for consumers follows later this year.
Google Trains 13,000 Italian Students on AI with $2M Grant
Google.org commits $2 million to train at least 13,000 Italian students on AI via NewFutures:AI. Roma Tre, Salerno, and Sassari are the first three…
EU Bans Russian Crypto and Digital Ruble from May 24
The EU's 20th sanctions package bans Russian crypto platforms, RUBx stablecoin, and the digital ruble from May 24, 2026. Here's what it means for EU residents.
UniCredit and Banca Sella Join Qivalis: Europe's First Institutional Euro Stablecoin Takes Shape
12 European banks, including UniCredit and Banca Sella, have chosen Fireblocks to build Qivalis — the first institutional, MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin. Launc
France Challenges Dollar Dominance: Lescure Backs Qivalis Euro Stablecoin
Euro stablecoin volumes are just 0.2% of on-chain transactions. France's Finance Minister and 12 EU banks want to change that — fast.
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