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.
Europe
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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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.
Saxony Eyes 57,000 More Bitcoin From the Movie2k Case
57,000 Bitcoin worth over $4.2 billion could flow to the German state of Saxony under a landmark plea deal proposed at the Leipzig court. Will Saxony hold this time — or repeat the sell-off that made it infamous in 2024?
Legal & General Tokenizes £50 Billion On-Chain with Calastone
Legal & General Asset Management has tokenized over £50 billion in money market funds via Calastone's CTD Network, live on Ethereum. The largest single institutional RWA move of 2026 — and it's already on-chain.
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