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.
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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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FCA Proposes 10% Crypto ETN Cap for UK Retail Funds
The FCA proposed on June 9, 2026 a 10% cap on crypto ETN exposure for UK retail UCITS and NURS funds. Consultation closes July 13. Here's what it means.
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…
AI Boom, Workforce Bust: Italy's 4.3 Million Worker Gap
Italy faces a loss of 4.3 million workers within a decade, per the Proxima 2026 report. AI is eliminating the entry-level jobs young workers need to build…
MiCA Deadline July 1: Only 14 Platforms Licensed Across the EU
MiCA's transitional period ends July 1, 2026. Only 14 platforms hold trading authorization across the EU, and 10 member states have issued zero licenses.
Digital Euro: ECB Pushes for Payment Sovereignty in 2029
The ECB targets a digital euro pilot in 2027 and possible issuance by 2029. Euro stablecoins hold under 1% of the global market, making the case for action…
Spain's AI Governance Law: the EU AI Act Goes National
Spain approved an organic AI governance law on May 26, 2026, becoming the first EU member state to translate the AI Act into national rules, with SME…
MiCA Deadline Looms: 90 Crypto Firms Risk EU Market Ban by June 30
The AMF has given 90 unlicensed crypto firms until June 30, 2026, to obtain full MiCA authorization. No license means exit. The soft phase is over.
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