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.
Fintech
In this category we explore the world of fintech, a rapidly evolving sector that combines technology and finance to revolutionise the way we manage money, investments and payments. Learn about the latest innovations, the most promising platforms and how these technologies are changing our financial habits.
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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.
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…
Japan Opens to Foreign Stablecoins and Pushes Yen On-Chain
Japan activated FSA rules for foreign stablecoins on June 1, 2026, while backing yen on-chain for Asian payments. The dollar's dominance over stablecoin rails…
GENIUS Act 2026: OCC, FDIC and FinCEN Set Stablecoin Rules
The GENIUS Act became US law on July 18, 2025, but OCC, FDIC and FinCEN are still writing the rules. Here's what changes for stablecoin issuers and EU…
Bitcoin Depot Files Chapter 11: 9,276 ATMs Go Dark on May 18
Bitcoin Depot filed Chapter 11 on May 18, 2026, taking 9,276 ATMs offline. Q1 revenue fell 49.2% to $83.5M, with a $9.5M net loss.
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