Ilya Bratanov · 2 months ago ECB Pontes Launches in 2026: Tokenized Finance Goes Operational The ECB confirms Pontes, its central bank money settlement bridge for tokenized assets, goes live in autumn 2026. The longer-term Appia ecosystem targets 24/7… TokenizationEuropeBanks
Giulia Ferrante · 2 months ago Revolut Launches EURR: Euro Goes On-Chain Inside the App Revolut has launched EURR, its first euro-pegged stablecoin, built into the app. Denmark, Poland, and Portugal go first, with wider EU rollout to follow in… StablecoinsEuropePayments
Ilya Bratanov · 2 months ago EU Crypto Sanctions Expand August 25: What Every CASP Must Know EU sanctions now extend to all MiCA-authorized CASPs as of August 25, 2026. A new tool lets the EU block crypto dealings with third countries that help Russia… SanctionsMiCAEurope
Giulia Ferrante · 2 months ago What Is Zcash (ZEC)? The Complete Guide to the Privacy Coin Zcash (ZEC) is the privacy cryptocurrency back in focus in 2026 after a sharp price rally. This guide covers zero-knowledge proofs, shielded addresses,… Crypto Guide
Francesco Campisi · 2 months ago Lisk Pivots from Blockchain to Fintech: Euro, Dollar and Stablecoin in One Balance Lisk, founded a decade ago as a blockchain, is shutting down its chain on October 31 and relaunching as a fintech platform where bank transfers and… AdoptionStablecoinsFintech
Ilya Bratanov · 2 months ago Polymarket Blocked in Italy: Urgent Case Dropped, Merits Battle Begins Polymarket withdrew its urgent injunction request against Italy's ADM block. The site stays dark for now, but the merits case continues. The real issue: is a… RegulationEurope
Francesco Campisi · 2 months ago Stablecoins vs Bank Deposits: Banca d'Italia Spots the GENIUS Act's Flaw Banca d'Italia identifies a critical gap between MiCA and the GENIUS Act: in Europe stablecoins can't yield returns, but in the US a door is left open. The… StablecoinsMiCADigital Euro
Giulia Ferrante · 2 months ago Tether Bets on Robot Money: USDT as Currency for AI Machines Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino wants USDT to become currency for autonomous robots and AI agents. A 70-million-euro Italian startup, Generative Bionics, sits at the… AITetherStablecoins
Riccardo Curatolo · 2 months ago Bitcoin Pulls Back After Best Week Since 2023: Why the Weekend Dip Is Leverage, Not Panic Bitcoin hit nearly $80,000 in its best week since 2023, then pulled back to $77,500. Over $100M in leveraged longs were liquidated. Here is why this is a… MarketsBitcoin
Riccardo Curatolo · 2 months ago Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Pull $2.6B in One Week: Institutions Are Back Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs attracted $2.6 billion in net inflows in the week ending August 21, the strongest week since October 2025, with total trading… ETFBitcoinEthereum
