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…
Stablecoins
Stablecoins are a category of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value against a reference asset, such as a fiat currency (e.g. the US dollar) or a commodity (such as gold).
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37 European Banks Launch Qivalis Euro Stablecoin, Bypassing the ECB
Qivalis reached 37 banks across 15 European countries on May 20, 2026. Intesa Sanpaolo and BPER joined, targeting a euro stablecoin launch well before the…
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…
European Banks and Crypto in 2026: Who Buys What, How Much
Intesa Sanpaolo holds $235M in crypto as of Q1 2026, per SEC filings. BBVA, BPCE, Commerzbank, UBS and 12 Qivalis banks are reshaping European finance.
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