Author: William Torsney

Agentic AI is emerging as a catalyst for banking transformation, cutting costs, reducing delays and forcing institutions to rethink customer relationships and business models.

In a recent ECB podcast interview, Piero Cipollone detailed how the digital euro will work, why it will not replace cash, and when pilots and legislation are expected to move forward.

Bitcoin whales are increasing their selling activity, but analysts say these moves align with familiar late cycle behavior, not an abrupt shift out of the market.

Bitcoin fell toward 98,000 dollars on Thursday as mounting uncertainty, weakening technical indicators, and renewed macro concerns fuel speculation about a deeper correction.

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran cautioned that stablecoins could affect U.S. interest rate dynamics as global demand for dollar-pegged tokens expands rapidly.

An ECB adviser has challenged the feasibility of a retail digital euro limited to offline use only, marking a fresh divergence with some European Parliament members who favour such a design.

The ECB has completed the preparation phase of the digital euro, selecting private-sector partners and finalising its rulebook. Lawmakers are expected to decide on legislation in 2026, paving the way for pilot testing.