Congress has removed a CBDC ban from the final US defense bill, keeping the debate open as Republicans argue a digital dollar could enable government surveillance of personal transactions.

Isabel Schnabel told Bloomberg that euro-backed stablecoins will grow but will not replace the digital euro for everyday payments in Europe, underscoring the ECB’s focus on monetary sovereignty.

Airwallex has raised 330 million dollars at an 8 billion valuation and will establish a second global headquarters in San Francisco as it expands AI driven financial infrastructure.

Flex has secured 60 million dollars in fresh equity funding to scale its AI powered finance tools for middle market businesses and expand into personal financial management.

At FDF2025, Prof. Dr. Joachim Wuermeling described how a wholesale digital euro and smart contracts could transform B2B, public sector and machine to machine payments across Europe.

Italy top financial watchdogs warn that retail investors face growing risks from complex certificate products and expanding crypto market links as global uncertainty persists.

A new IMF blog outlines how stablecoins, if properly regulated and asset-backed, could improve global payment efficiency and complement public digital money frameworks.

Sweden’s First Deputy Governor Aino Bunge warns that rapid digitalisation, stablecoin growth and geopolitical pressures require renewed attention to CBDCs, including a potential e-krona.

A new IMF study outlines how stablecoins are expanding beyond crypto markets into payments and cross-border transfers, bringing efficiency gains but significant financial-stability risks.

BlackRock’s 2026 Global Outlook says the AI boom, energy constraints and higher government debt will redefine investment risks, with market concentration leaving investors unable to remain neutral.