Nine major European banks, joined by BNP Paribas, have formed Qivalis to launch a regulated euro stablecoin by the second half of 2026, aiming to strengthen Europe’s digital-money infrastructure.

The ECB has published detailed plans for a 12-month digital euro pilot starting in 2027, defining technical requirements, payment use cases, and eligibility rules for participating payment providers.

A detailed analysis of the GENIUS Act shows how mandatory reserve rules may convert stablecoin issuers into significant, transparent buyers of U.S. Treasuries, shaping global digital-dollar demand.

Bitcoin miners are entering their harshest margin environment yet, with hashprice falling to record lows and balance sheets shifting toward debt reduction, according to TheMinerMag.

Beijing has reiterated its uncompromising stance on virtual currencies, warning of rising speculation and pledging tougher action against stablecoin-related activity amid global regulatory expansion.

Drawing on experience in software engineering, blockchain and government transparency, the author explains how aggregated digital euro data could support better policymaking.

ECB Vice-President Luis de Guindos urges caution amid soaring markets, warning that excessive optimism, AI-related valuations, and growing non-bank vulnerabilities could still test Europe’s financial stability.

In a wide-ranging German-language interview, former ECB director Ulrich Bindseil defends the digital euro project, addressing fears over surveillance, expiry dates and state control of citizens’ money.

Digital Euro News launches on December 1, offering dedicated coverage of the digital euro, CBDCs and fintech developments across Europe as demand for specialised reporting grows.

The Eurosystem will invite payment service providers to participate in a 12-month digital euro pilot beginning in late 2027, aiming to validate technical and operational readiness.