An ECB financial stability official says uncertainty has eased since spring, but warns that stretched valuations, AI exuberance and US fiscal trends continue to pose risks to the euro area.

South Africa’s central bank reports that USD stablecoins now dominate local crypto trading pairs, while rand-pegged tokens slowly gain ground as a payment tool amid regulatory gaps.

A policy dispute between the Bank of Korea and financial regulators is blocking progress on a stablecoin bill, according to Korea JoongAng Daily reported.

As Europe prepares for a digital euro, emerging evidence suggests that AI will play a central role in safeguarding payments, shaping governance and strengthening monetary resilience.

The head of Germany’s Savings Banks Association says the digital euro, as designed, threatens Europe’s sovereignty, market competitiveness and public trust.

The European Commission’s 2026 European Semester Autumn Package places renewed emphasis on advancing the digital euro as part of a broader strategy to strengthen Europe’s financial resilience.

Quantum advances may eventually unlock vulnerable Bitcoin addresses, but analysts say the deeper danger is the network’s inability to agree on a coordinated security upgrade.

Revolut has completed a major share sale valuing the fintech at $75 billion, backed by top global investors and aligned with rapid expansion across key international markets.

A new analysis highlights how fintech is expanding access to financial services, yet millions of consumers still lack the digital and financial skills needed to use them safely.

A Bank of England paper says rapid shifts from deposits into digital money could strain banks during stress events, unless strict holding limits are introduced to control outflows.