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.

A new IMF Fintech Note shows central banks accelerating experiments with tokenized reserves, exploring how DLT could modernize wholesale payments while preserving control of public money.

Britain has launched a simplified licensing path for fintech firms, allowing them to begin limited operations while completing full authorisation with the financial regulator.

Wales’ fintech ecosystem grew across investment, employment, and international expansion in 2024, according to the Fintech Wales Annual Report 2024/25.

ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone says the digital euro is needed to preserve payment freedom, reduce reliance on foreign card networks and strengthen Europe’s monetary sovereignty.

Marquis has disclosed a ransomware attack that exposed personal and financial data from hundreds of thousands of banking customers, highlighting growing digital risks for financial service providers.