The UK has enacted a landmark reform that recognises qualifying digital assets as property, giving consumers stronger protections and supporting industry innovation.

President Nawrocki signed amendments on road traffic, health care data, plant protection, and biocidal products, but vetoed the new crypto-asset market law, citing threats to freedom, property, and state stability.

Sony Bank is preparing to issue a US dollar stablecoin in 2026 to support payments for games, subscriptions, and anime content, according to a Nikkei report.

The Federal Reserve injected 13.5 billion dollars into US banks through an overnight repo, raising concerns over funding conditions and prompting speculation about broader market liquidity.

The European Central Bank has posted several new vacancies for its digital euro programme, reinforcing its push to scale technical, policy and communications capabilities ahead of 2026 milestones.

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.