An ECB civil-society seminar offered new findings on how Europeans expect the digital euro to work, with security, inclusion and privacy emerging as top priorities.

S&P Global has lowered its stability assessment of Tether’s USDT to the weakest level, citing increased exposure to high-risk assets and persistent transparency gaps.

Tether bought 26 tonnes of gold in Q3 2025, lifting its total to about 116 tonnes, a level comparable to central banks in Korea, Greece, and Hungary.

Klarna has unveiled KlarnaUSD, its first stablecoin, marking a major strategic shift as stablecoin transactions grow rapidly and new blockchain payment rails challenge legacy networks.

FinTech Magazine has released its top 10 predictions for 2026, highlighting rapid change across payments, regulation and digital money as the sector enters a new era.

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.