Germany and Singapore have formalised a new partnership to develop tokenised cross-border settlement systems designed to cut costs, improve speed and boost interoperability.
A new BIS study shows that nearly half of Austrian consumers intend to adopt a digital euro, with security protections and cost incentives emerging as the strongest motivators.
The Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 marks a decade of innovation, spotlighting artificial intelligence, tokenization, and digital money as key forces transforming global finance.
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran cautioned that stablecoins could affect U.S. interest rate dynamics as global demand for dollar-pegged tokens expands rapidly.
An ECB adviser has challenged the feasibility of a retail digital euro limited to offline use only, marking a fresh divergence with some European Parliament members who favour such a design.
The ECB has completed the preparation phase of the digital euro, selecting private-sector partners and finalising its rulebook. Lawmakers are expected to decide on legislation in 2026, paving the way for pilot testing.
Italian banks back the ECB’s digital euro project but seek a slower rollout to manage costs and limit risks to traditional deposits.
Leading fintech associations are urging the European Central Bank to open its digital euro sandbox to non-bank providers to foster innovation and competition.
The European Payments Council’s latest study finds that fintechs will be key enablers of the digital euro, powering real-time transactions and cross-border interoperability.
As the ECB advances its digital euro project, European fintechs are racing to ensure technical readiness for the upcoming wholesale and retail integration phases.