European Banks Seek Exchange Partners for Euro Stablecoin Launch
A consortium of European banks is engaging crypto exchanges and liquidity providers ahead of a planned euro-pegged stablecoin launch in 2026.
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A consortium of European banks is engaging crypto exchanges and liquidity providers ahead of a planned euro-pegged stablecoin launch in 2026.
Tether and USD Coin dominate the stablecoin market, representing nearly 80% of the total $315 billion capitalization across nine major tokens.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has selected four firms, including Revolut, to test stablecoin issuance and payments in a regulatory sandbox starting in Q1 2026. The…
US authorities seized over $61 million in USDT linked to a large-scale pig butchering fraud scheme, highlighting increased enforcement against crypto-enabled scams.
Payoneer has applied for a US national trust bank charter as fintech and crypto firms increasingly seek regulated pathways to offer stablecoin and custody services.
Stripe is reportedly exploring an acquisition of PayPal or parts of its business as competitive pressures and strategic shifts reshape the global payments landscape.
Meta is preparing to relaunch stablecoin payments later this year, leveraging a third-party vendor and a new wallet to navigate regulatory and operational challenges.
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates Coinbase’s USDC-related revenue could rise significantly if stablecoin payments adoption accelerates, even as lawmakers debate tighter yield rules.
ProShares’ GENIUS money market ETF posted $17 billion in first-day volume, highlighting rising demand for cash-management vehicles as tokenized funds and stablecoins reshape liquidity markets.
US lender Rate has introduced a mortgage product that allows verified cryptocurrency holdings to count toward underwriting requirements without requiring liquidation.