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Bank-backed stablecoins: a new chapter for payments in Europe?

For European banks, part of the debate around stablecoins involve how they can be deployed responsibly and at scale, without affecting financial intermediation.

Coincheck to acquire 3iQ majority stake for $111.8m

The $111.8 million deal could see Coincheck take full ownership of 3iQ, a Canadian firm known for its Bitcoin and Ethereum funds traded on major stock exchanges.

More people are using Ethereum for the first time, data shows

The rise in new wallets suggests broader interest in Ethereum, driven by decentralized finance, stablecoin transfers, NFTs, and new applications.

OpenText launches regional HQ in Riyadh

Located in the King Abdullah Financial District, the new headquarters will serve as a central hub for OpenText customers and partners across the Middle East

Stablecoins are gaining ground as digital currency in Africa

But their growing dominance poses serious risks to African monetary sovereignty.

AI boom in Europe: German banks are falling behind.

German banks risk falling behind their European counterparts.

AI may be boosting your advisory practice without you knowing as referrals surge

AI-driven traffic to financial sites jumped 266% YoY, with trust in automated advice accelerating.

Keye launces AI co-pilot for private equity due diligence

Rather than acting as a thin wrapper around a large language model, Odin combines natural-language understanding with code-based execution.

AI helped drive increase in crypto scam losses to $17bn in 2025

Overall scam inflows have also surged, particularly through impersonation tactics that saw a staggering 1400% year-over-year growth.

Monnai raises $12m to power AI-driven identity and risk decisions

Monnai positions itself as a foundational data layer, aggregating hard-to-access identity and risk signals to support real-time decision-making across jurisdictions.

Bitwise expands presence in Nordics with listing of seven crypto ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm and two senior appointments

The listings give Swedish investors access to exchange-listed crypto exposure through regulated products denominated in Swedish kronor (SEK).

LSEG launches blockchain-based Digital Settlement Network

DiSH Cash will operate accounts at commercial banks, providing members with instant ownership of a commercial bank deposit at any bank within the network, and a mechanism for the 24/7 movement of commercial bank money.

Post-quantum crypto startup Project Eleven raises $20 million in funding round

The Series A round was led by Castle Island Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures.

Bank of Italy economist sends out warning on Ethereum's role in financial system

The study suggests that Ethereum's role in financial systems makes its token economics a concern for regulators, who may need to consider safeguards for its use in regulated finance.

Franklin Templeton turns money market fund into stablecoin reserve vehicle

The LUIXX fund has been modified to hold short-term US Treasuries and meet stablecoin reserve standards. The DIGXX fund now offers an onchain share class.

Saudi minister, senior US official discuss expanding AI partnership

They reviewed ways to further enhance joint work on technology initiatives with economic impact, empower national talent, and support the technology-innovation

Remitly and Coins.ph Target US and Canada for New Stablecoin Remittance Service

The partnership utilises a “stablecoin rail” to process cross-border payments.

Visa taps BVNK for stablecoin payments

Visa Ventures invested in BVNK in May 2025, which came just months after a $50 million Series B for the London-based firm.

Nationwide announces AI platform for ‘granular' customer spending insights

Nationwide explained that these details are designed to help customers better manage their personal finance and quickly identify fraudulent transactions.

BNY takes first steps in strategy to tokenize bank deposits

The capability operates on BNY’s private, permissioned blockchain and is governed by the company’s established risk, compliance, and control frameworks.

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