The European Commission is advancing a proposal to grant the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) expanded oversight authority over all crypto-asset service providers operating in the European […]
ECB Aims for Digital Euro Launch in 2029 to Bolster EU Financial Independence
The European Central Bank (ECB) has pushed the launch of its digital euro closer, setting a target date of 2029. This decision follows pressure from the European Council […]
Digital Euro: Will Private Innovation Replace Central Bank Control?
A controversial proposal has emerged that could significantly impact the future of Europe’s digital currency. Fernando Navarrete, a Spanish politician, argues for a ‘conditional’ approach to the digital […]
Circle & ClearBank Partner to Boost EU Stablecoin Liquidity
Circle, the issuer of USDC and EURC stablecoins, is expanding its regulated infrastructure in Europe by partnering with ClearBank. The collaboration will connect Circle’s stablecoin settlement network with […]
Banque de France Warns Trump’s Stablecoin Order Threatens EU Financial Sovereignty
Denis Beau, Deputy Governor of the Banque de France, has warned that the U.S.’s recent focus on stablecoins could undermine European monetary independence. In his speech last week, […]