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Europe’s banking giants unite to launch euro-pegged stablecoin

Nine of Europe’s banking heavyweights, think ING, UniCredit, CaixaBank, and some other big players, have banded together to birth a euro-pegged stablecoin. Yes, a digital...

Digital euro delayed until 2029

Europe’s dream of a digital euro, a shiny central bank digital currency just got a reality check. According to Piero Cipollone, Executive Board member...

Conquering Europe’s crypto market with full license, this is how Kraken rolls

Once upon a time, the crypto was a grey zone. Exchanges popped up everywhere, trust was shaky, and Europe’s regulatory mess made it feel...

MiCA sparks licensing frenzy in Europe

Europe’s crypto scene was a grey zone. Then along comes MiCA, the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, like a boss laying down the law. Six...

Spain’s banking giant brings Bitcoin and Ethereum to the masses

Spain’s second-biggest bank, BBVA, just flipped the script on crypto in Europe. While most EU banks, 95% of ‘em, mind you, are still playing...

Kraken MiCA License Approved by Central Bank of Ireland

On June 26, 2025, Kraken announced it had received a MiCA license from the Central Bank of Ireland. This approval allows the exchange to...

Europe Takes Crypto Lead With MiCA Rules as US Retail Activity Drops

The MiCA regulation went into effect on January 1, 2025, and trading volume from EU users on Paybis increased by 70% quarter-over-quarter, according to...

BBVA Urges Wealthy Clients to Allocate Up to 7% in Crypto Despite EU Bank Hesitation

BBVA, Spain’s second-largest bank, is advising its wealthy clients to allocate 3% to 7% of their investment portfolios to crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC)....

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