10 EU banks unite to launch Euro stablecoin by 2026
Ten major European banks have formed a consortium named Qivalis to issue a euro-pegged stablecoin, targeting an operational launch in the second half of 2026....
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Uzbekistan legalizes stablecoin payments and tokenized securities for 2026
Uzbekistan has taken a decisive step toward financial modernization by approving the integration of digital assets into its formal payment system. Starting January 1, 2026,...
Klarna launches KlarnaUSD, a dollar-backed stablecoin to reduce global payment costs
Klarna has introduced KlarnaUSD, a dollar-backed stablecoin designed to cut cross-border payment costs and speed up settlements. The initiative relies on Tempo and Stripe infrastructure...
Magma launches on Monad mainnet with MEV-optimized liquid staking
Magma debuted on Monad’s mainnet with an MEV-optimized liquid staking protocol that allows users to convert MON into a liquid asset, gMON, and participate in...
DeFi giant Spark abandons consumer app to focus on institutional liquidity infrastructure with $1 billion PYUSD allocation
by Mason Clarke
Spark has suspended its plans for a consumer app and redirected its product toward liquidity infrastructure for institutional clients. The shift includes an investment of...
Ripple engineers explore native XRP staking to revive XRPL DeFi in 2025 roadmap
Ripple engineers are exploring native XRP staking as the XRPL’s DeFi ecosystem lags with only $81.8M in Total Value Locked (TVL). Led by CTO David...
Figment launches institutional stablecoin staking product with OpenTrade and Crypto.com
Figment introduced in November 2023 a joint product with OpenTrade and Crypto.com that offers institutional stablecoin staking with a historically announced 15% APR yield. The...
Czech Central Bank dips into Bitcoin with $1M ‘test portfolio’ — limited test of digital assets
by Logan Pierce
On 30 October 2025, the Czech National Bank (CNB) approved a $1 million “test portfolio” to experiment with tokenized assets, including Bitcoin. The initiative is...
FDIC clarifies tokenized deposit insurance in FIL‑7‑2025, distinguishing tokenized deposits from stablecoins
by Mason Clarke
The FDIC has issued guidance that clearly distinguishes between tokenized deposits and stablecoins, defining the former as an insured bank liability and generally leaving the...
UK risks falling behind without a GBP-backed stablecoin
by Logan Pierce
Industry leaders warn that the UK may lag behind other financial hubs unless it fosters the development of a British pound stablecoin. Without a robust...