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Major European Banks Unite to Develop Euro-Backed Stablecoin

Digital Watch Observatory

“A consortium of 10 central European banks has established a new company, Qivalis, to develop and issue a euro-pegged stablecoin, targeting a launch in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The initiative seeks to offer a European alternative to US dollar-dominated digital payment systems and strengthen the region’s strategic autonomy in digital finance. […]
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The $35 Trillion Illusion: Unpacking the Real State of Stablecoin Adoption

TechStory

“The research presents a clear and stark contrast in expectations for the industry as compared to reality; given the overall figure ($35 Trillion); one might think that this is a huge number where everybody is using it—however, the reality is that only about 1% (approximately $390 B) is actually being used for real payments. The […]
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Apple Cash Is Making Instant Transfers More Expensive Soon

9 to 5 Mac

“Starting February 18, Apple Cash instant transfers will cost more If you ever need to send an iPhone user some money, There are two aspects to the increase. The base rate of 1.5% is increasing to 1.7%, but the max fee is also going up. So if you’re transferring a large sum of money in […]
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