Qivalis, a consortium backed by major European banks, is accelerating preparations for the launch of its euro denominated stablecoin by entering advanced discussions with crypto exchanges and liquidity providers. The group is aiming for a second half of 2026 rollout, positioning the project as a regulated European alternative to dominant dollar based stablecoins. The consortium […]
Global cryptocurrency exchange OKX has obtained a Payments Institution license in Malta, strengthening its regulatory footing ahead of sweeping European Union rules set to take effect in March 2026. The approval positions the exchange to expand its stablecoin based payment services and crypto linked card products across the bloc under a fully compliant framework. The […]
Stablecoin usage across Europe increased significantly throughout 2025, even as a stricter regulatory environment reshaped how these assets operate in the region. Onchain data shows more than 113 million stablecoin transactions processed during European trading hours over the year, a sharp rise from roughly 44 million recorded in 2024. While activity cooled from the early […]
Europe’s top banking regulator says existing cryptocurrency regulations already include the necessary safeguards to manage risks from stablecoins, pushing back against calls for stricter measures from the European Central Bank. The European Banking Authority told Reuters that the bloc’s crypto framework, known as MiCA, provides sufficient protection against liquidity shocks and mass redemption pressures that […]
