LATEST: Bank of England reveals plan to regulate sterling stablecoins
By PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent THE Bank of England (BoE) has published its proposed regulatory regime for sterling-denominated…
Bank of England unveils regulatory framework for stablecoins
The Bank of England has announced its proposed regulatory regime for sterling-backed systemic stablecoins. The central bank said…
Federal Reserve Charts New Course with Payments Innovation and Interest Rate Strategy
The Federal Reserve is actively reshaping its role in the financial system. It is embracing new payment technologies…
Banks Warn Digital Euro Could Impede Private-Sector Payments
The European Central Bank’s digital euro effort is reportedly facing pushback from banks and lawmakers. The central bank…
Crypto Long & Short: Fast Money, Slow Money
Welcome to the institutional newsletter, Crypto Long & Short. This week: CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr provides a “Vibe…
European Central Bank Aims to Launch Digital Euro in 2029
The European Central Bank is reportedly targeting 2029 for the launch of its digital euro. Officials will decide…
Startup Hercle raises $10 million build out stablecoin-based global money transfers
Gabriele Sabbatini notes that, even in an age of instant communication, moving money around the globe is often…
The World’s Largest Crypto Market
Note on our methodology: In previous reports, we have treated Central, Northern & Western Europe and Eastern Europe…
Ethena Stablecoin’s Dollar Peg Slips Briefly Amid Crypto Upheaval
The third-largest stablecoin reportedly lost its dollar peg briefly amid a wider market downturn. USDe, a “synthetic dollar”…
“Europe should not be dependent on US dollar-denominated stablecoins,” Says EU Official, ECB Extends Support
The 9th October 2025 Fintech Forum in Paris saw a top European Union official sounding the alarm, warning…
Why the Bank of England’s new stance on stablecoins could be a big deal
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey signalled a notable shift in tone on cryptocurrencies this week, suggesting that…
Stablecoins Reshape X-Border Payments; Banks, Networks Step In
Stablecoins were once the province of private issuers, characterized by opaque backing, fragmented liquidity and minimal oversight. At…