Feb 24, 2026
AI Using Stablecoins Is the Biggest Threat to Global Payment Companies
TLDR: AI agents select payment methods by cost and speed, making stablecoin rails a direct threat to card network fees. Stablecoin...
Feb 08, 2026
ECB Sets 2029 Target for Digital Euro Launch as Legislative Process Advances
TLDR: ECB targets mid-2029 for digital euro issuance pending legislative approval with pilot launch in 2027. Nearly 70% of Europe...
Feb 03, 2026
Circle Advises Enterprises Against Launching Own Stablecoins, Promotes USDC Inte...
TLDR: Stablecoin market grew from $205 billion to over $300 billion throughout 2025, with USDC reaching $75B cap. Operating regul...
Dec 29, 2025
China’s Digital Yuan Framework Enables Interest Payments on Wallets Starting Jan...
TLDR: Commercial banks will pay interest on digital yuan wallets starting January 1, 2026 under new framework. The digital yuan p...
Sep 01, 2025
Japan Post Bank to Roll Out Yen-Backed Digital Currency in 2026
TLDR: Japan Post Bank to launch yen-backed DCJPY in FY2026, unlocking access to tokenized assets. The ¥190 trillion deposit base c...