StablecoinsBank of Italy: Stablecoins Don't Always Beat Remittance Costs
A Bank of Italy study found USDC isn't always cheaper than traditional remittances. Transfer cost depends on fiat conversion, not blockchain fees.
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RegulationFrance Blocks Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Concerns
France's ANJ ordered ISPs to block Polymarket, calling it illegal gambling. Fines reach 100,000 euros as the platform is restricted in 30+ countries.
StablecoinsECB Warns Stablecoins Threaten European Bank Deposits
ECB's Cipollone warns stablecoins worth $300B threaten European bank deposits. The ECB's answer: a digital euro that pays no interest.
RegulationECB Picks 36 Firms for Digital Euro Pilot
The ECB picked Deutsche Bank, Revolut, and 34 other firms for a 12-month digital euro pilot starting in 2027. Here's how the test will actually work.
RegulationWhy the US Ban on a Fed Digital Dollar Became Law Without Trump's Signature
A four-year ban on a Fed digital dollar became law without Trump's signature. Here's how the housing bill's CBDC clause took effect, and why it matters.
RegulationEuropean Central Banks Warn Agentic AI Outpaces Financial Rules
The Bank of England, ECB, FCA, BIS and IMF warned that agentic AI is outpacing regulation and could shake financial stability.
MarketsBinance Outflows Triple as ETH Withdrawals Hit Three-Year High
Binance lost $1.23B in a week as ETH withdrawals hit a three-year high. What the outflow wave means for traders and the ETH price.
InstitutionalKraken Lets Traders Post Tokenized Stocks as Collateral for Leverage
Kraken now accepts tokenized Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia shares as collateral for leveraged trading. Here are the limits, haircuts, and risks for traders.
StablecoinsRevolut to Delist USDT in August Over Regulatory Risk
Revolut will delist USDT on August 31, 2026 citing regulatory and risk concerns. Purchases stop July 6, deposits stop July 30 ahead of the deadline.