The European Central Bank (ECB) published a working paper on March 3, 2026 that reads like a solemn warning. Signed by six economists from the institution, including Carlo Altavilla and Miguel Boucinha, this paper analyzes the macroeconomic consequences of the growing adoption of stablecoins in the eurozone. The verdict is unequivocal: if dollar-pegged stablecoins continue…
Coinbase opens regulated crypto futures to 26 European countries Coinbase, the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, launched on March 9, 2026 a regulated crypto futures offering aimed at traders in 26 European countries. Available through Coinbase Advanced, the offering includes futures contracts on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other digital assets, with…
Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Western sanctions have aimed to suffocate the Russian economy. But Moscow has found in cryptocurrencies an alternative channel to maintain its international financial flows. The scale of the phenomenon, revealed by the latest Chainalysis data, now exceeds what European regulators had anticipated. By March 2026,…
The Qivalis consortium, backed by 12 major European banks including BNP Paribas, BBVA, and ING, is accelerating preparations to launch a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin in H2 2026. The goal: breaking dollar dominance in the stablecoin market.
The Dutch gambling authority (Ksa) orders Polymarket to cease operations, threatening fines up to €840,000. Europe tightens its stance on crypto prediction markets.
California requires crypto firms to obtain a DFAL license by July 1, 2026. Applications open March 9 via NMLS. Complete breakdown of requirements and industry implications.
Banks and the crypto industry clashed at the White House over stablecoin yields. Here’s what’s at stake in this pivotal battle for America’s crypto future.
Should stablecoins be allowed to pay yield to their holders? This seemingly technical question has become the single biggest roadblock to crypto regulation in the United States. On February 2, 2026, the White House brought together bankers and crypto industry leaders to try to break the deadlock surrounding the CLARITY Act, the bill designed to…
