Nine European banks, including the Netherlands’ ING and Italy’s UniCredit, are collaborating to develop a euro-denominated stablecoin under the European MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation. The project is planned for launch in the second half of 2026.

The initiative aims to create a European digital payment standard, providing a

The European Central Bank (ECB) aims for a potential launch of the digital euro by mid-2029. The digital euro, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), is intended to function as an electronic equivalent of cash for daily transactions across the eurozone, according to Executive Board member Piero Cipollone.

Preparations for

American Bitcoin Corp. (Nasdaq: ABTC), a platform focused on Bitcoin accumulation and building the U.S. Bitcoin infrastructure, has debuted on Nasdaq under the ticker "ABTC". The listing follows the completion of a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc.

The company provides institutional exposure to Bitcoin through a

Helius Medical Technologies (NASDAQ: HSDT) has announced the acquisition of over 760,000 SOL tokens as part of a new treasury strategy focused on the Solana ecosystem. The company purchased 760,190 SOL at an average price of $231 per token, with the total value of the transaction reaching approximately

Kazakhstan has launched its first tenge-backed stablecoin, named KZTE, on the Solana blockchain, in partnership with Intebix, Eurasian Bank, and Mastercard. The project marks the start of a pilot phase and represents a significant step in the country’s strategy to integrate into the global digital economy.

KZTE originates from

Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE reached a new all-time high, nearing the $60 mark. According to market data, the price climbed to $59.30, supported by trading volumes exceeding $730 million. The rally comes in the context of a broader crypto market recovery.

The recent listing on BitGet and increased

Banking revolution in Switzerland! UBS, PostFinance and Sygnum Bank made history with the FIRST legally binding interbank payment on blockchain.

The test, coordinated by the Swiss Bankers Association, used “deposit tokens” – bank deposits converted into digital assets.

Two scenarios were tested: a direct payment between clients and a token swap

Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) has announced a partnership with Chainlink to integrate blockchain technology into its financial services. The agreement includes the adoption of the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), which enables secure connections between different blockchains and facilitates cross-platform transactions. Additionally, SAB will use the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE), a

Solana continues to attract institutional interest amid large-scale purchases facilitated through FalconX. Recently, a major buyer acquired 412,075 SOL worth approximately $98.4 million, according to transaction data on the platform. The tokens were transferred from leading exchanges, including Binance, OKX, Coinbase, and Bybit, suggesting a market-priced acquisition.

Despite

Coinbase announced that it is exploring the possibility of launching a token for Base, its Ethereum layer-2 network. The news was revealed on Monday during the livestreamed Basecamp event in Stowe, Vermont. Jesse Pollak, Head of Base, confirmed that plans are at an early stage, with no details yet regarding