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Headlines and short briefings we actually use when reading the market — filtered for relevance, not volume.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has classified Circle’s USDC stablecoin as ‘significant’ under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, triggering increased oversight from French and EU authorities.
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Standard Chartered has extended its $2 trillion stablecoin market projection to 2030, citing a slowdown in supply growth throughout 2024. The bank initially predicted the milestone would be reached by 2028.
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Brokerage firm DriveWealth will utilize Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger for settlement, collateral, and custody services, initially launching in Europe. The move aims to streamline cross-border payments.
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Qivalis has secured EMI authorization from the Dutch central bank, clearing the path for the launch of a euro-denominated stablecoin. Issuance is slated for the coming months, pending final MiCA compliance.
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The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) has granted Qivalis an e-money license, enabling the firm to issue a euro-denominated stablecoin compliant with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Qivalis is backed by major banking groups.
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Standard Chartered is now offering spot trading of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) to professional investors in the United Arab Emirates. The move signals continued institutional adoption in the region.
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A proposed 31.4% tax on regulated stablecoins in France is drawing criticism that it could force crypto traders to move activity outside of monitored channels. Chainalysis CEO Francois Volpoet raised the alarm about potential capital flight.
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XRPL Commons has chosen 13 startups for its inaugural Aquarium cohort, concentrating on stablecoin payments, AI-driven commerce, and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications built on the XRP Ledger. The program aims to foster growth through mentorship, investment access, and potential grant funding.
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Ripple’s $10 million donation of RLUSD (Real USD) to support small business lending is forecast to potentially generate up to $900 million in GDP over the next ten years, according to a new report. The projection factors in repeated loan cycles and broader economic impact.
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