EU eyes euro stablecoins to challenge dollar monopoly

EU eyes euro stablecoins to challenge dollar monopoly

The change in rhetoric followed a US dollar-pegged stablecoin boom in 2025 due to the passage of key legislation in the United States. The European Union should foster the development of euro-denominated stablecoins to compete with US dollar-denominated tokens, according to Pierre Gramegna, the managing director of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), an economic crisis…

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South Korea flags record suspicious crypto transactions in 2025: Report

South Korea flags record suspicious crypto transactions in 2025: Report

South Korea reportedly flagged a record 36,684 suspicious crypto transactions in 2025, surpassing the combined totals of the past two years. South Korean authorities flagged a record number of suspicious crypto transactions this year, with total numbers reportedly already surpassing combined figures from the past two years.  Citing Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) data provided to…

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Albania’s AI virtual assistant Diella just got promoted to ‘minister’

Albania’s AI virtual assistant Diella just got promoted to ‘minister’

Albania has turned to AI bot Diella to tackle public procurement, aiming to rein in the Balkan country’s long-standing issues with corruption and organized crime. Albania’s government AI-powered virtual assistant, which helps citizens obtain everything from driver’s licenses to pension applications and court filings, has just become one of the world’s first AI politicians.  “Diella…

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EU Chat Control hinges on Germany’s decision

EU Chat Control hinges on Germany’s decision

The EU’s proposed Chat Control law is just short of the critical support it needs to pass in the EU Council, and Germany could change the balance. As the EU Council heads to vote on the so-called “Chat Control” law, Germany could prove the deciding factor. Put forward by Denmark, the law would essentially eliminate…

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Gemini receives MiCA license in Malta after May derivatives approval

Gemini receives MiCA license in Malta after May derivatives approval

The Winklevoss twins-owned Gemini exchange continues its expansion in Europe, securing a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license in Malta. Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license in Malta, supporting the company’s ongoing expansion in Europe. The Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss-owned exchange secured a MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services…

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