Lagarde packing up? The ECB denies it, but the euro is already sweating. Macron wants to place his protégé. The Germans grit their teeth. Atmosphere in Frankfurt.
The digital euro is moving out of the laboratory into concreteness. The European Central Bank now sets a precise schedule: payment service providers will be selected as early as 2026, followed by the launch of a one-year pilot in 2027. After years of studies and consultations, the project reaches an operational milestone. Behind these deadlines lies a global ambition: to sustainably embed the digital euro at the heart of the European payment system and redefine the balance of power in the Eurozone.
Washington throws its dollar stablecoins onto the Old Continent. Berlin says no. The Bundesbank draws its digital euro and its own stablecoins. The currency war is declared.
In Munich, the applause did not dispel the unease. One year after the verbal attacks of 2025, the transatlantic relationship remains marked by distrust. Facing still wary European leaders, Marco Rubio tried to reaffirm the strength of the partnership between the United States and Europe. But behind the diplomatic formulas and historical references, one question remains: are words enough to compensate for political decisions that have permanently weakened trust?
The Euro prepares its grand return to the world stage. By expanding the EUREP, the ECB strikes a historic blow to strengthen the liquidity and influence of the European currency. A decision that could redefine the financial balance against the Dollar and the Yuan.
The European Parliament has taken a decisive step in the development of the digital euro, endorsing a resolution that confirms its strategic importance for monetary sovereignty and the future of payments in Europe.
The standoff between the European press and Google has reached a new level. On February 10, 2026, the European Publishers Council filed an official complaint with the European Union authorities. It accuses the American giant of mining press articles to train its artificial intelligence tools, without ever asking for permission, and without paying a single cent to the newsrooms concerned.
Cryptocurrencies under close watch, the AMF gives an ultimatum to crypto companies: get MiCA approval or shut down. A headache for small players, a shock for the crypto-sphere.
European companies developing tokenized securities are urging EU lawmakers to act quickly, warning that existing rules are stalling growth in regulated on-chain markets. Industry participants argue that prolonged delays could divert capital and trading activity to the United States, where tokenization is advancing under established market frameworks. These calls come ahead of a parliamentary debate on the future of Europe’s digital market infrastructure.
Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss brothers, exits international markets, downsizes, and now bets on prediction markets, a booming sector, with a risky but strategic wager.
BBVA joins a banking consortium to launch a euro stablecoin against dollar stablecoins. All the details in this article!
When Elon Musk's AI imagines itself as a scandal artist, French justice arrives. Grok draws too well... and especially where it shouldn't.
Balaji Srinivasan claims that Western governments will eventually launch massive asset seizure campaigns. This will happen as a sovereign debt crisis approaches. He foresees a time when the State will seek new means since the bill is increasing and the option "carry on as before" is closing. This alert, published via X according to multiple press reprises, quickly circulated in the crypto ecosystem.
Assaults, kidnappings, mutilations… Crypto theft turns physical in Europe. Discover the key figures in this article.
In Brussels, the eurocrats are pounding the table: twelve countries are dragging their feet while cryptos dance, MiCA in hand and taxation struggling.
In a world where payments are becoming economic weapons, the ECB is accelerating the deployment of the Digital Euro. Piero Cipollone makes it a strategic priority to secure European transactions against sanctions and cyber threats. This ambitious project could redefine the continent's financial sovereignty. Is Europe ready to take up the challenge?
The European Union has just made a big move: Google must open Android to competing AI tools under threat of colossal sanctions. A decision that could revolutionize the tech market, boost innovation, and redefine the balance of power. What impacts will it have on users, businesses, and AI-related cryptos?
Ten banks join forces to create Qivalis, a stablecoin designed for fast crypto payments in euros. Details here!
Trump acts tough with Europe, but financiers of the Old Continent are sharpening their response: a stock market exodus that could make him swallow his "America First."
Binance, the crypto giant, trades its wild escapades for the toga of Athens: Greek regulation, European ambition... and a well-timed snub to its old demons.
Bankers were pretending to ignore crypto; now they dive in completely, renaming stablecoins as "infrastructures." PwC rejoices: the future is already tokenized.
The crypto A7A5, Moscow’s digital weapon? This token allowed Russia to move billions despite the Western embargo.
Bitcoin steadied after a sharp sell-off earlier this week, finding support near the $92,000 level as traders reassessed risk. Market watchers say exchange-traded fund inflows continue to support a positive long-term outlook, even as global political tensions keep volatility elevated. Recent price action suggests buyers remain active despite broader uncertainty.
Panic in the crypto pot: MiCA is simmering fiercely, and even Binance is starting to sweat. Ten months before the verdict, Paris is finally lifting the regulatory lid.
Trump dreams of buying Greenland, taxes his allies, and awakens European pride: Brussels finally draws its economic bazooka, ready to fire faster than its diplomatic shadow.
France alerts: crypto companies ignore the MiCA regulation. Imminent shutdown? We tell you everything in this article.
Outset Data Pulse continues to map global shifts in the crypto mediascape. Following our in-depth reports on Asia, Latin America, and individual European subregions, we now turn our focus to Europe as a whole, examining how crypto-native and mainstream outlets performed across Eastern and Western Europe in Q3 2025 amid regulatory execution and changing discovery dynamics.
The digital euro arrives with a surprise: two versions, one online and one ultra-secure offline, close to cash. However, can it attract crypto enthusiasts and threaten the dollar? Analysis of the stakes, advantages, and challenges of this future currency, finally approved by the EU and the ECB.
In December 2024, memecoins were leading the trends. Their capitalization flirted with unprecedented highs. And then, in 2025... everything collapsed. Who would have thought that only one year would separate the spotlight from oblivion? Digital fortunes melted away. Beloved tokens disappeared. What could possibly have happened? Volatility, scams, saturation, or mutation? An analysis of a sharp turn in the ruthless world of the most bizarre cryptos. Nothing hinted at such a reversal for such a popular crypto market.
The digital euro could change everything: instant payments, financial sovereignty, and an alternative to private cryptos. However, despite ready technology, European legislators block the project out of fear of privacy risks. Which crypto will disappear if the digital euro arrives in 2026?