The ECB is set to begin selecting EU-licensed payment providers for its digital euro pilot this quarter, with the 12-month pilot set to kick off in the second half of 2027.

The ECB is set to begin selecting EU-licensed payment providers for its digital euro pilot this quarter, with the 12-month pilot set to kick off in the second half of 2027.
The EU regulated blockchain earlier than most major economies. Its sandbox now tests whether dialogue unlocks innovation inside legal fences.
The exploit saw the Moonwell protocol exploited for $1.78 million after cbETH was mispriced at $1.12 instead of about $2,200, intensifying debate around AI-co-authored smart contracts.
Social engineering and impersonation-related scams were the most frequent attack vectors targeting crypto investors in AMLBot’s investigations last year.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is reportedly weighing an early exit from the bank just as the EU enters a crucial phase for the digital euro.
A Wells Fargo strategist said bigger US tax refunds may revive retail risk-taking by late March, potentially sending fresh cash into Bitcoin and momentum stocks.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to see slowing outflows as investors and analysts examine Q4 2025 filings showing which institutions bought and sold crypto ETFs.
A new SEC filing shows Peter Thiel-linked Founders Fund entities now own zero ETHZilla shares, after disclosing a 7.5% stake in 2025.
Kalshi is looking to have Nevada’s lawsuit heard in federal court, again asserting it is subject only to federal commodity exchange laws.
Multiple technical, onchain and exchange-traded product data points suggest $1.12 was the generational bottom for XRP. Is it time for a trend reversal?
The rewards model follows months of criticism that too few Pump.fun traders were breaking even on the platform, let alone profiting.
Arthur Hayes warns that AI-related job losses will spark a credit crisis, forcing central banks to print money, which will drive Bitcoin to new all-time highs.
Two more ETF issuers have filed prospectuses for six US election prediction market ETFs, allowing investors to gain exposure to election outcomes.
The Prediction Markets Working Group, launched by The Digital Chamber, will champion the sector’s values while advocating for the CFTC to maintain primary oversight.
Coin Center said internet and cloud hosting providers aren’t prosecuted when criminals misuse their platforms, arguing crypto developers shouldn’t be either.
eToro CEO Yoni Assia says he is positioning the trading platform “for a financial system that is increasingly moving on-chain,” after its crypto revenues boosted earnings in Q4.
The ZORA token gained 6.2% to $0.022 over the last 24 hours as Zora announced its new attention markets product.
Ether adoption grows as major endowments shift capital, BlackRock launches a staking ETF and Ethereum's real-world asset dominance highlights TradFi investor interest.
While still subject to final approval, the regulator's nod would enable Bridge to offer stablecoin and digital asset services to businesses.
The Dutch electronic money issuer will act as a BIN sponsor for fintech partners, linking regulated dollar- and euro-denominated tokens to mainstream card rails.
Third-quarter results show revenue growth despite lower Bitcoin prices, alongside new AI computing contracts, as HIVE continues to expand beyond its core mining business.
The gap between new and old Bitcoin whales continues to widen as BTC trades below $68,000. Will young whales continue to accumulate, or will older whales capitulate first?
Traders map out their desired price targets for Bitcoin if the $70,000 level continues to function as a resistance zone. Is there any hope for the bulls?
Bitcoin has formed a classic bearish pattern on its daily chart, and if confirmed, a price drop to $56,000 could be on the cards.
The integration gives ICE Chat users direct access to the exchange's OTC crypto liquidity, embedding digital asset trading within established institutional workflows.
Michael Selig said the US financial regulator had filed an amicus brief against what he called an “onslaught of state-led litigation” against prediction markets.
Dragonfly’s raise comes as crypto venture capital shifts toward tokenized real-world assets, payments and core financial infrastructure that enables institutional participation.
Bitcoin’s negative funding rate and a cooling tech sector in the US add pressure to markets and contribute to BTC failing to trade above $70,000.
The buys lift Strategy holdings to 717,131 BTC and Bitmine to 4.37 million ETH, expanding corporate crypto treasuries despite continued market weakness.
Bitcoin bulls’ attempt to break above $70,000 stalled after a key US macroeconomic “fear” metric broke a critical threshold. Is a revisit to BTC's yearly lows back in play?
