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Sanctioned Stablecoin A7A5 Becomes Largest NonDollar Token as EU Prepares Restrictions
Sanctioned Stablecoin A7A5 Becomes Largest NonDollar Token as EU Prepares Restrictions

The Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 has become the world’s largest non-U.S. dollar stablecoin, even as Western regulators move to tighten sanctions against it and affiliated entities.According ...

Published Date: October 7, 2025

Merz and Macron Are Right The Internet of Value Needs Global Stablecoin Alignment
Merz and Macron Are Right The Internet of Value Needs Global Stablecoin Alignment

When French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently unveiled their joint economic agenda at the Franco-German Council of Ministers, one proposal stood out: pursuing col...

Published Date: September 29, 2025

Digital Euro a Necessary Tool During Major Disruptions Says ECB
Digital Euro a Necessary Tool During Major Disruptions Says ECB

A digital euro would be required to ensure users can still make payments during major outages, according to European Central Bank (ECB) board member Piero Cipollone. A Eurozone central bank digital cu...

Published Date: September 4, 2025

U.S. Stablecoin Law Jolts EU Into Rethinking Digital Euro Strategy: FT
U.S. Stablecoin Law Jolts EU Into Rethinking Digital Euro Strategy: FT

European Union policymakers are discussing ramping up efforts to introduce a digital euro as the U.S.’ new stablecoin law intensifies pressure on the bloc to keep up the pace in the fast-moving worl...

Published Date: August 22, 2025