European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin
A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting launch in the second half of 2026.
A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting launch in the second half of 2026.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZGFlZDAtZWJhZS03NWMxLWIyNDktNjU4NWRmMWJlYjE1LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Inside the 'fake police raid' that forced a $1M Bitcoin transfer" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>A fake police raid enabled a $1 million Bitcoin robbery, exposing the rise of wrench attacks and the shift from digital hacks to physical crypto threats.</p>
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZGFlNWYtYzEyNi03N2U3LTkzZDUtN2I3MzgwZTE5NjlkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Singapore’s OCBC launches tokenized gold fund on Ethereum and Solana" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The value of tokenized real-world assets on public blockchains is estimated at more than $29 billion, up more than 10% in the last 30 days.</p>
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZGFlNWQtZTFkNi03YWNiLWE5MjktNzA3ZTQzNzVkZjNiLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Arbitrum freezes $71M of Ether connected to Kelp exploit" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Griff Green, a member of Arbitrum’s security council, said the group acted with input from law enforcement and “did not make this decision lightly."</p>
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzYxNmYtY2Q3MS03ODU5LTk2NjktOTc5NGM1MDAwNDJmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="US senator urges delay of CLARITY Act Senate markup until May: Report" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>US Senator Thom Tillis said members of the crypto and banking industries still need more time to be heard.</p>
Crypto software developers are concerned about whether they could be held criminally liable for publishing their software, following high-profile convictions last year.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzRlYjMtMzQ4Zi03ZDIyLTljZjMtZDY1MmM3YjJiMzhmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Coinbase’s AI payments protocol x402 launches app store for AI agents" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Coinbase’s x402 AI payments protocol has launched Agentic.market, a platform where AI agents can discover and use AI-friendly services.</p>
The proposed AI dividend would be funded by taxes on AI use and equity stakes in AI companies, paying US citizens if automation meaningfully displaces workers.
The first scenario is far cheaper but runs the risk of rsETH depegging an estimated 15%, while the second is costlier but better protects Ethereum mainnet and concentrates losses at the layer 2 level.
Amazon is investing another $5 billion in the maker of Claude.
Prediction market platforms took center stage on HBO‘s Last Week Tonight on Sunday as host John Oliver addressed regulation, laws and market manipulation.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZGFjOGQtMmM1OS03OWQ5LTgzODgtYTM1NGE2NTA2NzU0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bybit leads funding for Malaysia’s Hata dual-licensed crypto platform" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The funding supports a dual-licensed platform as Malaysia expands its regulatory framework for digital assets and tokenization.</p>
UBS analysts say the new more affordable menu options further support McDonald’s value strength.
John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, will assume the CEO role in September.
A touch-and-go situation in the Strait of Hormuz isn’t the only risk facing investors this week.
It wasn’t all smooth sailing on Monday as the federal government started the process of accepting claims for massive amounts of tariff refunds.
Barclays turned bullish on Okta just days after Raymond James did, as customers are reinvigorating investment into identity security for the first time in years.
While the regulator under Atkins has dropped several cases against crypto companies, the SEC still awaits passage of a market structure bill to clarify its authority over crypto.
Bitcoin bulls retain control over the market, but charts show $80,000 is likely to remain a stiff overhead resistance. Will altcoins rally as BTC price consolidates?
Oil futures climbed again on Monday as investors closely monitored the status of potential U.S.-Iran peace talks ahead of Wednesday evening’s cease-fire deadline.