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SWIFT is accelerating its move into blockchain. According to our information, the interbank network has chosen Linea, the layer 2 developed by the American company Consensys, to experiment with the transition of its messaging system "onchain". More than a dozen banks are taking part in the trial, including
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This could be the start of a turning point for European digital finance. Nine banking institutions, including ING, UniCredit and CaixaBank, announced on Thursday the creation of a consortium to launch a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin. The issue is planned for the second half of 2026, under the supervision of
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Tether has never ceased to surprise. The issuer of USDT, the world's largest stablecoin with a capitalisation of $172 billion, is reportedly in talks with investors to raise between $15 billion and $20 billion. According to Bloomberg, the deal would target around 3% of the capital and value
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Sorare is changing its playing field. According to our information, the French start-up, which specialises in blockchain-based fantasy football, has signed an agreement with the Solana foundation to migrate its infrastructure. Until now, Sorare has been running on StarkEx, a private version of Ethereum developed by the company
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It was one of the most eagerly awaited moments in the industry. On Thursday, Stripe presented Tempo, its own blockchain designed for payments. A project reminiscent, in some respects, of Libra's aborted ambitions in 2019, but in a radically different context. At the time, Facebook and its partners
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The Sandbox is turning a new chapter in its history. According to our information, co-founders Sébastien Borget and Arthur Madrid have been removed from operational leadership of the metaverse platform, which is owned by Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands. Animoca appointed Robby Yung (CEO of Animoca) as CEO of
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And now ether. A few months after bitcoin, ether has, in turn, hit a new all-time high of $4,900. Its previous record, at $4868, dated back to November 2021. The second-largest crypto on the market is enjoying a particularly buoyant 2025. Since January, it has risen by
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Is a new wind blowing through Frankfurt? After more than two years of reticence about blockchain, the European Central Bank (ECB) seems to be softening its stance, reveals the Financial Times this Friday. The institution is even reportedly considering launching its digital euro on public blockchains such as Ethereum and
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Slowly, but surely. Rather discreet on matters relating to digital assets, CACEIS is pursuing its strategy. A few weeks after obtaining its MiCA licence, the Crédit Agricole Group subsidiary specialising in securities custody has just invested in French start-up Kriptown. This is a minority investment as part of an
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In an unprecedented speech, the new chairman of the SEC, Paul Atkins, on Thursday unveiled the "crypto project", an ambitious set of measures aimed at propelling the United States to the rank of world leader in digital finance. It was a speech that could well mark a historic
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Allowing customers to invest in digital assets has become a must have. Especially for fintechs and neobanks. According to our sources, French neobank Fortuneo could allow its clients to invest in cryptocurrencies. "It's a matter of months," explains a source close to the neobank. "We
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This is a historic turning point for the digital asset industry in the United States. On Thursday, the US House of Representatives in turn passed the GENIUS Act and the Clarity Act, two laws that create a clear framework for stablecoins and the division of roles between regulators (SEC/CFTC)