ECB Targets 2029 for Digital Euro Launch
The European Central Bank (ECB) has set mid-2029 as the provisional date for launching the digital euro — an official central bank digital currency (CBDC) designed to serve as a secure, regulated counterpart to cash for everyday payments. The timeline was outlined by ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone, according to Minfin. Roadmap The digital […]
Morgan Stanley Enters the Cryptocurrency Market
Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street’s largest investment banks, has announced plans to launch a cryptocurrency trading service for clients of its brokerage platform E*Trade. The initiative will be powered by infrastructure provider Zerohash, Minfin reports. First Phase — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana In the first half of 2026, E*Trade users will gain access to trading […]
PayPal invests in blockchain startup Stable and integrates PYUSD into its network
PayPal has announced a strategic partnership with Stable, a newly launched Layer-1 blockchain designed specifically for stablecoin transactions. The deal includes an investment from PayPal Ventures and the integration of PayPal’s own stablecoin PYUSD into the Stablechain ecosystem, according to a joint press release published on September 22. Details of the partnership With the integration, […]
MetaMask’s New Stablecoin mUSD Reaches $65M Market Cap in First Week
The newly launched mUSD stablecoin, introduced by the developers of MetaMask, one of the world’s most widely used crypto wallets, has seen rapid adoption. Within just seven days, the circulating supply of mUSD surged to $65 million, up from roughly $15 million at the start of last week, according to The Block. Launch and key […]
US Lawmakers Demand SEC Probe Justin Sun’s Ties to Trump and Market Risks
US lawmakers have sent an official inquiry to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urging the regulator to investigate the activities of TRON founder Justin Sun, his alleged ties to Donald Trump’s family, and the potential impact of those ties on the crypto market, Incrypted reports. The letter was addressed to SEC Chair Paul Atkins […]
NVIDIA to Invest $5 Billion in Intel to Build a Joint AI Ecosystem
Two tech giants — NVIDIA and Intel — have announced a strategic alliance that could become one of the most significant deals in the artificial intelligence industry, according to Incrypted. As part of the partnership, NVIDIA will invest $5 billion in Intel’s stock at $23.28 per share and will combine its computing power with Intel’s […]
Citigroup Forecasts Ethereum at $4,300 by End of 2025
Investment bank Citigroup has released an updated forecast for Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.Analysts expect ETH to reach $4,300 by the end of 2025, citing two main growth drivers: Citi warns the market may be overheating Citigroup cautioned that Ethereum’s recent rally appears more driven by market sentiment than by fundamentals. “Prices […]
Trump adds $3B in a year to a record $7.3B — crypto projects lead the surge
Over the past 12 months, U.S. President Donald Trump has increased his net worth by roughly $3 billion to $7.3 billion. He jumped 118 spots on the Forbes 400 to No. 201, with the family’s crypto holdings providing most of the momentum, Minfin reports, citing Forbes. Crypto engine: WLFI and a memecoin The tipping point […]
Volkswagen to invest $1.2B in AI by 2030: a bet on speed, savings and “no process without AI”
Volkswagen Group plans to invest up to €1 billion (~$1.2 billion) in artificial intelligence through the end of the decade. The program targets AI-enabled vehicles, industrial deployment across factories, and a high-performance IT backbone. VW expects full-scale AI integration to deliver up to €4 billion in savings/avoided costs by 2035. Why it matters to VW […]
NBU Defines Its “Red Lines” for Cryptocurrency Regulation in Ukraine
The adoption of the draft law on virtual assets in its first reading is an important step, but the document requires significant refinement, and the National Bank has outlined clear “red lines” that cannot be crossed. This was emphasized by NBU governor Andriy Pyshnyy during a meeting with business leaders at the EBA Global Outlook […]