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Seventy economists have signed a letter urging the EU to prioritize a public digital euro, citing concerns over private stablecoins and foreign payment firms threatening European monetary sovereignty.

Wealthy investors are increasingly using cryptocurrency to purchase real estate in Europe, with Brighty co-founder Nikolay Denisenko reporting over 100 deals facilitated through his startup.

Physical assaults against crypto holders, known as 'wrench attacks,' are on the rise, particularly in Europe and Asia, with increasing severity.

OKX has seen a significant increase in trading activity following its expansion into the US and EU markets, driven by licensing approvals and its US launch.

Christine Lagarde of the ECB emphasizes the urgency of advancing the digital euro project following the completion of technical preparations, in light of rising global concerns over stablecoins.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino warns that an AI-driven bubble could pose the biggest risk to Bitcoin in 2026, highlighting potential market volatility.

Coinbase's integration of Blik mobile payments in Poland aims to enhance the speed and ease of crypto transactions, despite the current regulatory challenges in the region.

The European Union is debating the centralization of cryptocurrency oversight under the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) as the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation begins implementation.

Trust Wallet has partnered with Revolut to offer zero-fee crypto purchases in Europe, enhancing accessibility for users in the region.

Securitize has hired Jerome Roche, a former PayPal executive, to expand its regulated tokenized securities in the US market, building on recent approvals in Europe.

The cryptocurrency market, including ETH, ADA, and SOL, has maintained its recent stability despite thin liquidity ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision.

The proposal to transform ESMA into a 'European SEC' has raised concerns among legal experts regarding potential licensing challenges for crypto and fintech sectors in Europe.