Euro stablecoin project Qivalis adds 25 banks ahead of launch

Qivalis expands to 37 banks after adding 25 new members across 15 countries, boosting euro stablecoin plans ahead of a second-half 2026 launch....
Key takeaways
- 1Qivalis expanded to 37 member banks after adding 25 new institutions across 15 European countries.
- 2Euro stablecoin project targets second-half 2026 launch under EU's MiCA regulatory framework.
- 3US dollar stablecoins currently dominate 98% of the market, driving European banks to develop alternatives.
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Why it matters
For Indian retail investors, this signals growing institutional adoption of regulated stablecoins in Europe, potentially reshaping global crypto infrastructure away from US dollar dominance. The success of euro stablecoins could influence India's own digital rupee strategy and cross-border crypto payment mechanisms.
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