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Zerohash's EMI license under MiCA could centralize stablecoin services in Europe, enhancing regulatory compliance and market stability. The post Zerohash secures first EMI license under MiCA for stablecoin services across Europe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

This partnership highlights the growing trend of banks leveraging private credit firms to manage risk, potentially reshaping lending dynamics. The post Citi strikes €15B partnership with BlackRock for private lending across Europe and Middle East appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Welcome to AI Insider’s The Week Ahead in AI. See the key developments and events we’re watching May 17- 23. Weekend AI News Briefs Pope Approves Creation of Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence Pope Leo XIV approved creation of an Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence to coordinate the Vatican’s approach to AI policy, ethics and human […]

Capital B bought 192 BTC for $15.11 million at an average price of $78,700 per Bitcoin. The company now holds 3,135 BTC worth over $246 million, ranking among Europe’s largest corporate Bitcoin holders. Capital B uses Bitcoin as a long-term treasury hedge against inflation and currency debasement. Capital B, a European publicly traded corporation, has […] The post Capital B Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 3,135 BTC – Here’s Why appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

The chief executive of the largest bank in the US warns that markets are flashing froth while trading at all-time high levels. In a new Bloomberg interview, Jamie Dimon says he’s seeing signs of excess in the markets. He also notes that investors appear to be taking more risks, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in Europe […] The post JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Warns of ‘Too Much’ Market Exuberance, Names Complex Issues That Could Affect Equities appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Gaiia, an AI-native operating system for communications service providers, has closed a $40 million Series B led by JMI Equity with participation from Inovia Capital, bringing total funding to $66 million. The founding team retains control following the raise, which comes after three consecutive years of more than 3x revenue growth. The Montreal-based company replaces […]

The post Swatch Sale: How a $400 Plastic Clock Exposes Our Toxic Overconsumption Obsession appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The New Retail Warfare: When Plastic Sparks Violence The line between enthusiastic consumerism and dangerous mob mentality has completely dissolved in Western retail. Recent product launches across Europe and North America have witnessed unprecedented chaos, sending shockwaves through cultural and financial analysts alike. What began as an aggressive marketing push by corporate watch giants has officially devolved into physical altercations, broken glass, and police-enforced evacuations at high-end shopping centers. Shoppers in major European cities recently surged past security barriers, forcing retail staff to lock doors in fear for their safety. In some locations, local authorities had to intervene to disperse hostile crowds. The catalyst for this physical violence? A non-limited, $400 mass-produced timekeeping accessory made of “bioceramic”—a proprietary m

The post Visa and WeFi test “on‑chain banking” for stablecoin spending appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Visa’s WeFi pilot lets self‑custodied stablecoins fund everyday card payments across Europe, Asia and Latin America. Summary Visa is partnering with DeFi‑native platform WeFi to pilot stablecoin‑based payments and “on‑chain banking” services across selected markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America. The collaboration aims to make self‑custodied stablecoin balances spendable anywhere Visa is accepted, with WeFi acting as an orchestration layer between DeFi and regulated payment rails. The pilots build on Visa’s broader stablecoin program, which already runs a $7 billion annualized settlement run rate across nine blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche and Stellar. Visa and WeFi have launched a collaboration to explore on‑chain banking and stablecoin‑based payment use cases in selected markets, expanding the card network’s stablecoin program beyond back‑end settlement in