Digital Currency news and trends

UK Finance to Test 3 Use Cases for Tokenized Sterling Deposits
Next-Gen Payments // September 26, 2025

Trade association UK Finance and several financial institutions have launched a pilot project that they said will include the first U.K. live transactions of tokenized sterling deposits (GBTD). The pilot will cover three use cases for GBTD: person-to-person payments via online marketplaces, remortgaging processes and digital asset...

Euro Banks Team to Counter ‘US-Dominated’ Stablecoin Space
Cryptocurrency // September 25, 2025

A group of Europe’s banks are teaming to develop a euro-denominated stablecoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

ECB Official Says Digital Euro Has Greater Momentum After ‘Major Breakthrough’
CBDC // September 23, 2025

A digital euro could be rolled out in the middle of 2029, European Central Bank Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone reportedly said Tuesday (Sept. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

This Week in Stablecoins: The Dawn of Agentic Payment Ecosystems?
Cryptocurrency // September 05, 2025

Since the sector’s very inception, the story of digital assets has been one of promise, hype and volatility. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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JPMorgan Leads Big Banks Into Deposit Tokens After Senate Vote

June 18, 2025
When JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest U.S. bank, announces something new, the financial world frequently tunes in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Kraken’s Payment Chief Hints at What Will Redefine Crypto’s Role in Financial Services

June 17, 2025
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Project Agora Bank Consortium Counters Stablecoins With Programmable Fiat

June 11, 2025
In the digital age, banks and other traditional financial incumbents face the core challenge of building or being built upon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Banks Caught Flat-Footed as Global Payroll Rides Innovation Wave

June 03, 2025
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European Central Bank Aims to Launch Digital Euro in 2029

October 29, 2025
The European Central Bank is reportedly targeting 2029 for the launch of its digital euro. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

UK Finance to Test 3 Use Cases for Tokenized Sterling Deposits

September 26, 2025
Trade association UK Finance and several financial institutions have launched a pilot project that they said will include the first U.K. live transactions of tokenized sterling deposits (GBTD). The pilot will cover...

Euro Banks Team to Counter ‘US-Dominated’ Stablecoin Space

September 25, 2025
A group of Europe’s banks are teaming to develop a euro-denominated stablecoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

ECB Official Says Digital Euro Has Greater Momentum After ‘Major Breakthrough’

September 23, 2025
A digital euro could be rolled out in the middle of 2029, European Central Bank Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone reportedly said Tuesday (Sept. 23). Get the Full Story Complete...