Digital Currency

Core Summary Sony has received conditional approval from US regulators to establish a stablecoin trust bank through its fully-owned New York subsidiary. The subsidiary, wholly owned by Sony Bank, will be capitalized with $40 million to support its upcoming stablecoin business operations. This move marks Sony’s formal entry into the digital currency financial services sector, making it the latest traditional tech giant to venture into crypto finance. Event Details According to CoinDesk, the trust bank license Sony obtained will allow it to issue and manage stablecoin products in the United States. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat currencies (typically the US dollar), designed to provide price stability while leveraging blockchain technology’s fast transfer and low-cost advantages. ...

France’s Credit Agricole has officially launched EURXT, a euro-denominated stablecoin, marking a major breakthrough for traditional banking in the digital currency space.

Core Summary The US Senate passed a comprehensive housing supply bill with an overwhelming 85-5 vote. The legislation aims to lower housing costs and restrict Wall Street investors from purchasing single-family homes, while notably including a provision that bans the Federal Reserve or any federal agency from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or similar digital assets through the end of 2030. Event Details According to The Washington Post and The Block, the Housing Supply Act received broad bipartisan support. Key provisions include: ...

ECB’s Lagarde Warns Euro Stablecoins Pose Financial Stability Risk ECB President Christine Lagarde warned that euro-denominated stablecoins pose risks to financial stability and monetary policy, advocating for a digital euro over private stablecoins. Her stance diverges from that of the Bundesbank.