Towards robust institutional crypto custody frameworks
21-04-2026 | Institutional adoption of crypto is accelerating, driven by ETFs, tokenization and stablecoins
The digital euro: Towards more European digital autonomy
07-04-2026 | The digital euro aims to boost Europe’s financial independence and modernise payments, with a potential launch in 2029.
Blockchain and crypto trends in 2026: bridging the gap between TradFi and DeFi
12-03-2026 | In 2026, blockchain and crypto firmly enter mainstream finance through regulation and institutional adoption.
SWIFT entering the blockchain world
08-01-2026 | November 22, 2025 marked a milestone for international finance. On that date SWIFT started two ground breaking initiatives aimed to reshape cross border payments.
European Commercial banks and the Digital Euro: Inaction not an option
03-12-2025 | This blog explores how the digital euro could impact commercial banks, the main risks and costs involved, and how banks can prepare.
GENIUS and CLARITY ACT: US Financial Institutions entering the digital space
29-10-2025 | Since President Trump has signed the GENIUS Act a lot has been published on what that could bring to the traditional financial sector.
BoE Digital Pound project reversal: innovative payment solutions at commercial banks
05-08-2025 | The debate surrounding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has reached a new but unexpected stage
Banks and Stablecoins: a first step towards bridging traditional finance and the crypto world
14-07-2025 | Stablecoins are attracting considerable attention by traditional financial institutions.
Towards US Strategic Bitcoin reserve: first reactions and mixed feelings
04-06-2025 | In march 2025 the new elected US present Trump signed an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin reserve as part of the Bitcoin Act of 2025.
Increasing role of cryptocurrencies in Sub-Saharan Africa
01-05-2025 | This blog by Carlo outlines the rapidly increasing role of cryptocurrencies in sub-Saharan Africa and the drivers behind this development.
