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finance 03.09.2026

ECB Is Preparing to Enter Blockchain Space to Prevent Private Stablecoins from Taking Over Payments

The European Central Bank needs to start working with blockchain infrastructure itself to preserve the role of central bank money in the new financial system, said ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel.

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finance 03.09.2026

Crypto Exchanges Are Becoming Banks, and Banks Are Becoming Crypto Exchanges—An Analysis of Market Trends

The line between traditional banks and the crypto industry is rapidly blurring. In March 2026, Kraken Financial obtained a master account with the Federal Reserve, becomin

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