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Italy is making moves in the stablecoin space! Bancomat, Italy's debit card payment network, is teaming up with major banks and the Ministry of Economy to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin by 2026. This initiative aims to boost digital payments and increase adoption across Europe. The stablecoin will be backed by euro-denominated debt, allowing trusted European financial institutions to issue it

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Developments

Euro-Pegged Stablecoin_: Italy's Bancomat plans to launch its stablecoin in 2026, making it available to regulated Italian and European institutions.

European Collaboration_: A group of 10 European banks, including BNP Paribas and ING, are working together to introduce a euro-backed stablecoin by 2026

Regulatory Compliance_: The stablecoin will adhere to the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, ensuring regulatory approval.

Meanwhile, Bitwise's CIO, Matt Hougan, is sounding the alarm on potential restrictions on stablecoin interest payments, comparing it to "banning cars from going faster than horses." He believes such limitations could stifle innovation and hinder the growth of stablecoins

The global stablecoin market is expected to reach $500-750 billion by 2026, driven by increasing adoption in cross-border payments, treasury automation, and DeFi

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