Marco Bianchi 
Spiko has integrated Coinbase Payments into two EU regulated UCITS Treasury funds, allowing investors to subscribe and redeem using USDC and EURC stablecoins via the Base blockchain network.
Bankinter’s analysis department issued bullish equity market forecasts for the period through December 2027, projecting the Ibex 35 will reach 22,328 points with 15% upside potential, while US equity indices are expected to gain 30% and European indices 10-12%. The bank recommends positions in technology, semiconductors, infrastructure, utilities, defense, and banking sectors.
Alantra’s president Eguidazu acquired 2.5 million euros in company shares, becoming the primary shareholder ahead of major Spanish investor Ricardo Portabella. The purchase is interpreted as a confidence signal to the market following the company’s strategic plan announcement.
BNY Mellon expanded its institutional custody platform to include USDC minting and redemption functionality as part of its ongoing partnership with Circle, where BNY serves as the primary custodian of USDC reserves.
The Spanish Ibex index opens the week near record levels with stability in oil prices limiting portfolio adjustments. Inditex is cited as a downward pressure on the index.
Three companies (HIP, Digi, and Ignis) are planning IPOs with a combined target of over 1,500 million euros. The tentative timeline points to autumn as the planned listing period, though Digi’s Spanish subsidiary has indicated a possible July debut.
BBVA is the European bank that rises most when US long-term debt yields increase. Santander and CaixaBank stock valuations have also been historically boosted by this dynamic.
Major asset managers including BlackRock, Apollo, KKR, Cliffwater, Blue Owl, Partners Group, and UBS are implementing redemption restrictions on investors participating in private credit, private equity, and real estate funds, affecting approximately half a trillion euros in trapped capital.
IAG, the parent company of Iberia and British Airways, experienced significant stock market gains due to favorable conditions including declining oil prices, an aggressive share repurchase program, and resilient passenger demand despite higher fares.
International Airlines Group (IAG) shares hit new highs on the Spanish stock exchange, benefiting from declining oil prices, a robust share repurchase program, and resilient flight demand despite rising ticket prices. The stock gained 8.8% over four consecutive sessions.