Rising energy prices are threatening to lift inflation again. The ECB is not expected to act before Thursday, but experts say a policy response could come in the autumn.
The Bank of Spain granted a license to Criptan, making it the fourth cryptocurrency exchange platform in the country authorized to provide payment services with regulated stablecoins, joining Bit2Me, Crossmint and Minos.
Researchers found that dollar‑backed stablecoins are less impacted by capital controls than conventional bank deposits, prompting the BIS to warn that these digital assets could undermine capital controls in emerging economies and challenge monetary sovereignty.
The anti‑money‑laundering authority FIU reports a significant increase in suspicious transaction reports from neobanks and notes that 2025 saw one of the biggest credit‑card fraud cases.
The UK Parliament has set up a parliamentary inquiry to investigate how banks’ restrictions on cryptocurrency companies and their customers affect investment opportunities and market competition.
Since this Tuesday, German homeowners can again apply for subsidies from KfW for heating‑system replacements. The programme’s terms have been altered, creating winners and losers among property owners.
Alibaba’s e‑commerce platform was hit with a €550 million fine by the EU for allowing the sale of illegal goods, the biggest sanction imposed under the Digital Services Act.
BaFin has again highlighted deficiencies in Helaba’s AML procedures, stating that the bank needs to improve its customer identification and monitoring processes to meet regulatory standards
BaFin has identified deficiencies in Helaba’s AML procedures, urging the bank to improve its customer due‑diligence and monitoring processes.
The Aughinish Alumina plant in Ireland, tied to Oleg Deripaska, is under increased regulatory scrutiny due to EU sanctions against the Russian oligarch, prompting fears among locals about the future of jobs at the facility.