financial services

Large blue euro (€) symbol sculpture with yellow stars, representing the European Union, stands in front of modern glass skyscrapers under a clear blue sky. The buildings reflect light, emphasizing a financial or business district setting.

07/15/2026

ECB Selects 36 Providers for Digital Euro Pilot

The ECB will test the digital euro with 36 payment providers from 2027, subject to EU legislation establishing its legal basis.

07/15/2026

EU Plans MiCA Review for Stablecoins and Tokenization

The EU may revise MiCA to regulate non-EU stablecoin issuers and address tokenized payments, deposits, and emerging payment infrastructure.

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07/15/2026

Ireland Gives Financial Consumers a Right to Speak to a Human

Ireland’s new distance-financial-services rules strengthen consumer rights to human intervention, clear pre-contract information, and accessible online withdrawal.