Tag Archives: Dutch Central Bank

Launch of Qivalis Marks Major Step Toward a Euro-Backed Stablecoin as BNP Paribas Enters Ten-Bank Initiative

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has become the tenth member of a European banking consortium developing a MiCAR-compliant euro-backed stablecoin through a newly created Netherlands-based entity, Qivalis. The initiative aims to strengthen Europe’s digital payment capabilities, provide a secure on-chain alternative … Read the full press release

iDEAL to Rebrand as iDEAL | Wero in 2026, Marking the Start of Europe’s Unified Digital Payment Future

(IN BRIEF) Starting in 2026, iDEAL will transition into iDEAL | Wero, marking the first phase in the rollout of Wero — Europe’s new all-in-one digital wallet under the European Payments Initiative (EPI). Backed by ABN AMRO, ING, Rabobank, and … Read the full press release