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Carlo R.W. De Meijer

Carlo R.W. De Meijer The Meyer Financial Services Advisory (MIFS) at MIFSA

GENIUS and CLARITY ACT: US Financial Institutions entering the digital space

Since President Trump has signed the GENIUS Act a lot has been published on what that could bring to the traditional financial sector. It opens doors for traditional financial institutions (FIs) to enter the digital asset space with fewer regulatory hurdles. Banks can now more easily offer crypto services and provide banking to crypto businesses i...

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Carlo R.W. De Meijer

Carlo R.W. De Meijer The Meyer Financial Services Advisory (MIFS) at MIFSA

Europe’s digital payments push: Consortium of EU banks launch euro-based stablecoin

A consortium of 11 major European banks recently announced their plan to develop and launch a euro-denominated stablecoin. This announcement follows a growing push for greater digital payment autonomy in Europe, as US market dominance grows amid support from the Trump administration. This collaboration showcases Europe’s determination to create an...

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Steve Durbin

Steve Durbin CEO at RYT

From Pilot Projects to Public Infrastructure: Why 2025–2026 Is the Year Governments Bet Big on Block

The Bahamas launched the world’s first retail digital currency in 2020. A few years later, Jamaica and Nigeria followed, while China began piloting the digital yuan at scale. Many dismissed these initiatives as niche or politically motivated at first. Yet, today more than 110 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are exploring some form o...

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GENIUS and CLARITY ACT: US Financial Institutions entering the digital space

Since President Trump has signed the GENIUS Act a lot has been published on what that could bring to the traditional financial sector. It opens doors for traditional financial institutions (FIs) to enter the digital asset space with fewer regulatory hurdles. Banks can now more easily offer crypto services and provide banking to crypto businesses i...

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Carlo R.W. De Meijer

Carlo R.W. De Meijer The Meyer Financial Services Advisory (MIFS) at MIFSA

BoE Digital Pound project reversal: innovative payment solutions at commercial banks

The debate surrounding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has reached a new but unexpected stage. The Bank of England (BoE) is reportedly reevaluating its digital pound plan, with internal discussions suggesting a potential shift away from prioritizing a digital pound, opening a new phase of CBDC reconsideration. While the global trend still ...

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Carlo R.W. De Meijer

Carlo R.W. De Meijer The Meyer Financial Services Advisory (MIFS) at MIFSA

Banks and Stablecoins: a first step towards bridging traditional finance and the crypto world

Stablecoins are attracting considerable attention by traditional financial institutions. Regulatory shifts are paving the way for banks to engage with stablecoins. These are rapidly evolving from a niche vertical in the cryptocurrency ecosystem into a foundational element of the global financial system. Stablecoins are increasingly becoming a pref...

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Carlo R.W. De Meijer

Carlo R.W. De Meijer The Meyer Financial Services Advisory (MIFS) at MIFSA

Towards US Strategic Bitcoin reserve: first reactions and mixed feelings

In march 2025 the new elected US present Trump signed an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin reserve as part of the Bitcoin Act of 2025. This announcement has sent an enormous wave around the world. The idea of creating a Strategic Bitcoin reserve has also gained momentum in other countries worldwide.. The establishment of the reserv...

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Carlo R.W. De Meijer

Carlo R.W. De Meijer The Meyer Financial Services Advisory (MIFS) at MIFSA

Increasing role of cryptocurrencies in Sub-Saharan Africa

Recently a growing number of blogs and articles have been published focussing on the increased adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in Africa especially in Sub Saharan Africa. According to these reports Africa is the fastest-growing cryptocurrency market among developing economies This is driven by crypto friendly regulation in a...

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Carlo R.W. De Meijer

Carlo R.W. De Meijer The Meyer Financial Services Advisory (MIFS) at MIFSA

ECB Distributed Settlement Technology system for central bank money: from Exploration to Expansion

On 20 February the Eurosystem announced the decision of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) to expand its initiative to settle transactions recorded on distributed ledger technology (DLT) in central bank money. This expansion initiative builds on the previous extensive exploratory work which was conducted between May and Novem...

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Carlo R.W. De Meijer

Carlo R.W. De Meijer The Meyer Financial Services Advisory (MIFS) at MIFSA

The rise of AI-driven cryptocurrencies: towards a smarter crypto market

A lot has already been written about the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology. This could become one of the most transformational technology movements in contemporary history. A new trend is now emerging at the intersection of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI): the advent of AI-based cryptocurrencies. ...

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