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Group 1: Launch of qivalis - A coalition of ten major European banks has launched a new Amsterdam-based company called qivalis to create a euro-pegged stablecoin aimed at countering the dominance of US digital-dollar systems [1] - The consortium includes major banks such as ING, UniCredit, BNP Paribas, and others, with a goal to establish a regulated European alternative to USD-focused tokens like USDT and USDC, which currently have a market cap of $261 billion [1] Group 2: Leadership and Licensing - Jan-Oliver Sell, previously with Coinbase, has been appointed as CEO of qivalis, with Floris Lugt from ING as CFO and Howard Davies as board chair [2] - The company plans to secure an Electronic Money Institution license from the Dutch central bank, a process expected to take six to nine months, aiming to launch the euro-backed stablecoin in early 2026 [2] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The United States is accelerating its stablecoin expansion under the GENIUS Act, which promotes dollar-backed token issuance to enhance US monetary influence abroad [3] - qivalis aims to reclaim monetary ground for Europe, positioning itself to compete with established players like Tether and Circle [3] Group 4: Systemic Risks of Stablecoins - The Swedish central bank has released a report analyzing systemic risks associated with widespread stablecoin adoption, warning of potential impacts on the traditional banking sector if households shift savings into private digital assets [4] - Concerns include higher funding costs for banks, tighter lending conditions, and upward pressure on mortgage and business loan rates [4] Group 5: Regulatory Environment - The report highlights issues such as fire-sale dynamics during redemption waves, inconsistencies in issuer guarantees, and competition among private currencies that may trade at discounts [5] - Although the MiCA regulation provides a legal framework for stablecoins backed by central-bank reserves, access to settlement accounts remains restricted by the European Central Bank and national central banks [5][6] Group 6: Poland's Regulatory Stance - Poland's President vetoed a crypto bill that would align the country with EU crypto regulations, citing concerns over civil freedoms and the potential negative impact on small businesses due to regulatory fees [7]

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Core Insights - Klarna has launched a new feature called Tap to Pay across 14 European markets, transforming its app into a contactless wallet for in-store purchases [1][2][5] Group 1: Product Launch and Features - Tap to Pay utilizes NFC technology, allowing consumers to set up flexible payment plans and make payments with a single tap within the Klarna app [3][5] - The feature is now available in Germany, Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Finland, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Portugal, Norway, Poland, Denmark, and Sweden, supporting both iOS and Android devices [6] Group 2: Market Context and Adoption - Over 80% of European shopping occurs in physical stores, making Tap to Pay a significant enhancement by bringing online shopping convenience to brick-and-mortar locations [2] - The launch builds on the success of the Klarna Card, which has over 4 million users and is accepted at more than 150 million merchant locations globally [4] Group 3: Company Overview - Klarna is a global digital bank with over 114 million active users and processes approximately 3.4 million transactions daily [7] - The company aims to empower consumers to pay smarter and is trusted by over 850,000 retailers, including major brands like Uber, H&M, and Nike [7]