Group 1 - BBVA has joined Qivalis, a consortium of lenders aiming to introduce a regulated euro stablecoin to compete with the dominance of digital dollars [1] - The group now includes a dozen major EU banks, such as BNP Paribas, ING, and UniCredit, with BBVA's assets totaling $800 billion [1] - The project aims to create a token backed by established banks, providing an alternative to dollar-tied crypto-native stablecoins [2] Group 2 - Currently, only $860 million of the $300 billion stablecoin market is tied to the euro, with Tether and Circle Internet dominating the market with $185 billion and $70 billion respectively [2] - A euro-pegged coin would enable EU businesses and consumers to conduct blockchain-based payments in euros without relying on external financial systems [3] - Collaboration among banks is essential to establish common standards for the future banking model, as stated by BBVA's head of partnerships and innovation [3] Group 3 - BBVA's participation signifies the commitment of European banks to develop a European on-chain payment ecosystem based on trust [4] - Qivalis is seeking authorization from the Dutch central bank to operate as an electronic money institution, a necessary step under the EU's MiCA regulatory framework [4] - The project plans to launch the euro stablecoin in the second half of 2026 [5]