Group 1: Coinbase and BVNK Acquisition - Coinbase and BVNK have called off their planned $2 billion acquisition, which was in the due diligence stage after entering exclusivity agreements in October [1] - The reason for the deal falling through was not immediately clear [1] Group 2: BVNK Overview - BVNK is a U.K.-based technology company providing traditional payment and stablecoin infrastructure, including cross-border payments and digital wallets [2] - The company collaborates with Worldpay for USDC stablecoin payouts and supports PayPal's stablecoin, PYUSD [2] Group 3: Coinbase's New Offerings - Coinbase has launched an interest-bearing savings account in the U.K., offering 3.75% annual interest with no minimum lockup and protection for balances up to 85,000 pounds [3] - This move is part of Coinbase's strategy to integrate more traditional financial services [4] Group 4: Visa's Stablecoin Initiatives - Visa has launched a pilot for stablecoin payouts on Visa Direct, allowing businesses to send U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin payouts directly to wallets [5][6] - The initiative aims to enhance the speed of wage access for creators and gig workers [6] Group 5: Bank of England's Regulatory Proposals - The Bank of England is seeking input on stablecoin regulations, proposing that issuers can hold up to 60% of backing assets in short-term U.K. government debt [7][8] - Proposed limits include $26,300 per stablecoin for consumers and $13.1 million for businesses, which have faced criticism from industry advocates [9] Group 6: Canada's Financial Innovations - Canada's recent budget focuses on stablecoin oversight, real-time payments, and cybersecurity, with plans for a Canadian stablecoin launch in 2026 [15][16] - The Bank of Canada will allocate approximately $12 million over two years for stablecoin oversight [17] Group 7: Adyen's Growth Strategy - Adyen has set long-term revenue growth targets of approximately 20% beyond 2026, with an expected adjusted EBITDA margin above 55% by 2028 [20][21] - The company reported net revenue of 598.4 million euros, a 20% year-over-year increase [23] Group 8: Revolut's Stablecoin Conversions - Revolut has introduced fee-free stablecoin conversions, allowing customers to swap up to $578,000 USD for USDT or USDC per month at a one-to-one ratio [24] - This initiative aims to enhance transparency in stablecoin conversions [25]