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Qivalis receives EMI authorization from Dutch central bank for euro stablecoin
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
European banking consortium Qivalis received Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorization from the Dutch central bank, enabling it to issue euro-denominated stablecoins under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). This approval positions Qivalis to launch its euro-backed stablecoin in a market currently dominated by US dollar stablecoins.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 7 sources have reported it between 14 Oct 2026 and 15 Oct 2026.
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You can now enter the European euro stablecoin market with regulatory backing as Qivalis' license signals growing central bank support for on-chain European assets. The US dollar's dominance is being challenged, creating fresh opportunities for euro-focused payment and fintech startups.
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7 sources · first reported 14 Oct 2026 · latest 15 Oct 2026
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