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Madrid to host the banks building the next generation of European digital money

Published

31 July 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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Europe

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Read at en.cryptonomist.ch

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Fusion42 · 31 July 2026 · Fusion42 review

Madrid will host MERGE 2026, a major event uniting banks, regulators, and financial leaders to discuss and build the future of euro-denominated stablecoins and digital payment infrastructure under the MiCA framework, highlighting Europe's drive for monetary sovereignty in digital money.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a clear opening as European banks rally around a euro-backed digital stablecoin regulated under MiCA, creating a new payment rail outside US dollar dominance. Start engaging with this consortium and regulators now to secure early partnerships and market footholds.

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1 source · 31 Jul 2026

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