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Sign InQivalis has announced a significant expansion of its euro-denominated stablecoin consortium by adding 25 new European banks. According to reports, the consortium now comprises 37 financial institutions, strengthening the digital asset infrastructure within the region. A notable addition to the group is Spuerkeess, a state-owned bank from Luxembourg.
This move comes amid intensifying competition in the regulated European stablecoin market, where Qivalis competes with initiatives such as Circle's EURC. Per market data, investors are closely watching how these banking alliances enhance liquidity under the new MiCA regulatory framework. Industry experts suggest that the inclusion of state-owned entities like Spuerkeess provides these digital instruments with greater institutional credibility compared to unregulated stablecoins.
Looking ahead, markets are awaiting a speech by ECB President Christine Lagarde on May 14, 2026, which may address the future of the digital euro and stablecoins. Additionally, PRE-FETCHED data showed UK GDP growth at 0.6% QoQ as of May 14, 2026, reflecting a relatively stable economic backdrop in Europe as these technical advancements unfold.
Update: Reports have identified major institutions including ABN Amro, Rabobank, Nordea, Bank of Ireland, and Handelsbanken among the new members, spreading the 37-bank consortium across 15 European countries. The group now aims to officially launch the stablecoin later in 2026.
Update: Reports have identified Qivalis as a Dutch-based entity aiming to use this strategic expansion to challenge the US dollar's dominance in the cryptocurrency market. The company seeks to position the digital euro as a viable global alternative for blockchain-based financial transactions.