ECB claims digital euro will offer 'maximum level of privacy' amid surveillance fears
Central bank officials say the Eurosystem will be structurally unable to link users to purchases, but civil society groups remain skeptical. Source：CoinDesk
There’s so much betting against long-term bonds that a turnaround could catch investors off guard, says Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities’ strategist Frank Flight says a bet that appears to be onesided against longterm bonds could be setting up for a painful unwind.…
Supply absorption ‘key question’ as Bitcoin fails to reclaim $80K: Analysis
Bitcoin struggled to establish support at $80,000 as investor cohorts all returned to net profitability. Source：Cointelegraph
Japan weighs blockchain fast lane for securities cash settlement
The FSA, Finance Ministry, BOJ and financial institutions plan to study the infrastructure and produce a development plan by early 2027. Source：Cointelegraph
Bitcoin takes a breather after adding 23% in 7 days as ETF demand holds steady
The price of bitcoin fell to $79,000 on Wednesday after gaining 23% in seven days as August ETF inflows climbed above $3 billion. Source：CoinDesk
Kalshi’s $1.5B equity offering is three-quarters sold at $1.12B
The Form D lists 71 investors and says Kalshi is relying on an exemption that allows certain private offerings without SEC registration. Source：Cointelegraph
Euro stablecoins get a mainstream push as Revolut begins rolling out EURR in Europe
Revolut said the stablecoin’s rollout will start with a select group of customers within Denmark, Poland, and Portugal. Source：CoinDesk
‘The relationship quickly deteriorated’: My friend’s lawyer settled his injury case without his consent. What can he do?
“His former lawyer is now holding the settlement funds, maintaining that he is entitled to attorney’s fees.” Source：MarketWatch
Japan targets early 2030s launch for blockchain-based stock and bond settlement system
Japan's regulators are racing to modernize national settlement systems to prevent institutional investors and foreign capital from fleeing to overseas markets.…
SAP stock slumps as UBS downgrades stock on ‘slow’ move into AI
SAP stock slumped on Wednesday, making it the worstperforming largecap European stock, after a UBS analyst criticized the German database giant’s slow rollout…
Revolut rolls out euro stablecoin in three European markets
The Bridgeissued EURR token will support multiple blockchains and external wallets, with wider EEA availability expected this year. Source：Cointelegraph
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s retrial delayed to April 2027
Judge Katherine Polk Failla adjourned the retrial in light of Storm’s pending motion for acquittal and related request for a continuance. Source：Cointelegraph