Update
Banks and Fintechs to Debate Stablecoins at MERGE Madrid 2026
Santander, BBVA, Trade Republic, and Western Union will participate in the MERGE Madrid 2026 conference to discuss the future of stablecoins. The event will feature presentations from major international banks, European investment platforms, and remittance networks, including BBVA's role in Qivalis, a euro-denominated stablecoin project. The project aims to offer faster, cheaper payments and transfers available 24/7, and its commercial launch is planned for the second half of 2026, subject to authorization.