... In 2025, USD Coin remains one of the most reliable and popular stablecoins. Although it may lag behind USDT in issuance volume, many prefer USDC for its transparency and regulatory compliance. Its popularity is particularly noticeable in the U.S. and Europe, where regulators carefully consider the choice of digital assets. In the future, USDC could benefit from the adoption of specific laws regarding stablecoins: if the legal framework is favorable, institutional investors and companies may begin ...

... calendar brings pivotal updates for investors focused on European and U.S. markets. Highlights include the UK’s labor market data, offering insights into wage growth and unemployment, which could shape the Bank of England’s policy direction. In Europe, Germany and the Eurozone’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index will provide a gauge of business and investor confidence, impacting the euro and European stocks. The U.S. will release its Small Business Optimism Index and Redbook Retail Sales, critical ...

Friday closes the week with critical economic indicators across global markets. Investors will focus on Eurozone inflation data and UK retail sales, offering insights into consumer behavior and price stability in Europe. In the U.S., industrial production and consumer sentiment data will shape expectations for economic resilience, while import/export prices shed light on inflationary pressures. China’s new home prices give a pulse on the housing market, and ...

... liquidity needed for growth. Venture activity is currently encompassing all regions. The US remains the leader (especially due to enormous investments in AI startups), the Middle East has doubled its startup funding, while a notable shift occurred in Europe: Germany has surpassed the UK in venture investments for the first time in a decade, underscoring the strengthening of continental ecosystems. In Asia, the situation is uneven: China is experiencing a downturn, while India, Israel, Southeast Asia,...

... significant portion in the AI sector), while a genuine investment surge is noted in the Middle East (with investments in Gulf region startups reaching approximately $2.1 billion in the first half of 2025, +134% year-on-year). There has been a shift in Europe, with Germany, for the first time in a decade, surpassing the UK in terms of venture funding, reflecting the strengthening of continental startup ecosystems. In Asia, the situation is uneven: investments in Chinese startups remain depressed (declining ...