The entity formed by 10 banks is working on obtaining regulatory approval from the Dutch Central Bank to launch a stablecoin “in the second half of 2026.”
A group of 10 banks plans to introduce a euro-pegged stablecoin in 2026 under an entity authorized by the Dutch Central Bank.
In a Tuesday notice, BNP Paribas said it would join nine other EU-based banks in an effort to launch a euro-backed stablecoin “in the second half of 2026.” The Amsterdam-based entity formed by the banks, Qivalis, will launch a stablecoin compliant with the region’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, subject to regulatory approval.
“A native euro stablecoin isn’t just about convenience — it’s about monetary autonomy in the digital age,” said Qivalis CEO Jan-Oliver Sell. “Presenting new opportunities for European companies and consumers to interact with onchain payments and digital asset markets in their own currency.”
