MERGE Madrid 2026 will take place from October 27th to 29th, gathering over 3,000 attendees and 250 speakers. The event focuses on the integration of stablecoins into traditional banking and global payment systems.
The Qivalis alliance, involving 37 financial institutions from 15 countries including BBVA and BNP Paribas, plans a commercial launch of a euro-denominated stablecoin in the second half of 2026.
Santander is collaborating with major banks like Citi, Goldman Sachs, and UBS to develop digital money backed by G7 currency reserves on public blockchains.
Western Union is integrating its USDPT stablecoin, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank on the Solana network, into its global remittance infrastructure to enable 24/7 transfers.
Trade Republic will discuss the role of investment platforms in facilitating regulated access to digital assets for retail investors during the conference at the Palacio de Cibeles.
