Europe Weighs Tokenized SEPA as Payments Modernization Push Deepens
Deputy Governor Chiara Scotti has urged European policymakers to assess a tokenized version of SEPA, framing it as a way to accelerate euro payments, strengthen financial autonomy and support the next phase of tokenized finance. The proposal positions tokenized payments as programmable infrastructure, not simply a faster version of existing bank transfers.
Gate Secures Maltese PSD2 Payment Licence to Link EU Fiat and Stablecoin Rails
Gate Technology Ltd. has secured a Payment Institution licence under the EU’s Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) from the Malta Financial Services Authority, expanding its ability to run regulated payment services across the EU. The licence is intended to support euro on and off ramps and regulated stablecoin flows for both institutional and retail clients. […]