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OKX rolls out stock-linked expiry futures for European retail traders, expanding competition with Coinbase, Kraken and Binance in regulated derivatives. OKX is rolling out expiry futures tied to the Magnificent 7, SPY, QQQ and major commodity benchmarks for European retail customers. In a Tuesday release shared with Cointelegraph, OKX said the new X-Perps markets allow users to trade futures linked to individual Magnificent 7 stocks, alongside index-linked contracts based on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 via SPY and QQQ. The products also provide exposure to gold, silver and oil with up to 10x leverage, using the same margin pool as customers' crypto holdings. Read more

Romania ranked 11th in Europe by the number of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects attracted in 2025, securing 109 initiatives, as per the EY European Investment Monitor 2026 report.

The Council of Europe has said it is helping Ukraine prepare the next stage of its decentralization reform, as well as future elections and the transition to civilian governance in liberated and frontline areas.

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Europeans conduct 38% of global stablecoin transactions, but euro-denominated tokens account for just 0.3% of the total stablecoin supply. The continent is among the world's most active users of stablecoins, and almost none of them are based on the euro. That gap was one of the main talking points of a consequential meeting in Nicosia, […] The post Europe is actively trying to stop the dollar stablecoin takeover appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The United States is reportedly planning to speed up the withdrawal of troops from military bases in Europe and will present its proposals to NATO allies next month.

Europe has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's demands to increase defense spending.

BTC Prague, Europe’s premier Bitcoin conference, returns to the PVA Expo Prague on June 11-13, 2026. Prague, Czech Republic, May 18, 2026 - BTC Prague, Europe’s premier Bitcoin conference, returns to the PVA Expo Prague on June 11-13, 2026. Entering its fourth edition, BTC Prague welcomes 8,500 attendees, uniting entrepreneurs, developers, investors, educators, and newcomers in the industry. This year, BTC Prague adds its new Bitcoin Living Masterclass track, a dedicated stage for talks on health, biohacking, financial sovereignty, AI, parenting, and more, from renowned experts in their fields on top of its best-in-class Bitcoin program. Without abandoning its Bitcoin-only philosophy, BTC Prague now broadens its appeal, including a wider range of topics very much in vogue among the Bitcoin community. The result is a three-day program of keynotes, panels, debates, and networking across four different stages surrounded by Europe’s largest Bitcoin expo. BTC Prague is a meeting point for those building Bitcoin’s ...

Ending Russia’s war against Ukraine is impossible without the involvement and leadership of the United States, while Europe must play a stronger in peace efforts.

Western Europe faced another day of record-breaking temperatures on Tuesday as a heatwave pushed the mercury well above normal levels for May. A so-called “heat dome” of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the sort of heat not usually seen until high summer. “It’s a bit worrying because it’s not really normal at this time of year, but unfortunately, I think this is going to become the norm in France,” student Chloe Voisin, 22, told AFP while touring the southwestern city of Bordeaux. Britain and France both reported that Monday was the warmest day in the month of May on record — with the French weather agency expecting Tuesday to be even hotter. French authorities on Tuesday also reported at least seven deaths linked to the heatwave — five of which were drownings, as many people sought relief on beaches and other bodies of water. Scientists say human-driven climate change is amplifying such extremes, with weather events like heatwaves, droughts and ...

Temperatures hit record highs for May in the United Kingdom and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week. A so-called “heat dome” of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the high temperatures not usually seen until high summer. Temperatures in Spain were expected to peak later this week at 38°C, while parts of Italy imposed restrictions on working outdoors. In the UK, the Met Office weather agency said it was the hottest May day on record, with temperatures hitting 34.8°C at Kew Gardens, southwest London – a full two degrees above the previous high. “This heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone May,” it said on X. “The weather here, it’s like a mini version of hell. It’s boiling. It’s like really hot,” said 10-year-old Liza Nizari on a visit to London, where temperatures normally average about 17°C or 18C at this time of year. Lindy Brand-Daloze, a 66-yea...

The euro-denominated stablecoin consortium Qivalis has received backing from 37 banks across 15 countries, and the asset is planned to launch in the second half of the year. ING noted that stablecoins already serve wholesale cross-border payments and blockchain-based bond settlement, but most of that activity is denominated in US dollars, creating currency exposure for […] The post Europe’s 37-bank stablecoin push tests whether on-chain finance defaults to euros or dollars appeared first on CryptoSlate.

IG Group, which launched spot crypto in the UK last year, is bringing the service to European investors through Bitpanda’s infrastructure. IG Europe has partnered with Bitpanda to offer crypto for European investors, using the Austrian exchange’s infrastructure for liquidity, trading connectivity and market data. IG’s push to bring spot crypto trading to its European client base comes after launching the service in the United Kingdom in 2025. The new expansion has no confirmed timeline. “This partnership broadens our product offering across Europe, giving experienced investors access to a wider range of asset classes with the quality and security they demand,” said Esteve Jane, managing director of IG Europe, which is regulated by BaFin in Germany. Read more

Amundi Launches Solana UCITS Fund: SOL Goes Institutional The post Solana News: Amundi Breaks Into Solana – Europe’s Largest Asset Manager Launches SOL UCITS Fund appeared first on Cryptonews.

Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said Europe should "absolutely" expect additional U.S. troop withdrawals as NATO allies provide more of their own defense.

Kaja Kallas says some powers seek to weaken EU, but unity makes Europe stronger together

Despite Orbán's loss in Hungary, far-right figures in the U.K., France and Germany are dominating in the polls, buoyed by a backlash to demographic shifts and economic malaise. Does this mean that liberal democracy in Europe is in mortal peril?

Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire tried his hand at Petrykivka painting for the first time during Europe Day celebrations at the Place de la Republique square.

A large-scale international memorial and unity run titled "I Run with Europe" was held in Kyiv to mark Europe Day.

Russia will remain the greatest security threat to Europe for the foreseeable future, and Germany must strengthen its own defense capabilities to prevent an open military conflict.