Key Points The ECB sees Trump’s support for U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins as a catalyst for accelerating digital euro legislation. The European Commission proposed digital euro legislation in June 2023, but progress has been slow. Cipollone warns that spreading U.S. stablecoins...
Key Points Volkswagen is developing a €20,000 ($21,000) entry-level EV, set for production in 2027. The vehicle was recently revealed to Volkswagen employees, with a public unveiling planned for early March. It will be part of a lineup that includes the ID.2all, which will launch in 2026 for €25,000. Volkswagen has sold over 1.35 million...
Key Points U.S. stock futures rose slightly, with Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all showing gains. Cooling economic data fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates. Amazon's earnings report is highly anticipated and will focus on AI investment plans. Qualcomm and Arm stocks fell due to disappointing revenue forecasts. Oil prices...
Key Points Archaeologists discovered the world's oldest rune stone fragments at Svingerud, Norway. The fragments in different graves fit together like a puzzle, suggesting intentional separation. The inscriptions include multiple runic sequences and ambiguous symbols, possibly added at different times. The discovery challenges previous assumptions about early runes and their symbolic and practical uses. Archaeologists...
Key Points Kaspersky identified SparkCat malware in apps on both Android and iOS, which has been active since March 2024....
