Banks

A consortium of 10 European banks, including BNP Paribas, is developing a euro-backed stablecoin to compete with US dollar stablecoins. The project will be registered in Amsterdam under the name Qivalis and aims for launch in H2 2026.

After years of negligible returns, savings accounts in the Netherlands are finally offering attractive interest rates, with some banks providing up to 3%. This article compares the highest rates available, including those from traditional Dutch banks and international fintech providers, and analyzes whether saving is worthwhile in the current inflationary environment.