Twenty-one major global financial institutions have begun work to jointly establish a stablecoin issuer, with a plan to launch a U.S. dollar-based stablecoin in the first half of 2027. Participants include Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Citi, Deutsche Bank, UBS, Santander, MUFG and Fidelity Investments. The group plans to focus first on a dollar stablecoin and later expand to products based on other G7 currencies, with a euro stablecoin listed next.

Samsung Electronics is showcasing an AI-integrated lifestyle at IFA 2026, Europe\'s largest home appliance trade show. The company said it will operate an exhibition hall in Berlin\'s Humboldt Carré from Sept. 2 to 6 under the theme, \"Your AI everyday companion.\" The venue features three zones focused on entertainment, home and self-care, including new displays, AI-powered TVs, connected home appliances and Galaxy devices.