According to the source, nine major European banks, including UniCredit and ING, are developing a euro-based stablecoin slated for a 2026 launch as an alternative to dollar-backed tokens; source: X post dated Sep 25, 2025. The post characterizes the initiative as a bank-led consortium effort focused on a euro-denominated token positioned to compete with USD stablecoins; source: X post dated Sep 25, 2025. For traders, key next steps are to monitor for official announcements from the named banks and any pilot or regulatory disclosures that confirm the 2026 timeline and technical design; source: X post dated Sep 25, 2025.

According to @StockMKTNewz citing Nikkei Asia, Apple (AAPL) has begun exploring test production of a foldable iPhone in Taiwan. According to @StockMKTNewz, the foldable iPhone is rumored to debut in 2026. According to @StockMKTNewz, Apple is targeting a total of 95 million iPhones for its 2026 lineup.

According to the source, Japan Post Bank plans to launch a yen-backed digital currency in 2026. According to the source, the bank holds roughly JPY 190T (about 1.3 trillion USD) in deposits, placing it among the largest retail banks globally. According to the source, the initiative could put a digital yen in the hands of over 120 million customers. According to the source, traders can mark the 2026 timeline as a catalyst window to monitor JPY-linked digital currency rails, Japan on-ramp development, and liquidity shifts in yen pairs.