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<li>Svenska Handelsbanken took a minority equity stake in stablecoin issuer Qivalis alongside 36 other European banks.     *      Qivalis is developing a euro-pegged stablecoin intended to be regulated under the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Svenska Handelsbanken AB published the original content used to generate this news brief via Cision (Ref. ID: 202605200305BITN__<strong>UKPR</strong>SV_20260519-BIT-4325-0) on May 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)</li>
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<p>Svenska Handelsbanken has acquired a minority equity stake in stablecoin issuer Qivalis, joining 36 other European banks. Qivalis is working on a euro-pegged stablecoin that aims to comply with the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations.</p>

- Svenska Handelsbanken, along with 36 other European banks, has taken a minority equity stake in the stablecoin issuer Qivalis.  
- Qivalis is in the process of developing a euro-pegged stablecoin that will be regulated under the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework.  
- This development reflects a growing interest among traditional banks in the cryptocurrency sector and its regulatory landscape.

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Handelsbanken takes minority stake in stablecoin issuer Qivalis