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Asia Morning Briefing: Singapore Authorities Say Token2049 Organizer Not Covered by Russia Sanctions After A7A5 Appearance
8.10.2025
Monetary Authority of Singapore spokesperson tells CoinDesk that entities not regulated as financial institutions are not subject to sanctions measures
Chainlink Teams With Major Financial Institutions to Fix $58B Corporate Actions Problem
29.9.2025
A pilot project used Chainlink's infrastructure to extract and validate data, producing unified records in near real-time and reducing manual work and error
SWIFT to Develop Blockchain-Based Ledger for 24/7 Cross-Border Payments
29.9.2025
SWIFT is working with a group of over 30 financial institutions to build a ledger based on a prototype by Ethereum developers Consensys
Morgan Stanley Prepares to Open E*Trade Doors to Major Crypto Trading
23.9.2025
U.S. banking giants are racing into crypto as Morgan Stanley prepares to unlock bitcoin, ether, and solana trading for millions of E*Trade clients. Morgan Stanley Set to Open Crypto Trading for E*Trade Users Major U.S. banks are pushing deeper into digital assets as regulatory changes reshape...
Minnesota Credit Union to Launch Stablecoin; Claims to Be First in U.S.
10.9.2025
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union's upcoming token highlights how smaller financial institutions may tap stablecoins to be competitive following U.S. regulatory clarity
Company Focused on Bringing Ethereum to Wall Street Raises $40 Million
4.9.2025
Etherealize has closed a $40 million funding round to develop Ethereum-based infrastructure for institutional finance. The investment was led by venture firms Electric Capital and Paradigm. $40M Investment to Fund Development of Ethereum Trading, Settlement Systems According to the announcement...
Trump to sign executive order punishing financial institutions for 'debanking': Report
7.8.2025
Trump’s executive order comes as a group of bank associations are trying to block bank applications from four digital asset firms
Trump to sign executive order punishing financial institutions for 'debanking': Report
7.8.2025
Trump’s executive order comes as a group of bank associations are trying to block bank applications from four digital asset firms
Trump to sign executive order punishing financial institutions for ‘debanking’: Report
7.8.2025
Trump’s executive order comes as a group of bank associations tries to block bank applications from four digital asset firms
Trump to sign executive order punishing financial institutions for ‘debanking’: Report
7.8.2025
Trump’s executive order comes as a group of bank associations tries to block bank applications from four digital asset firms
FinCEN Warns Financial Institutions of Crypto Kiosk Scams
5.8.2025
The regulator cited a growing number of scams involving crypto kiosks, including fake tech support and bank-related scams
Falconx Expands Into Latin America, Partnering With Major Financial Institutions
30.7.2025
Falconx, a leading institutional digital asset prime broker, has announced its expansion into Latin America, partnering with major financial institutions such as BTG Pactual and Mercado Bitcoin. This move aims to support the region’s rapidly growing institutional crypto market by providing...
Wisdomtree Launches USDW Stablecoin to Meet Growing Demand
23.7.2025
Wisdomtree has officially launched its own stablecoin, USDW, as part of a broader strategy to establish a full-stack stablecoin business catering to both retail and institutional users. USDW, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin designed for transactions, is complemented by WTGXX, a tokenized U.S....
Circle Applies for National Trust Bank Charter
30.6.2025
A federal trust charter would bring Circle under direct federal bank regulator oversight, aligning it with how traditional financial institutions are overseen
FSB Chief: Crypto Nears Tipping Point in Financial System Integration
13.6.2025
Global financial stability faces a pivotal moment as crypto’s deepening ties with traditional finance drive urgent calls for regulatory overhaul. FSB Chair Warns of Crypto’s Systemic Risk, Demands Swift Global Action Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair Klaas Knot sounded a warning on...
Russia Says Financial Institutions Can Offer Crypto-Linked Instruments to Qualified Investors
29.5.2025
The Bank of Russia said "financial institutions may offer qualified investors financial derivatives, securities, and digital financial assets whose yields are linked to cryptocurrency prices."
Stablecoins Go Mainstream: 9 in 10 Financial Institutions Now Implementing, Execs Say
16.5.2025
Stablecoins have transitioned from experimental projects to essential components of global payment systems, driven by speed, regulatory clarity, and infrastructure readiness, according to Fireblocks’ 2025 State of Stablecoins report. Fireblocks’ Survey: 90% of Firms Have Stablecoin Initiatives...
UK's First FCA-Regulated Crypto Derivatives Trading Venue GFO-X Debuts in London
13.5.2025
The new platform executed its first trade on Tuesday between financial institutions Virtu Financial and IMC
A Tale of Two Crypto Camps
21.4.2025
In a surprising twist, it’s not the crypto participants but Wall Street giants who are now championing decentralization, transparency, and immutability. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second...
Brazil’s Largest Bank Itaú Unibanco Mulls Its Own Stablecoin
3.4.2025
The bank’s decision will depend on regulatory developments in Brazil and the success of stablecoin rollouts by U.S. financial institutions