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FDIC Clears Crypto Runway With New Blockchain Policy Shift
11.4.2025
The FDIC has thrown open the gates to crypto innovation, scrapping key barriers and embracing blockchain with a push for regulatory clarity. FDIC Shifts Crypto Rules, Sets the Stage for Digital Asset Banking Boom Acting Chairman Travis Hill used his address at the American Bankers Association’s...
XRP Could Hit $12.5 Before President Trump's Term Ends: Standard Chartered
8.4.2025
XRP is uniquely positioned at the heart of of cross-border payments, the report said
BoE's Andrew Bailey Nominated to Lead G20-Crypto Supervisor FSB
8.4.2025
The G20 tasked the FSB with coordinating the delivery of a regulatory framework for crypto-assets
Latam Insights: Largest Latam Bank Mulls Stablecoin, Brazil Bans Retirement Funds From Investing in Crypto
7.4.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Itau reveals it is considering launching its own stablecoin, Brazil bans retirement funds from investing in crypto, and also champions local...
Wall Street Bleeds, US Banks Cleared for Crypto, and More — Week in Review
6.4.2025
Wall Street bleeds, US Banks cleared for crypto, SEC commissioner calls for 7 crypto reforms, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Wall Street shed $2.85 trillion in value amid growing recession fears, following Trump’s new tariffs. Meanwhile, over 5,000 U.S. banks are now cleared...
BTC, ETH, XRP Set For a Near-Term Bounce as Attention Turns to Rate Cuts
4.4.2025
Data shows markets are pricing in four rate cuts in 2025 — 0.25 bps each in June, July, September and December. Rate cuts occur when a central bank, like the Federal Reserve, lowers interest rates to stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper
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
Largest Bank in Brazil Mulls Stablecoin, Awaits Regulation
3.4.2025
Itaú Unibanco, the largest banking institution in Brazil, is considering the issuance of a stablecoin, cautiously hoping to learn from the experiences of American banks and the final stablecoin regulations in the country. Itaú Unibanco Talks in-House Stablecoin, Regulation in Brazil Banks from...
7-Eleven Begins Accepting Bank of Korea’s Digital Currency in CBDC Trial
2.4.2025
Customers at 7-Eleven stores in South Korea can now pay using the Bank of Korea’s digital currency with a 10% discount to incentivize adoption
Acting SEC Chair Rejects Enforcement, First US Bank-Issued Stablecoin, and More — Week in Review
30.3.2025
Acting SEC chair rejects enforcement, first US bank-issued stablecoin, Bitcoin’s four-year cycle at crossroads, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Acting SEC Chair Uyeda called for clear rulemaking over enforcement to provide much-needed guidance to the industry. The first U.S....
5,000 US Banks Cleared for Crypto—Regulators Unlock Digital Assets
30.3.2025
Over 5,000 U.S. banks can now enter crypto markets as regulators lift approval requirements, signaling a major shift toward digital asset integration and streamlined oversight. US Regulators Unlock Crypto for Over 5,000 Banks The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a pivotal policy...
Potential Bitcoin price fall to $65K ‘irrelevant’ since central bank liquidity is coming — Analyst
29.3.2025
Bitcoin's (BTC) 7% decline saw the price drop from $88,060 on March 26 to $82,036 on March 29 and led to $158 million in long liquidations. This drop was particularly concerning for bulls, as gold surged to a record high at the same time, undermining Bitcoin’s “digital gold”...
Potential Bitcoin price fall to $65K ‘irrelevant’ since central bank liquidity is coming — Analyst
29.3.2025
Bitcoin's (BTC) 7% decline saw the price drop from $88,060 on March 26 to $82,036 on March 29 and led to $158 million in long liquidations. This drop was particularly concerning for bulls, as gold surged to a record high at the same time, undermining Bitcoin’s “digital gold”...
Potential Bitcoin price fall to $65K ‘irrelevant’ since central bank liquidity is coming — Analyst
29.3.2025
Bitcoin's (BTC) 7% decline saw the price drop from $88,060 on March 26 to $82,036 on March 29 and led to $158 million in long liquidations. This drop was particularly concerning for bulls, as gold surged to a record high at the same time, undermining Bitcoin’s “digital gold”...
Deutsche Bank Warns of Significant De-Dollarization Risks Among US Allies
29.3.2025
Deutsche Bank has issued a warning regarding the potential risks to the U.S. dollar’s status as a global reserve currency, citing concerns over the reliability of the Federal Reserve’s liquidity backstop, particularly its dollar swap lines. In light of informal discussions among...
President Trump Pardons Arthur Hayes, 2 Other BitMEX Co-Founders
28.3.2025
Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of BitMEX, pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Bank Secrecy Act and was sentenced to two years probation
FDIC Reverses U.S. Crypto Banking Policy That Demanded Prior Approvals
28.3.2025
The U.S. banking agency withdrew policies that contributed to crypt industry accusations that it pressured institutions to "debank" digital assets customers
FDIC Greenlights Bank Crypto Activities—No Approval Needed
28.3.2025
The FDIC announced that banks can engage in legally permitted crypto activities without prior regulatory approval, reversing previous policy, Reuters reported on Friday. This move follows a similar decision by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. “The FDIC is turning the page on...
French State Bank Bpifrance Plans $27M Investment in Digital Assets
28.3.2025
The bank plans to support local blockchain projects in their early stages for the betterment of the broader blockchain industry in France
UAE Central Bank Reveals Digital Dirham Symbol, Targets Late 2025 Launch
28.3.2025
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has unveiled the official symbol for the Digital Dirham, set to launch in retail markets by late 2025. Digital Dirham to Enable Tokenization The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced significant progress in its Digital Dirham initiative, unveiling...