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Santander considers issuing stablecoin, retail crypto services
29.5.2025
The news comes at a time when many banks are considering issuing their own private stablecoins
Central Bank of Brazil Open to Change Proposal Establishing Controversial Stablecoin Ban
29.5.2025
Eduardo Nogueira Liberato, an official from the Central Bank of Brazil, stated that this stablecoin proposal is not set in stone, and that there is room to flexibilize the methods to allow citizens to execute withdrawals to self-custody wallets. Central Bank of Brazil Might Change Draft Banning...
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."
Russian Central Bank Greenlights Crypto-Linked Products for Qualified Investors
29.5.2025
The Bank of Russia is cautiously opening up the financial system to cryptocurrency-linked products for qualified investors, but with strict conditions. Financial institutions can now offer non-deliverable derivatives, securities, and digital financial assets whose returns are tied to crypto prices...
Central Bank of Russia Approves Crypto Financial Products for Qualified Investors
29.5.2025
Central Bank of Russia permits crypto derivatives only for qualified investors with limits. Cash settlement mandated; actual cryptocurrency…
Reserve Bank of India to roll out new use cases for digital rupee
29.5.2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to broaden the reach of its digital rupee pilots by introducing new use cases and features for both its retail (e₹-Retail) and wholesale (e₹-Wholesale) central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), according to the central bank’s Annual Report...
Reserve Bank of India to roll out new use cases for digital rupee
29.5.2025
India’s central bank is scaling up its digital rupee pilots with new features like programmability and offline payments, aiming for broader financial inclusion
Bitcoin and Web3 Wallet Firm Ledger Brings 'Crypto Life' Visa Card to U.S. Users
28.5.2025
The card, facilitated by crypto card enabler Baanx, offers users 1% cashback in bitcoin (BTC) or USDC on purchases, and the ability to directly deposit paychecks into the on-chain card account via bank transfer
Bitcoin Platform Mezo Debuts Mainnet to Build Circular BTC Economy
28.5.2025
Mezo is built to be a Bitcoin finance platform that enables its users to unlock practical utility in BTC and thus become their own bank
AMINA Bank hits $40M revenue in 2024 as crypto AUM doubles
28.5.2025
Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG, formerly SEBA Bank AG, reported record financial results for 2024, with revenue climbing 69% year-over-year to $40.4 million.The bank also saw its assets under management (AUM) rise by 136% to $4.2 billion, driven by institutional demand and strategic expansion...
BRICS Bank Fuels Russia’s De-Dollarization Push—Global Finance Faces Reset
28.5.2025
Russia is turbocharging its de-dollarization drive through the BRICS Bank, championing non-dollar financing and pushing a multipolar system to disrupt Western dominance in global finance. Russia Unleashes Non-Dollar Push With BRICS Bank—Is the USD Era Crumbling? Russian Deputy Foreign Minister...
Saylor Slams Proof-of-Reserves: ‘It’s Like Publishing Your Kids’ Bank Accounts’
27.5.2025
Warming up for the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Strategy founder Michael Saylor was asked to weigh in on the concept of proof-of-reserves. Saylor didn’t mince words, dismissing the idea entirely by stating it “dilutes the security” and calling it a flat-out “bad idea.” Saylor’s ‘Bad Idea’...
Solana Could Hit $275 by Year-End, $500 by 2029-End: Standard Chartered
27.5.2025
The bank said it expects solana to underperform ether over the next two to three years, in a report initiating coverage of the cryptocurrency
Former CFTC Chairman ‘Crypto Dad’ Joins Sygnum Bank
27.5.2025
Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad,” has joined Sygnum Bank as Senior Policy Advisor, as announced on May 27, 2025. Giancarlo, who was a strong advocate for open markets and balanced regulatory frameworks...
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo joins crypto bank Sygnum
27.5.2025
Christopher Giancarlo, former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined Sygnum in an advisory role, where he will help the crypto bank navigate global regulations amid growing institutional interest in digital assets. Giancarlo’s appointment as senior...
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo joins crypto bank Sygnum
27.5.2025
Christopher Giancarlo, former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined Sygnum in an advisory role, where he will help the crypto bank navigate global regulations amid growing institutional interest in digital assets. Giancarlo’s appointment as senior...
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo joins crypto bank Sygnum
27.5.2025
Christopher Giancarlo, former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined Sygnum in an advisory role, where he will help the crypto bank navigate global regulations amid growing institutional interest in digital assets. Giancarlo’s appointment as senior...
Largest Bank in Guatemala Turns to Crypto for Remittances
24.5.2025
Banco Industrial, the largest bank in Guatemala, has announced the integration of Sukupay, a crypto-based cross-border payment provider, to power its remittance services. Using Sukupay, Banco Industrial now offers its customers remittances at a flat fee of $0.99, allowing them to receive these...
Wall Street’s Crypto Coup? Mega Banks Quietly Gear Up for Stablecoin Entry
23.5.2025
America’s leading financial institutions are eyeing stablecoins, and a recent report reveals that multiple banks are quietly collaborating on ventures to debut crypto assets tethered to the U.S. dollar. WSJ: Stablecoin Bloc Forms Behind Closed Doors Should the Guiding and Establishing National...
Major U.S. Banks Mull Jointly Launching Stablecoin: WSJ
23.5.2025
Such a stablecoin, potentially open to other banks, aims to improve transaction speeds and efficiency while fending off competition from crypto firms