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Fed Pauses Rate Hikes, Cuts Treasury Redemption Cap as Tariff Effects Loom
19.3.2025
The U.S. central bank opted to hold the federal funds rate steady within the range of 4.25% to 4.50%, emphasizing that “inflation remains somewhat elevated.” Powell Highlights Tariff Challenges in Economy, Fed Adjusts Financial Strategy Simultaneously, the Federal Reserve announced a strategic...
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Cuts Growth Outlook, Raises Inflation Forecast
19.3.2025
The U.S. central bank continues to expect the fed funds rate to end 2025 at 3.9%, or roughly two rate cuts by year-end
Bank of Korea Dismisses Bitcoin Reserves, Cites Volatility Concerns
19.3.2025
The Bank of Korea has stated it has not considered adding bitcoin ( BTC) to its foreign exchange reserves, emphasizing the need for extreme caution on this matter. Volatility: Crypto’s Achilles Heel The South Korean central bank has stated that it has not explored adding bitcoin ( BTC) to...
EOS Rebrands as Vaulta: A Web3 Banking Firm Offering Crypto Services
19.3.2025
EOS Network has officially rebranded as Vaulta, a Web3 banking firm that aims to offer a wide range…
More US Crypto Firms Seek Bank Licenses Under Trump Rule
19.3.2025
The pro-crypto stance of the Donald Trump administration has created a more favorable environment for crypto firms to…
Bitcoin Price Little Changed as Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rate Steady
19.3.2025
The BOJ decision to hold rates steady keeps Japanese bond yields in check, limiting pressure on bitcoin’s price
Battered Bitcoin Looks to U.S. Fed for Support, Bank of America Predicts End of Quantitative Tightening
19.3.2025
The expected end of quantitative tightening could bode well for BTC and other risk assets, but gains may be tempered by stagflationary adjustments in economic projections
Bakkt stock tumbles nearly 30% after losing Bank of America and Webull
19.3.2025
Crypto firm Bakkt’s share price has closed March 18 trading down over 27% after it disclosed that two of it biggest clients, the Bank of America and Webull, won’t renew commercial agreements. In a March 17 regulatory filing, Bakkt said it had received notice of Bank of America...
Xapo Bank Unleashes Bitcoin-Backed Loans—Borrow up to $1M Without Selling BTC
19.3.2025
Xapo Bank is revolutionizing bitcoin finance with a game-changing loan service—borrow up to $1M in USD without selling your BTC. Bitcoin-Backed Loans: A New Era of Crypto Credit Xapo Bank has introduced a bitcoin-backed loan service, enabling qualifying members to secure USD loans without...
Crypto companies seeking bank charters under Trump admin — Report
18.3.2025
Cryptocurrency and fintech companies are increasingly seeking bank charters in an attempt to grow their businesses under the Trump administration, according to a report from Reuters, which talked to more than half a dozen industry executives.The moves come as the administration is seen as more...
Crypto companies seeking bank charters under Trump admin — Report
18.3.2025
Cryptocurrency and fintech companies are increasingly seeking bank charters in an attempt to grow their businesses under the Trump administration, according to a report from Reuters, which talked to more than half a dozen industry executives.The moves come as the administration is seen as more...
Fintech and Crypto Firms Seek Bank Charters Under Trump Administration: Reuters
18.3.2025
Financial technology and crypto firms are increasingly applying for state or national bank charters, despite the community’s historical resistance to centralized banking
Crypto Wealth Manager Xapo Bank Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Loans up to $1M
18.3.2025
The product is designed for long term holders of bitcoin who might be looking for a loan to buy or upgrade a property, or buy a new car, Xapo said
Xapo Bank launches Bitcoin-backed USD loans targeting hodlers
18.3.2025
Xapo Bank, a global cryptocurrency-friendly bank headquartered in Gibraltar, is betting on crypto lending revival by launching Bitcoin-backed US dollar loans.Qualifying Xapo Bank clients can now access Bitcoin (BTC) loans of up to $1 million, the firm said in an announcement shared with...
Xapo Bank launches Bitcoin-backed USD loans targeting hodlers
18.3.2025
Xapo Bank, a global cryptocurrency-friendly bank headquartered in Gibraltar, is betting on crypto lending revival by launching Bitcoin-backed US dollar loans.Qualifying Xapo Bank clients can now access Bitcoin (BTC) loans of up to $1 million, the firm said in an announcement shared with...
Bank of Korea Rejects Bitcoin for Reserves, Citing High Volatility and Liquidity Concerns
18.3.2025
South Korea’s central bank has ruled out adding bitcoin to its foreign exchange reserves, citing extreme price volatility and failure to meet liquidity and investment-grade standards. This stance follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s March 6 executive order promoting bitcoin stockpiling. The Bank...
Bakkt Shares Drop 35% After Loss of Two Major Customers
17.3.2025
The company is also delaying the filing of its annual report
Ether in Structural Decline, Year-End Price Target Slashed to $4K: Standard Chartered
17.3.2025
Layer 2 blockchains were meant to improve scalability on the Ethereum network, but Coinbase's Base has reduced ether's market cap by $50 billion, the report said
Bank of Korea to take ‘cautious approach’ to Bitcoin reserve
17.3.2025
The Bank of Korea says it is taking a “cautious approach” to potentially including Bitcoin as a foreign exchange reserve.Officials from the Korean central bank said in a March 16 response to a written inquiry that they have not looked into a potential Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, citing high...
European Central Bank Official Warns US Crypto Support Could Lead to Future Financial Crisis
17.3.2025
Francois Villeroy de Galhau, a member of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council, has expressed concerns that the…