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Animoca Brands and Standard Chartered Establish Stablecoin Issuer in Hong Kong
8.8.2025
The joint venture, known as Anchorpoint, also includes Hong Kong Telecom and aims to build a business model for the issuance of licensed stablecoins
Spanish Bank BBVA Said to Offer Off-Exchange Custody to Binance Customers: FT
8.8.2025
Cryptocurrency exchanges have been rolling out stricter controls and clearer disclosures on how user funds are safeguarded
Salomon Brothers Say It Has Completed Process of Notifying 'Abandoned' Crypto Wallets
7.8.2025
Revived investment bank Salomon Brothers is using Bitcoin’s blockchain to claim abandoned wallets, sparking legal and ethical debates as it targets dormant addresses holding billions in BTC
Pierre Poilievre Reaffirms Stance Against Canadian CBDC
7.8.2025
Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre once again slammed plans by the Bank of Canada to create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a video published Sunday where the 46-year-old politician can be seen answering questions from constituents in an intimate setting. In the video,...
Bank of America Addresses Debanking Claims, Backing Regulatory Reform
7.8.2025
Bank of America’s CEO has backed fixing banking rules amid uproar over U.S. President Donald Trump’s debanking claims, as the crypto industry warns regulatory overreach is quietly choking financial access. Bank of America CEO Backs Rulebook Fix as Trump’s $1B Claim Sparks Uproar Bank of America...
KakaoBank plans to ‘actively participate’ in stablecoin market: Report
7.8.2025
KakaoBank is reportedly looking at services for the issuance and custody of stablecoins with plans to “actively participate” in the crypto market
KakaoBank plans to ‘actively participate’ in stablecoin market: Report
7.8.2025
South Korea’s KakaoBank is looking at services for the issuance and custody of stablecoins with plans to “actively participate” in the crypto market
KakaoBank plans to ‘actively participate’ in stablecoin market: Report
7.8.2025
South Korea’s KakaoBank is looking at services for the issuance and custody of stablecoins with plans to “actively participate” in the crypto market
Ripple’s National Trust Bank Bid Faces Fierce Pushback From Banking Community
7.8.2025
Ripple’s move to launch a national trust bank is drawing fire for threatening to erode regulatory safeguards, destabilize the banking system, and blur core institutional boundaries. Ripple’s Bank Ambitions Collide With Legacy Finance The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), which...
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
Report: Trump’s Draft Executive Order Would Fine Banks Over Bias Against Crypto Firms, Conservatives
5.8.2025
The Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump has allegedly prepared a draft executive order warning banking regulators and financial institutions that they could face disciplinary action if they discriminate against conservatives or crypto companies. An Alleged Executive Order Puts...
Coinbase Claims the Bank Secrecy Act Is Broken and Wants to Fix It With Crypto
5.8.2025
Coinbase has proclaimed that the Bank Secrecy Act, designed to safeguard the U.S. financial system from malicious actors, is flawed due to its implications for private data. Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal believes that ZKPs might be the answer to the act’s excessive data vulnerabilities. Coinbase...
Prediction Markets and CME Fedwatch Data Place Sky-High Odds on Fed Rate Cut for September
4.8.2025
Amid the pressure President Trump has been piling on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, traders are now leaning heavily toward the idea of a small rate trim. CME’s Fedwatch data shows an 85.7% probability that a quarter-point cut is on the horizon, making it the clear favorite in the market’s...
Credit Agricole's Asset Servicing Unit Backs Tokenized SME Exchange in Europe
4.8.2025
CACEIS acquired a minority stake in French fintech Kriptown to support tokenized exchange Lise and simplify SME listings
Botswana Explores Potential Launch of Central Bank Digital Currency
3.8.2025
The Bank of Botswana is in the early stages of a feasibility study to evaluate whether to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC). According to Ruth Baitshepi, head of the digitalization and innovation hub, the study aims to assess both the necessity of a CBDC and the potential risks...
‘Chokepoint 3.0’ Has Arrived? a16z Warns of Anti-Crypto Bank Tactics
2.8.2025
This tactic could strangle competition by making it more costly for users to transfer funds to alternative platforms, a16z's general partner argued
Bitcoin Mining Profitability Last Month Hit Highest Level Since the Halving: JPMorgan
1.8.2025
Ten of the thirteen U.S.-listed miners that the bank tracks outperformed bitcoin last month, the report said
Tokenization of Real-World Assets is Gaining Momentum, Says Bank of America
1.8.2025
Discussions with investors show a growing focus on the tokenization of real world assets, including stocks, bonds, and real estate
Democrats press bank regulator on Trump stablecoin conflicts
1.8.2025
Democratic senators have asked Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould to explain how he’ll prevent Donald Trump from influencing stablecoin rules that may benefit his family
Democrats press bank regulator on Trump stablecoin conflicts
1.8.2025
Democratic senators have asked Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould to explain how he’ll prevent Donald Trump from influencing stablecoin rules that may benefit his family