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Standard Chartered Reaffirms $2T Stablecoin Forecast, Lowers T-Bill Demand Outlook
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnalysts at Standard Chartered have reiterated their projection that the stablecoin market will expand to $2 trillion by the end of 2028.
Crypto.com Wins Conditional Green Light for US National Trust Charter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto.com has been granted conditional approval by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to pursue a national trust bank charter.
ECB Sets 2027 Timeline for Digital Euro Pilot with Provider Selection Imminent
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Central Bank is advancing its plans for a central bank digital currency, targeting a pilot launch in the second half of 2027.
ABA Calls on OCC to Slow Crypto Charter Approvals Amid Regulatory Gaps
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe American Bankers Association has called on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to moderate the pace at which it approves national bank charters for digital asset firms.
Danske Bank Opens Crypto ETP Trading to Customers in Nordic Market First
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDenmark’s largest lender, Danske Bank, has begun offering clients access to Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded products from BlackRock and WisdomTree.
Russia’s Sberbank to Expand Crypto-Backed Lending for Corporate Clients
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia’s largest financial institution, Sberbank, has announced plans to begin issuing loans backed by cryptocurrency to its corporate clients, citing significant market demand.
ING Opens Door to Crypto, Offering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETPs to Retail Clients
Reading Time: < 1 minuteING Deutschland has launched a significant initiative to provide retail banking customers with access to cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded products (ETPs).
Veteran Executive Amy Oldenburg to Lead Morgan Stanley’s Crypto Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmy Oldenburg, a veteran of over twenty years at Morgan Stanley, has been appointed to lead the firm’s digital asset strategy.
New BlackRock ETF Proposal Targets Bitcoin Yield for Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new filing reveals BlackRock’s plans to launch a Bitcoin ETF focused on generating income.
UK Bank Barriers Reject 40% of Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteApproximately 40% of payments from customers to digital asset platforms are being blocked or delayed by UK banks.
Institutional Investors to Drive 2026 Crypto Inflows: JPMorgan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan analysts predict that capital inflows into crypto markets will climb further in 2026, led increasingly by institutional investors.
Report: Standard Chartered Mulls Crypto Prime Brokerage
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStandard Chartered is said to be planning a move into crypto prime brokerage.
Morgan Stanley Seeks Regulatory Nod for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMorgan Stanley has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch exchange-traded funds tied to cryptocurrency prices. The filings, submitted Tuesday, mark the first such initiative by a major US bank.
Federal Reserve Reverses Course, Lifts Crypto Constraints on Banks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a notable policy shift, the US Federal Reserve has revoked a 2023 directive that had constrained crypto-related engagements for the banks it oversees.
Banks Embrace Cryptocurrency: A New Era of Digital Asset Services
Reading Time: 4 minutesBanks are increasingly offering crypto services for their clients.
J.P. Morgan Executes Landmark Digital Debt Transaction on Solana
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis transaction represents a notable advancement in the integration of blockchain technology within mainstream institutional finance.
OCC Greenlights Banks for Crypto Intermediary Role
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA national US bank regulator stated on Tuesday that banks are permitted to act as intermediaries for cryptocurrency transactions.
Bank of Italy to Lead Comprehensive Crypto Safeguard Assessment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteItalian authorities have commissioned a comprehensive evaluation of defenses against cryptocurrency risks, which are perceived to be on the rise.
Bank of America Endorses Up to 4% Crypto Allocation in Major Policy Shift
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBank of America has formally issued guidance recommending that its wealth management clients consider allocating between 1% and 4% of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies.
Banks Get the Go-Ahead to Fill Their Crypto Gas Tanks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBanks can now officially hold cryptocurrency to pay for “gas” on blockchain networks, according to fresh guidance from a top US bank regulator.
JPMorgan Rolls Out Digital Coin for Instant Settlements, Partners with Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan has launched its JPM Coin deposit token for client transactions on a public blockchain.
Openbank Rolls Out Crypto Trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpanish customers of Openbank can now trade cryptocurrencies directly from their existing banking app and website, as noted by Reuters.
Italian Banks Endorse ECB’s Digital Euro Project
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting the need for European “digital sovereignty,” Italy’s banks have thrown their weight behind the ECB’s plan for a digital euro.
The Blockchain Paradox: Why Banks Are Embracing the Technology Built to Replace Them
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhy are banks adopting blockchain tech? Find out in this article.
JPMorgan: USDC Growth Outpaces USDT, Driven by Regulation and Institutional Demand
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan analysts report that Circle’s USDC stablecoin is expanding its onchain activity and market capitalization at a faster rate than Tether’s USDT.
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