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Citi Taps Coinbase to Bridge Traditional Finance and Blockchain
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant move that blurs the lines between traditional finance and the crypto economy, banking giant Citi is partnering with Coinbase to overhaul digital payments.
Wall Street Deepens Crypto Embrace as JPMorgan Readies Bitcoin-Backed Lending
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major boost for institutional crypto adoption, JPMorgan Chase is launching a program that will let its institutional clients borrow against their Bitcoin and Ether holdings.
Fidelity Broadens Crypto Strategy, Makes Solana Its Newest Core Holding
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFidelity Digital Assets is extending its crypto vision beyond the established giants.
Japan May Let Banks Act as Crypto Exchanges for Retail Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move that could dramatically reshape the digital asset landscape, Japan’s financial watchdog is mulling a reform that would not only allow local banks to trade cryptocurrencies but also to register as official crypto exchanges.
Data Dive: JPMorgan Pinpoints Perp Futures as Epicenter of Crypto Sell-Off
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new report from JPMorgan isolates the source of last week’s crypto correction: leveraged crypto native traders.
Citi to Asset Managers: A Safe for Your Crypto Is Coming in 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiti has confirmed to its asset manager clients that a comprehensive crypto custody solution is on the horizon, with a launch slated for 2026.
Banking Giants Including BofA and Goldman Explore Joint Stablecoin Venture
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA consortium of the world’s most powerful financial institutions, including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Citi, is jointly exploring the creation of a bank-issued stablecoin.
BNY Mellon Eyes 24/7 Instant Payments with New Tokenized Deposit Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) is weighing a plan to let its clients make payments that settle in seconds, any time of day, by using “tokenized deposits” on a blockchain.
Coinbase Joins Crypto Rush for Federal Banking Charters
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe largest US crypto exchange, Coinbase, is the latest firm to apply for a national trust company charter from the OCC.
A European Digital Wallet Moves Closer: EU Lays Groundwork for Digital Euro
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe dream of a secure, public digital wallet for all Europeans advanced this week as EU finance ministers agreed on a plan for the digital euro.
NY Regulator Asks Banks to Adopt Blockchain Analytics
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew York’s top financial regulator is instructing state-chartered banks to implement blockchain analytics tools to fight financial crime.
Russian Official Proposes State Crypto Bank to Curb Crime
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Russian official has proposed the creation of a state-backed cryptocurrency bank to legitimize the digital asset sector and support miners.
JPMorgan’s Bold Bitcoin Call: “Too Low” at Current Prices, $126K Target in Sight for 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a striking new analysis, banking giant JPMorgan has declared the current Bitcoin price “too low” and set a year-end fair value target of $126,000.
Banking Lobby Sounds Alarm Over Stablecoin Yield ‘Loophole’ in GENIUS Act
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA coalition of US banking organizations, led by the Bank Policy Institute (BPI), is pressing lawmakers to amend the GENIUS Act.
Paxos Seeks Federal Charter Amid Stablecoin Regulatory Shift
Reading Time: < 1 minutePaxos, the issuer of PayPal USD and Pax Dollar, has filed for a national trust bank charter, seeking to transition from New York state oversight to federal regulation under the OCC.
Trump Takes on Debanking: Executive Order Targets Crypto Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major move for the crypto sector, President Donald Trump is set to order a sweeping investigation into alleged debanking of digital asset firms and conservative organizations.
JPMorgan’s Chase Credit Cards Now Support Crypto Purchases via Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan is partnering with Coinbase to let users buy digital assets with their credit cards starting this fall.
US Banking Lobby Opposes Expedited Crypto Bank Licenses
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMajor US banking associations have called on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to delay approvals for crypto firms seeking national bank charters, arguing that the move would represent a major policy shift.
Standard Chartered Rolls Out Institutional Crypto Trading with BTC & ETH Support
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStandard Chartered has expanded its financial services with a new institutional cryptocurrency trading desk, offering spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Fed, FDIC, and OCC Outline Crypto Custody Rules for Banks in New Guidance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS banking regulators have clarified how traditional financial institutions can hold cryptocurrency on behalf of customers, stressing that existing safeguards apply.
Ripple Joins Race for Federal Banking Charter Amid Stablecoin Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple has officially applied for a national banking license with the OCC, positioning itself for stricter regulatory oversight and expanded financial services.
Deutsche Bank’s 2026 Crypto Custody Plans Signal Institutional Shift
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDeutsche Bank is joining the crypto custody race, with plans to debut its service in 2026, Bloomberg reported.
Sparkassen Reverses Crypto Stance, Plans Retail Trading by 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThree years after dismissing cryptocurrencies as “highly speculative,” Germany’s Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe is preparing to offer crypto trading to retail clients
Circle Takes Next Step Toward Traditional Banking with US License Bid
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCircle Internet Group has filed for a national banking license, per Reuters.
Barclays to Block Crypto Purchases on Credit Cards This Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBarclays will ban cryptocurrency transactions made via its Barclaycard credit cards starting Friday, citing concerns over market volatility and investor risks.
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