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Bitcoin coin standing on the floor of a bank vault with a massive open safe door and gold reserves behind it, symbolizing the Federal Reserve’s decision on whether Bitcoin remains outside the traditional banking system

The Fed is readying to punish banks for holding Bitcoin as US crypto tensions boil over

Basel’s thresholds and punitive risk weights can make direct Bitcoin exposure prohibitively expensive even when it’s legally permitted.

3 weeks ago

Adoption

French state-owned bank commits another $25 million to digital asset investment fund

Bpifrance aims to boost competitiveness with €25 million commitment to startups focused oBn DeFi, tokenization, and next-gen infrastructure.

1 year ago

Regulation

FDIC says banks can engage in crypto activities without prior approval

Banks can now engage with crypto, including emerging technologies from this industry, without the agency previous permission.

1 year ago

Stablecoins

Custodia, Vantage launch first US bank-issued stablecoin called Avit on Ethereum

Custodia's patent-backed stablecoin, Avit, combines fast settlements and transparency in a regulated framework.

1 year ago

Crypto

Crypto firms aiming for banking licenses under Trump administration

According to analysts, banking license lowers borrowing costs, improves capital access, and enhances legitimacy in customers' eyes.

1 year ago

Crypto

BBVA bank gains approval to offer crypto trading in Spain

BBVA is leveraging MiCA regulations to simplify crypto investing for its Spanish clientele.

1 year ago

Banking

OCC gives green light for banks to custody digital assets

The OCC clarifies that US banks can engage in crypto activities without prior approval, including custody services and stablecoin operations.

1 year ago

CBDCs

Israel joins global CBDC discussions with digital shekel proposal

The Bank of Israel is exploring a multipurpose digital shekel amid ongoing public consultations and technical trials.

1 year ago

Banking

Revolut faces investor pressure for share sale before $1B profit report

Revolut's profits are up roughly 83% in 2024, according to sources familiar with the matter.

1 year ago

French banking giant SocGen’s unit to expand its euro-backed stablecoin to Stellar

Stablecoins 1 year ago

ECB eyes blockchain-based payment settlement layer

Banking 1 year ago

BNY Mellon discloses $13 million Bitcoin ETF exposure amid to Wallstreet’s cautious crypto push

ETF 1 year ago

State Street and Citi reportedly eyeing crypto custody services

Adoption 1 year ago

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Banking News

The Fed is readying to punish banks for holding Bitcoin as US crypto tensions boil over

French state-owned bank commits another $25 million to digital asset investment fund

FDIC says banks can engage in crypto activities without prior approval

Custodia, Vantage launch first US bank-issued stablecoin called Avit on Ethereum

Crypto firms aiming for banking licenses under Trump administration

BBVA bank gains approval to offer crypto trading in Spain

OCC gives green light for banks to custody digital assets

Israel joins global CBDC discussions with digital shekel proposal

Revolut faces investor pressure for share sale before $1B profit report

French banking giant SocGen’s unit to expand its euro-backed stablecoin to Stellar

ECB eyes blockchain-based payment settlement layer

BNY Mellon discloses $13 million Bitcoin ETF exposure amid to Wallstreet’s cautious crypto push

State Street and Citi reportedly eyeing crypto custody services