Banking News

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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

Bankruptcy

Crypto powerhouse Silvergate Capital bank files for bankruptcy after 18-month wind-down

Regulatory challenges and massive withdrawals by clients forced Silvergate to cease operations and ultimately file for bankruptcy.

2 years ago

Trading

Singapore’s DBS Bank to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading

The bank reported a strong increase in crypto trading volumes on its digital exchange, DDEx.

2 years ago

Banking

Fed orders United Texas Bank to halt crypto services over AML concerns

The enforcement action is the second one within a month, as the financial watchdog also hit Customers Bank in early August.

2 years ago

Adoption

Major Swiss bank ZKB launches 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum trading

ZKB said it will secure the private keys of its customers and ensure thier asset security.

2 years ago

Crypto

Crypto lender Ledn gets $50M boost with Bitcoin-backed loan from Sygnum

Ledn said the Bitcoin-backed loan will be used to bolster its retail lending operations.

2 years ago

Technology

TradFi lender DBS launches EVM-compatible blockchain solution for treasury, liquidity management

DBS Treasury Tokens, powered by the lender's EVM-compatible permissioned blockchain, is designed to improve the efficiency and speed of multi-currency treasury operations.

2 years ago

Regulation

Tyler Winklevoss criticizes the Fed’s crackdown on Customers Bank

Tyler Winklevoss believes that the Fed’s enforcement action proves Operation Choke Point 2.0 is “in full swing” and warns of worse to come if Harris wins in November.

2 years ago