Macro
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says banks can serve crypto clients if risks are managed adequately
The brief mention to the relation between banks and crypto was enough to make Bitcoin rebound 3.3%.
Gino Matos 2 min read Banking News
Follow crypto banking news, de-risking, stablecoin rails, fintech partnerships, and how traditional finance is adapting to digital assets.
Coverage footprint 2.7%
7D News sentiment 50 /100
Top Banking Stories
Gino Matos 2 min read 
Crypto
Congress probing crypto industry’s ‘systematic’ debanking under Biden regime
The Committee is asking for evidence regarding cases of crypto firms being denied of banking services.
Stablecoins
Taiwan’s FSC outlines regulatory path for bank-issued stablecoins
Taiwan's stablecoin framework aims to bridge the gap between fiat and digital currencies, fostering safe and cheap cross-border transactions.
More Banking News & Analysis
TradFi
Morgan Stanley CEO says lender is exploring path to offer crypto in the US
Morgan Stanley is exploring a strategic entry into crypto amid shifting perceptions and regulatory challenges.
Adoption
Swiss state-owned lender PostFinance deepens crypto push with Ethereum staking debut
The program, unveiled on Jan. 16, lets customers stake as little as 0.1 ETH, with a 12-week mandatory lock-up period before rewards are distributed.
CBDCs
Bank of England advances design phase of ‘digital pound’ CBDC
The digital pound's design phase seeks to balance innovation with user privacy, requiring collaboration across public and private sectors.
Crypto
Italy’s largest bank Intesa Sanpaolo enters Bitcoin market with initial €1 million investment
Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo reportedly joins a growing number of financial institutions embracing Bitcoin amidst heightened corporate demand.
Regulation
Standard Chartered obtains crypto custody license in Luxembourg under MiCA framework
MiCA-compliant license in Luxembourg cements Standard Chartered's crypto custody ambitions across the EU.
Banking
Major Portuguese bank blocks fiat transfers to crypto platforms
The suspension cited compliance with guidelines published by the European Central Bank.
Latest Banking News Headlines
Banking
French banking giant Groupe BPCE secures regulatory greenlight for crypto services
Banking
More than 100 crypto hedge funds report banking hurdles in the past 3 years
CBDCs
BIS proposes hybrid retail CBDC model blending central bank oversight with private sector roles
Banking