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Citigroup projects bitcoin could reach $135,000 by the end of 2025 in its base-case scenario, driven by strong demand from U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), growing user adoption, and favorable macroeconomic trends. Citigroup’s latest report outlines a bull case of $199,000 if ETF inflows and adoption accelerate, and a bear case of $64,000 if … Read more
PNC Bank has formed a strategic partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to expand digital asset services for its clients. The collaboration will leverage Coinbase’s institutional-grade Crypto-as-a-Service platform to enable PNC’s banking clients and institutional investors to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies securely through PNC’s systems. PNC will also provide select banking services to Coinbase as … Read more
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly exploring the possibility of lending against clients’ cryptocurrency holdings, marking a significant shift in the bank’s stance on digital assets, according to the FT. This potential policy change comes as the largest U.S. banks increasingly embrace cryptocurrencies, despite CEO Jamie Dimon’s previous criticisms of bitcoin, which he once labeled a “fraud.” … Read more
Russia’s largest lender, the state-run Sberbank, revealed Thursday that it plans to launch custody services for Russian crypto holdings, according to Reuters. With this step, Sberbank aims to claim a pivotal position in the country’s shifting digital asset space. Sberbank Responds to Foreign Custody ‘Risk’ in Russia According to a Reuters report, the announcement follows … Read more
Safello has signed a strategic framework agreement with Marginalen Bank, allowing Safello’s over 400,000 customers to access a range of banking services through its platform. This partnership introduces Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), enabling customers to utilize full-service payment accounts, bill payment options, Swish connections, and debit cards. The agreement, which has an initial term of two years, … Read more
BBVA unleashes mainstream crypto access in Spain, letting millions seamlessly buy, sell, and hold bitcoin and ether directly within its mobile banking ecosystem. BBVA Ignites Crypto Frenzy With Bitcoin and Ether Now Live for Millions in Spain Banking giant Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) revealed last week that it has launched a cryptocurrency trading and … Read more
A group of tech billionaires, led by Palmer Luckey, co-founder of military contractor Anduril, is preparing to launch a new bank named Erebor, aimed at filling the gap left by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) for start-ups, including those in the cryptocurrency sector. Backed by high-profile investors such as Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Joe Lonsdale … Read more
Ripple is charging into the regulated banking arena, seeking a national license and Federal Reserve access to vault its stablecoin into elite, federally supervised territory. Ripple’s Dual Licensing Move Sets Compliance Benchmark for Stablecoins Ripple announced on July 2 that it filed for a national banking license with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of … Read more
Circle’s move to create a federally regulated digital currency bank signals a massive leap toward integrating crypto infrastructure directly into the core of U.S. financial regulation. Circle Seeks OCC Approval to Establish Federally Regulated USDC Trust Bank A national charter pursuit from a leading stablecoin firm signals accelerating institutional integration of digital dollars into the … Read more
Mounting political scrutiny is targeting federal regulators amid explosive allegations that major banks were pressured to cut ties with lawful crypto businesses under shifting oversight rules. Federal Oversight Questioned Over Banks Dropping Lawful Crypto Businesses Political pressure is intensifying scrutiny on federal banking oversight as lawmakers investigate whether regulators have indirectly orchestrated efforts to freeze … Read more
