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Sygnum Bank has announced the expansion of its board of directors to support its global growth strategy, welcoming industry leaders Pia Tischhauser and Vinod Kumar. Tischhauser, a member of the Swiss Re Supervisory Board and former BCG Executive Committee member, brings over two decades of experience in financial services strategy and transformation. Kumar, Vice-Chairman of … Read more
The OCC calls for a major boost in financial literacy to navigate the explosive rise of digital assets, urging updated strategies to protect and inform new crypto investors. OCC Calls for Stronger Financial Literacy on Crypto The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the federal agency responsible for overseeing national banks and federal … Read more
America’s leading financial institutions are eyeing stablecoins, and a recent report reveals that multiple banks are quietly collaborating on ventures to debut crypto assets tethered to the U.S. dollar. WSJ: Stablecoin Bloc Forms Behind Closed Doors Should the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act—aptly dubbed the GENIUS Act—clear the Senate and land … Read more
U.S. community banks face extinction-level risk as they ignore crypto rails and real-time payment tech, warns top digital asset advocate. Crypto Offers Lifeline as US Community Banks Continue to Shrink Cody Carbone, newly appointed chief executive officer of the Digital Chamber, voiced concern Wednesday on social media platform X about the accelerating decline of community … Read more
The U.S. banking system is officially primed for a digital evolution as the OCC confirms its readiness to support blockchain, stablecoins, and crypto-powered financial services. OCC Endorses Crypto Future for US Banks, Calling System ‘Well Positioned’ The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the federal agency that supervises national banks and federal savings … Read more
Falconx, an institutional digital asset prime broker, announced a strategic partnership with Standard Chartered. In the initial phase of the collaboration, Standard Chartered will provide a comprehensive suite of banking services to Falconx globally, enhancing the platform’s offerings for institutional clients. The partnership will integrate Standard Chartered’s banking infrastructure, allowing Falconx to access a wide … Read more
U.S. banks get green light to expand crypto services with fresh OCC guidance fueling regulatory clarity and innovation in digital assets. New OCC Guidance Expands Crypto Role for Banks The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced on May 7 the release of Interpretive Letter 1184, offering fresh guidance that reaffirms national banks’ … Read more
Andreessen Horowitz’s A16z crypto reports stablecoin volumes soaring to $1.82 trillion, igniting a payments revolution and accelerating adoption of instant, low-cost global finance infrastructure. $1.82 Trillion Stablecoin Explosion Sets off Payment Revolution in Global Finance Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division, A16z crypto, highlighted a sharp rise in stablecoin activity in an April 25 editorial, reporting that … Read more
On April 29, 2025, Bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, announced the launch of Bunq Crypto, enabling users to invest in cryptocurrencies directly through its secure banking app. Initially available in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy, and Belgium, the service will gradually expand to the entire European Economic Area, as well as the … Read more
In its April 2025 Global Perspectives and Solutions report, Citi Institute underscores the growing adoption of blockchain technology by banks and the public sector, spotlighting stablecoins and system modernization. The report forecasts the stablecoin market could reach $1.6 trillion by 2030 in its base case, driven by regulatory clarity and US dollar demand, potentially spurring … Read more
