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Marion Laboure, managing director and macro strategist at Deutsche Bank, stated that she viewed Trump’s bitcoin reserve move as nothing new, just a continuation of the crypto evolution that started last year. She also noted that many cryptocurrencies were destined to crash. Deutsche Bank Strategist Disregards Trump’s Admin Bitcoin Reserve: ‘Nothing New’ The policy pivot … Read more
1,200 U.S. banks can now embrace crypto, with new regulations allowing broader involvement in digital assets while lifting prior restrictions on the industry. Regulator Just Supercharged Crypto Banking—Banks Can Now Embrace Crypto Fully The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced on March 7 that national banks and federal savings associations are authorized … Read more
U.S. senators are pushing to end politically motivated debanking, arguing regulators have misused their authority. The FIRM Act aims to ensure fair financial access. US Senators Demand Action on Debanking—Is This the End of Political Banking? The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs announced on March 6 that Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) … Read more
$81 trillion was erroneously credited by Citigroup, as the customer was only meant to receive $280. The payment bypassed all Citigroup controls and had to be reversed several hours after its execution, which the bank refers to as a “near miss.” Citigroup Payment Fumble: Erroneous $81 Trillion Transfer Bypasses Controls Citigroup, one of the most … Read more
Bank of America could launch a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin if federal lawmakers pass legislation creating a regulatory framework for such digital assets, CEO Brian Moynihan stated in a Feb. 26, 2025, interview with Fortune magazine. BOA’s Stablecoin Plans Hinge on Pending Congressional Legislation, CEO Says BOA boss Brian Moynihan likened the proposed stablecoin to a … Read more
According to David Eastman, Yougov’s managing director for Latin America, this shows the advance of crypto in Brazil and should serve as a wake-up call for banks. Yougov Poll Shows Some Users Would Substitute Banks With Crypto A recent survey conducted by Yougov, an international online research data firm, has given insights into the advancement … Read more
Coinbase is transforming into a financial giant, rivaling banks and brokerages with $420 billion in assets. CEO Brian Armstrong envisions a future where crypto dominates financial services. Coinbase Surpasses Banks, Envisions a Unified Crypto-Powered Financial System Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., has quietly expanded its role in the … Read more
Banking giant Standard Chartered is debuting crypto services in Europein Europe via its new Luxembourg entity after securing a digital asset license under the MiCA framework. Go to Source
Venmo’s 60 million users can now fund transactions on the Moonpay platform, thanks to a new integration announced by Paypal. U.S. users can use Venmo balances, linked bank accounts, or cards to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through Moonpay, expanding payment flexibility. However, this option is unavailable in New York and Texas, continuing Paypal’s push into … Read more
Banking giant Standard Chartered is predicting a sharp rise in bitcoin’s value, with forecasts suggesting it could approach its all-time high of $73,800 as the U.S. presidential election nears. Rising Treasury yields, growing interest in bitcoin ETFs, and Trump’s improving election odds are key factors driving this potential rally, supported by increasing institutional inflows and … Read more
