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Swiss digital-asset bank Sygnum has integrated crypto exchange Bybit into its Sygnum Protect off-exchange custody platform, making Sygnum the first bank to offer off-exchange custody for Bybit and enabling spot and derivatives trading with assets held off-balance sheet in regulated, bank-grade custody. The integration lets Bybit institutional clients trade using collateral—crypto and stablecoins—held at Sygnum, … Read more
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has received expressions of interest from at least 77 institutions seeking a limited number of initial stablecoin licenses, as major global and regional banks move to secure market position. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and its Hong Kong arm, ICBC (Asia), reportedly notified the regulator of their intent, joining … Read more
U.S. Bank is reigniting momentum in digital finance with a bold return to bitcoin custody, integrating ETF support and unlocking powerful institutional pathways into cryptocurrency adoption. US Bank Resumes Bitcoin Custody Services, Signaling Broader Institutional Shift Institutional investors are increasingly seeking regulated access to digital assets as banks adapt their offerings to meet demand. U.S. … Read more
Sygnum has expanded its asset management offerings to institutional and wholesale investors in Germany and Liechtenstein, providing access to selected crypto investment solutions including exclusive, non‑directional, low‑volatility yield strategies. The Zurich‑based group said the move follows its successful Liechtenstein registration and leverages an EU liability‑umbrella distribution arrangement with Reuss Private Access AG to deliver institutional‑grade … Read more
Amina Bank is cementing its dominance in regulated stablecoin finance with bold new moves alongside Circle and Ripple, unlocking next-level custody, trading, and yield access. FINMA-Regulated Amina Bank Deepens Stablecoin Role With Circle and Ripple Deals Swiss-based Amina Bank disclosed on social media platform X on Aug. 29 that it had expanded its partnership with … Read more
Sygnum announced it arranged a $50 million BTC‑backed syndicated loan for Ledn, with a portion of the facility tokenized using Sygnum’s end‑to‑end issuance platform, marking a further step toward tokenized private credit for institutional and qualified investors. The transaction, described as 2x oversubscribed, follows Sygnum’s August 2024 issuance of the industry’s first BTC‑backed syndicated loan … Read more
U.S. banks are starting to feel pressure from the cryptocurrency world as the recently approved GENIUS Act opens the door for stablecoins to enter finance. Bank executives fear this could trigger a wave of substitution that would make them obsolete. Banks Fear Substitution by Stablecoins After GENIUS Act Now that stablecoins have become regulated via … Read more
The OCC doubles down on allowing community banks to partner with stablecoin firms, aiming to boost innovation and digital services. OCC Clarifies Stablecoin Strategy—Community Banks Can Lead the Next Wave The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) stated on social media platform X last week that community banks could broaden their reach in … Read more
Xapo Bank has announced that it has received full regulatory approval from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission for its new bitcoin yield product, developed in partnership with Hilbert Capital. This development allows Xapo Bank members to access the Xapo Byzantine Bitcoin Credit Fund, which is managed by Hilbert Capital, providing a regulated pathway to generate … Read more
The Federal Reserve just dismantled its targeted crypto oversight, clearing the runway for banks to re-enter digital assets under streamlined rules and unleashing fintech innovation nationwide. Federal Reserve Just Pulled the Plug on Crypto Crackdown Machine The U.S. Federal Reserve Board announced on Aug. 15, 2025, that it will end its Novel Activities Supervision Program … Read more