Bookmarking Crypto Insights
Auto Added by WPeMatico
Morgan Stanley inches closer to launching its own spot bitcoin ETF, signaling Wall Street’s appetite for direct exposure isn’t fading anytime soon. Morgan Stanley Expands Crypto Push With Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing Morgan Stanley Investment Management has filed an updated S-1 registration statement for the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, or MSBT, advancing the proposed spot … Read more
Versabank has launched an initiative to integrate foreign exchange capabilities and rewards functionality into its proprietary Versaview blockchain interface to support the commercialization of tokenized deposits. Versabank announced on March 17, 2026, that it is adding foreign exchange (FX) functionality to its Real Bank Tokenized Deposits (RBTDs) through an enhancement of its Versaview blockchain interface. … Read more
Citigroup has lowered its 12-month price targets for bitcoin and ethereum, citing delays in U.S. crypto legislation, softer ETF inflows and weakening network activity. Bitcoin Range Trading Likely Near $70K, Citi Analysts Say The revised outlook, detailed in a March 16 client note by Citigroup Research strategist Alex Saunders, trims expectations while maintaining a view … Read more
Wall Street finally warming up to bitcoin? Not so fast — U.S. regulators are about to drop a Basel III rule so punishing that banks eyeing the digital asset may suddenly remember they left the oven on. Fed Basel Proposal Slaps Bitcoin With 1,250% Risk Weight — Banks Face Capital Shock Federal Reserve Vice Chair … Read more
London-headquartered fintech neobank Revolut transitions to a fully licensed bank in the United Kingdom following the removal of restrictions by the Prudential Regulation Authority. Revolut Bank UK Ltd announced on March 11, 2026, that the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has authorized its exit from the mobilization phase. This allows the firm to launch full banking … Read more
Global financial institutions including Citigroup, Standard Chartered, and HSBC are shuttering regional offices and activating contingency plans following direct threats to Gulf banking interests. Reuters reports that Citigroup and Standard Chartered began evacuating their Dubai offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Oud Metha on March 11, 2026, following threats from Iran’s military … Read more
Wells Fargo has filed a U.S. trademark for “WFUSD,” a move that signals the banking giant may be preparing to expand deeper into cryptocurrency trading, payments, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Wells Fargo Trademark for WFUSD Suggests Major Bank Push Into Crypto Payments The trademark application, submitted around March 9–10 and appearing publicly in U.S. Patent … Read more
Rising tension between Wall Street banks and crypto platforms is fueling debate over savings yields, with Eric Trump accusing major U.S. banks of lobbying to block stablecoin products that could offer Americans far higher returns. Eric Trump Criticizes JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Over Efforts to Block High-Yield Crypto Products The debate over banking … Read more
Federal banking regulators on Thursday said tokenized securities should generally receive the same capital treatment as their traditional counterparts, reinforcing that existing bank capital rules remain technology-neutral even when blockchain enters the chat. OCC, FDIC, and the Federal Reserve Release Guidance on Tokenized Securities for Banks The clarification arrived through a joint release from three … Read more
President Donald Trump met privately with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong before publicly criticizing banks for blocking progress on U.S. crypto legislation. The dispute centers on whether stablecoin holders should be allowed to earn yield-like rewards. President Trump Criticizes Banks as Crypto Bill Stalls in Washington U.S. President Donald Trump met privately with Coinbase CEO Brian … Read more