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Santander’s Digital Arm Launches Regulated Crypto Trading Services in Initial Markets

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Santander’s digital platform has debuted crypto trading for select markets, fusing major tokens with EU-regulated security to elevate traditional investing into the digital frontier. Santander’s Digital Platform Goes Live With Crypto Trading and EU Compliance Banking giant Santander announced on Sept. 16 that its digital subsidiary Openbank has launched cryptocurrency trading for clients in Germany, … Read more

El Salvador Stresses Bitcoin Banks Are Coming This Year

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During celebrations marking the fourth year of the country’s bitcoin pivot, authorities said bitcoin banks will be established soon. El Salvador enacted the Investment Bank Law in August, opening the doors to private bitcoin investment banks. El Salvador Readies to Open Bitcoin Banks Soon El Salvador, one of the pioneering countries in integrating bitcoin as … Read more

FDIC Outlines Pro-Crypto Reforms With Clearer Rules and Fair Banking Policies

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The FDIC spotlighted a forward-looking crypto agenda and fair access reforms, signaling a major pivot toward transparency, institutional clarity, and broader participation in digital finance. US Banking Regulator Drives Forward-Looking Crypto Agenda and Equal Access Initiatives The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the agency responsible for safeguarding depositors and maintaining stability in the U.S. banking … Read more

Sygnum Integrates Bybit Into Bank-Grade off‑exchange Custody Network

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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

Major Banks Vie for Hong Kong’s Scarce Stablecoin Licenses

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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

US Bank Powers Back Into Bitcoin Custody With $11.7T Institutional Strength

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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

Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Expands Institutional Investment Solutions to Germany and Liechtenstein

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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

Ripple Partner Amina Bank Deepens Circle Alliance Ties to Advance Regulated Stablecoins

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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

Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Tokenizes Portion of $50M BTC‑Backed Loan for Ledn

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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

Banks Under Pressure From the Crypto World, Fear Replacement by Stablecoins

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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