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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
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
A fierce showdown is brewing as over 80 crypto and fintech leaders demand immediate action to block major banks from throttling consumer data access and crippling digital finance. Trump Pressed by 80 Executives as Banks Move to Block Crypto Account Links Executives from the cryptocurrency and fintech sectors called on President Donald Trump on Aug. … Read more
The BPI explains that as crypto companies circumvent the GENIUS Act guardrails, the difference in yield between ordinary banking products and stablecoins could lead to deposits migrating to the latter, putting the credit creation system at risk of failure and potentially spreading throughout the U.S. economy. Bank Policy Institute Calls for Plugging Genius Act Stablecoin … Read more
Paxos Trust Company, the cryptocurrency firm behind Paypal’s stablecoin PYUSD, is seeking a national trust bank charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Reuters reported. If approved, Paxos would convert its current New York limited purpose trust charter into a federal one, enabling it to hold assets and settle payments … Read more
Sygnum Bank that it will support the SUI cryptocurrency, enhancing access for professional and institutional clients to the Sui ecosystem. As the banking partner for the Sui Foundation, Sygnum has fully integrated SUI into its regulated banking platform, offering services such as custody, trading, and staking. The launch of SUI staking in August will provide … Read more
The new Investment Bank Law will allow so-called “sophisticated investors” to take advantage of innovative opportunities, which may include bitcoin or crypto-based products issued to seek funding, thereby opening the doors to a more dynamic crypto ecosystem in El Salvador. Investment Bank Law Puts Bitcoin Front and Center in El Salvador The newly approved Investment … Read more
