Debanking Practices Exposed: Major US Banks Cited for Bias Concerns

Federal regulators revealed early evidence that major U.S. banks used internal policies to restrict lawful customers, exposing widespread debanking practices that may have shaped access to capital and economic activity nationwide. OCC Releases Preliminary Review on Bank Debanking Practices A federal review prompted new disclosures as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) … Read more

OCC Clarifies Bank Authority for Regulated Crypto Trade Execution

U.S. banks won fresh clarity as the OCC confirmed they can execute riskless principal crypto transactions, opening regulated pathways for customer trades while reinforcing safety and compliance expectations across the growing digital-asset market. OCC Clarifies Bank Role In Riskless Principal Crypto Trades The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced on Dec. 9 … Read more

OCC Signals Major Shift With Crypto Charters Poised to Reshape Banking

Rising confidence in crypto’s role in U.S. banking gained traction as the OCC signaled openness to chartering digital-asset firms, underscoring that modern trust bank activity and financial competitiveness increasingly hinge on integrating emerging technologies. OCC Signals Expanding Pathways for Crypto Integration Growing confidence in crypto’s place in national banking in the U.S. was highlighted as … Read more

CFTC Launches Crypto Pilot With BTC, ETH, USDC Driving Margin Heat

A new CFTC pilot program opens the door for regulated tokenized collateral in U.S. derivatives markets, signaling broader acceptance of bitcoin, ether and stablecoins while removing barriers that once constrained digital asset innovation. CFTC Launches Tokenized Collateral Pilot and Pulls Back Outdated Rules Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham on Dec. … Read more

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM Adds USDT to Approved Token List Across Major Blockchains

Abu Dhabi’s financial regulator has formally added the stablecoin USDT to its list of accepted fiat-referenced tokens, extending its availability across several major blockchains as the emirate deepens its push to become a dominant digital-asset hub. FSRA Formally Recognizes USDT as Fiat-Referenced Token in ADGM Abu Dhabi’s Global Market (ADGM) is wasting no time signaling … Read more

Binance Secures Full Authorization From Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Regulator

Binance won full authorization under Abu Dhabi Global Market’s framework, advancing its global legitimacy and opening broader regulated access as the exchange positions itself to shape a safer, more structured digital-asset landscape. Binance Gains Global Authorization Under ADGM Framework A significant regulatory milestone was shared on Dec. 7 as global crypto platform Binance announced that … Read more

SEC Ends Biden Era Probe: Ondo Cleared for Rapid Tokenization Growth

Ondo Finance says a closed SEC probe clears a more confident path for tokenized assets, signaling a pivotal moment for onchain market growth and expanding collaboration between regulators and the digital-asset industry. Tokenized Assets Hit Inflection Point With SEC Stand-Down on Ondo Case Ondo Finance shared on social media platform X on Dec. 8 that … Read more

Central Bank of Argentina Mulls Allowing Banks to Offer Crypto Services

According to local media, the central bank is examining the possibility of issuing a new ruleset to allow banks to enter the cryptocurrency business. Local analysts say this would open the door for more people to use crypto and stablecoins. Report: Central Bank of Argentina Mulls Opening Banks to Crypto The Facts The Central Bank … Read more

Pakistan Charts Crypto Overhaul With Binance Shaping New Framework

Pakistan presses ahead with a national digital asset framework as leaders and major crypto executives align on building a secure, transparent ecosystem to advance regulation, innovation, and financial inclusion. Pakistan Advances National Digital Asset Overhaul Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance shared on social media platform X on Dec. 5 that it hosted a consultative meeting on … Read more

State of Senate’s Crypto Market Bill: Stablecoins, Trump’s Involvement and DeFi Pain Points Examined

The discussion happening in the Senate about the so-called crypto market structure bill has slowed down as the debate has reached key issues. According to Variant CLO Jake Chervinsky, it is unlikely for this bill to be approved before February. Crypto Market Structure Bill Slows Down in Senate, Key Issues Still Being Discussed The market … Read more