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A growing number of Hong Kong investors are turning to digital banks over crypto exchanges due to one-stop convenience, a survey reveals. A new survey from ZA Bank shows that nearly 70% of crypto investors in Hong Kong prefer using…
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This is the fifth article in a series of articles written by Selva Ozelli focused on stablecoins, tokenized deposits, CBDC, memecoins, and more…
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, the parent company of Japan’s second-largest bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, plans to launch its own stablecoin. The stablecoin project, according to a report published on April 1, 2025 by Nikkei, will be a collaboration between…
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has issued new guidance allowing FDIC-supervised institutions to engage in permissible crypto-related activities without prior agency approval. This marks a reversal from previous policies that were seen as restrictive toward banks working with crypto firms.…
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Bitcoin in the Czech central bank’s reserves is uncertain after a senior official flags legal and volatility concerns. A debate over Bitcoin’s (BTC) place in Czech central bank reserves still lingers with board member Jan Kubicek voicing skepticism citing legal…
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Crypto wealth manager Xapo Banks is offering U.S. dollar loans backed by Bitcoin to expand liquidity options for customers.
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Crypto firms and fintech companies are reportedly applying for bank charters under the Trump administration, paving the way for greater financial legitimacy. According to a recent Reuters report, crypto firms are looking to apply for bank charters to expand their…
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Swiss bank Zuger Kantonalbank has added Cardano and Avalanche to its cryptocurrency offering through a partnership with crypto-focused bank Sygnum. Zuger Kantonalbank, a Swiss universal bank, has expanded its cryptocurrency offerings to include Cardano (ADA) and Avalanche (AVAX) through a…
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Sygnum has expanded its off-exchange custody platform to include Deribit, the largest Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading platform. Zurich-based cryptocurrency bank Sygnum has expanded its off-exchange custody service by including Deribit to the list of supported crypto exchanges. In a…
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BankPozitif, a leading digital bank in Turkey, has partnered with Swiss digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus to offer institutional-grade cryptocurrency custody services. The move positions BankPozitif at the forefront of Turkey’s expanding digital asset sector as the country experiences rising…
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Stability is a key factor on which global financial institutions operate, and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is made for exactly that purpose. However, not many people know about this powerful organization and its role in the global finance…
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DekaBank has launched cryptocurrency trading, custody, and management services exclusively for institutional clients. Retail investors are explicitly excluded, and the Sparkassen group, to which DekaBank belongs, is still deliberating its approach to private customers in crypto trading, according to Bloomberg.…
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Citi and State Street, two of the largest U.S. banks, plan to launch custodial services for cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
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Barclays Bank has disclosed a $131 million position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, according to its latest 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The UK-based institution holds 2,473,064 IBIT shares, marking a move into the Bitcoin ETF…
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Coinbase is urging U.S. banking regulators to allow banks to offer cryptocurrency services, including trading and custody. The crypto exchange argued that current regulations create unnecessary hurdles preventing banks from fully entering the digital asset market, according to Bloomberg. In…
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European central banks could start accumulating Bitcoin in 2025, according to blockchain expert Fiorenzo Manganiello. The prediction follows the rollout of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, which aims to stabilize the crypto market by introducing clear legal frameworks. Manganiello,…
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