Crypto banking News

DBS Bank has introduced DBS Token Services, a new blockchain-based offering designed to streamline institutional banking processes.  The DBS Token Services will integrate the bank’s Ethereum (ETH) Virtual Machine-compatible permissioned blockchain, its core payment engine, and multiple industry payment infrastructures,…

Brazil’s biggest crypto exchange platforms Mercado Bitcoin, Foxbit and Bitso have teamed up to launch BRL1, the first stablecoin pegged to the value of Brazilian Real. According to Brazilian media outlet Valor on Oct. 8, Mercado Bitcoin, Foxbit and Bitso…

Bank of New York Mellon, the largest U.S. custodian bank, scored an exemption from a controversial SEC rule that may enable Bitcoin custody. Institutional custody of Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies in the U.S. took a step forward as BNY Mellon…

 German authorities confiscated 13 crypto ATMs and seized nearly $28 million in cash across 35 locations. It’s been quite the summer for Germany and crypto. German authorities have faced criticism for their negative stance on crypto after selling seized Bitcoin…

Ghana’s central bank has published draft guidelines for Virtual Asset Service Providers. According to the Bank of Ghana’s Aug. 16 draft, the nation has witnessed a spike in demand for cryptocurrencies, prompting the need for regulations to counter the various…

Joe Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to deny cryptocurrency companies access to banking services have become known as Choke Point 2.0. Operation Choke Point Background Introduced by former president Barack Obama’s administration in 2013, Operation Choke Point was intended to combat…

Gemini’s latest institutional investor crypto research report suggests that despite recent declines in major crypto prices, several factors could drive crypto expansion over the next one to two years. In the report shared with crypto.news, Gemini researchers present a positive…

Fairshake has emerged as a dominant force this election cycle, with over $203 million raised this year, surpassing other notable super PACs like Make America Great Again Inc.

Over 135 traditional financial institutions are providing crypto banking support as blockchain assets have recently experienced rapid adoption and mainstream press.

Digital currencies continue to rise in popularity, gaining the attention of new potential investors; many of whom may be wondering how to buy cryptocurrency safely? For the past few years crypto has been a hot topic of discussion in the…

Nigeria’s apex bank expanded on its decision to reverse a crypto ban on financial service providers, providing clear rules to oversee operations moving forward. 

Santander Private Banking International, a division of Banco Santander, is now offering its wealthy clients the opportunity to trade and invest in prominent cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, marking a significant shift in the bank's approach to digital asset management.

Xapo Bank rolls out new cryptocurrency offerings Ethereum, Cardano, and Polygon.

Bitstamp is negotiating with major European banks to offer cryptocurrency services, fueled by optimism over the EU's forthcoming MiCA regulations.

International regulators propose new transparency measures for banks' crypto asset exposures, following a tumultuous year marked by banking disruptions linked to digital currencies.

The crypto industry is in turmoil, with both major failures, and a lack of banking partners. With the shuttering of major crypto-focused banks like Silvergate, Signature, and the seizure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the sector is scrambling to secure banking partners.