US bank regulator clears national banks to facilitate crypto transactions
In recent developments, the guidance confirms that facilitating customer crypto trades falls within the “business of banking,” expanding the range of activities that national banks may offer under existing law.…
Fitch Ratings flags risk for US banks with high crypto exposure
In recent developments, while crypto offers banks an opportunity to generate new sources of revenue, Fitch warns it could bring risks that could lead to rating revisions. Looking closer, market…
Central Bank of Argentina Mulls Allowing Banks to Offer Crypto Services
In recent developments, 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…
Major banks running stablecoin, crypto-trading pilots with Coinbase, Armstron…
In recent developments, at the DealBook Summit, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink acknowledged Bitcoin’s utility, as Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong said the exchange is running pilots with major US banks. Looking closer,…
Group of EU banks pushes for a euro-pegged stablecoin by 2027
In recent developments, the entity formed by 10 banks is working on obtaining regulatory approval from the Dutch Central Bank to launch a stablecoin “in the second half of 2026.”…
Regulator clarifies US banks can handle gas fees using crypto holdings
In recent developments, the OCC said authorized national banks could hold crypto under specific circumstances, citing examples under the recently passed GENIUS act. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…
Italian banks back digital euro but urge ECB to spread out costs: Reuters
In recent developments, italian banks have endorsed the ECB’s digital euro project but called for implementation costs to be spread out over several years. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
Banks Are Pushing Back Against Crypto Regulation: Here’s How
In recent developments, banks are using their proxies, organizations like the Bank Policy Institute and Better Markets, to promote the approval or modification of current regulation to affect the level…
Japan’s Largest Banks Get Greenlight for Stablecoin Trial, Plan March 2026 …
In recent developments, the banks expect their stablecoins to be in practical use by March 2026, Nikkei reported earlier this month. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts…
Banks push US Treasury for blanket stablecoin yield ban, Coinbase pushes back
In recent developments, coinbase insists that the US Treasury cannot override Congress’s intent on the GENIUS Act, but banks continue to press for a blanket ban on stablecoin interest. Looking…
