Banca Sella to Become First Italian Bank to Launch Crypto Services
In recent developments, banca Sella has completed its notification process with the Bank of Italy, clearing the way for it to offer crypto custody and transfer services. The bank plans…
Mastercard Lands New York Bitlicense to Advance Stablecoin and Digital Paymen…
In recent developments, mastercard Transaction Services (U.S.) LLC received a Virtual Currency License from the New York State Department of Financial Services on Wednesday, giving the global payments company formal…
Banca Sella gets MiCA clearance for crypto services in Italy
In recent developments, the bank plans to launch digital asset custody, transfer and receipt services in 2026 for selected customer categories. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts…
Galaxy secures New York BitLicense to expand institutional crypto services
In recent developments, the NYDFS approvals allow GalaxyOne Prime NY to offer trading and financing services to institutional investors in one of the most tightly regulated US crypto markets. Looking…
Minnesota legalizes crypto custody services for banks, credit unions
In recent developments, minnesota-based banking institutions and credit unions will be authorized to provide digital asset custody services in a nonfiduciary capacity as of Aug. 1. Looking closer, market participants…
Coinbase Points to Multi-Zone AWS Failures Behind Outage
In recent developments, coinbase said AWS failures disrupted core trading services after errors spread across multiple zones. The company traced the outage to use1-az4 in AWS’s US-EAST-1 Region. Coinbase Points…
Amazon Web Services Marketplace Adds Chainlink Crypto Oracle Services
In recent developments, amazon’s Chainlink integration lets enterprises connect cloud infrastructure with blockchain networks through familiar AWS tools. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity flows, macro…
Russia introduces bill to criminalize unregistered crypto services
In recent developments, individuals and groups would be required to register with the Bank of Russia before offering certain crypto services, or potentially face fines and prison time. Looking closer,…
Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency E…
In recent developments, australia implements a landmark regulatory framework requiring cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain formal financial services licenses. The Australian government passed new legislation requiring all cryptocurrency exchanges…
Bybit Ends Services for Japanese Residents, Implements Account Restrictions
In recent developments, bybit will discontinue its platform for Japan‑based users and enforce verification deadlines to meet local regulations. Bybit announced on 22 December 2025 that it will cease services for residents…
