Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF’s bank charter

In recent developments, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application.…

Elliptic Says Iran’s Central Bank Quietly Built a $500M Stablecoin War Chest

In recent developments, elliptic says Iran’s central bank quietly accumulated more than $500 million in dollar-backed stablecoins, using blockchain infrastructure to bypass sanctions and stabilize its collapsing currency. Blockchain Analysis…

Iran‘s central bank acquired $507M in USDt to prop up rial: Elliptic

In recent developments, the Central Bank of Iran reportedly stockpiled more than half a billion dollars worth of USDt amid escalating protests and crypto usage in the country. Looking closer,…

Bank of Italy chief says banks, not stablecoins, anchor digital money

In recent developments, the Bank of Italy’s Fabio Panetta said stablecoins can only play a complementary role in the monetary system, arguing that their stability depends on fiat currency pegs.…

South Korea weighs ending one-bank rule for crypto exchanges: Report

In recent developments, south Korea is reportedly reviewing exclusive bank partnerships for crypto exchanges as regulators assess competition and prepare the Digital Asset Basic Act. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Former Bank of England Analyst Calls to Prepare for a Financial Crisis if Ali…

In recent developments, helen McCaw, a former senior analyst at the UK’s central bank, called Governor Andrew Bailey to prepare for a possible contingency created by the confirmation of alien…

Bank of America CEO: Interest-Bearing Stablecoins Could Take $6T Out of Bank …

In recent developments, the statement comes amid controversy surrounding allowing yield-bearing stablecoins in the Senate Banking Committee’s upcoming crypto bill. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity…

Stablecoins Could Drain Trillions From Bank Deposits: Bank of America Flags $…

In recent developments, stablecoin growth could siphon trillions from U.S. banks, shrinking lending capacity and raising borrowing costs, as Bank of America warns lawmakers that digital dollars may quietly reshape…

Crypto bank Anchorage Digital eyes $400M raise with IPO in sight: Report

In recent developments, being the first federally chartered bank, Anchorage is looking to become a leading stablecoin issuer in 2026, with plans to double the size of its stablecoin team…

KBC Bank to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading in Belgium under MiCA

In recent developments, belgian bank KBC will launch Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail investors via its Bolero platform as Belgium’s MiCA regime comes into force. Looking closer, market participants…