Jan 30, 2026

Latin America’s biggest digital bank just won a key battle to offer crypto custo...

The Brazilian digital bank announced it received conditional OCC approval to provide deposit accounts, credit cards, lending and d...

Jan 27, 2026

UK banks’ anti-crypto stance intensifies even as regulatory process moves forwar...

A crypto lobby group said it found "increased hostility" from British banks, casting a shadow over the global cryptocurrency leade...

Jan 21, 2026

Trump’s AI and crypto czar says crypto and traditional banks will become ‘one in...

Sacks believes the divide between banking and crypto industries will disappear, with banks potentially seeing stablecoin issuance...

Jan 18, 2026

More XRP Than Cash? “You’re A Genius”, Analyst Says

A sharp comment from a well-known XRP Ledger developer has sparked fresh debate around savings, inflation, and what smart money lo...

Jan 07, 2026

Trump-linked World Liberty Financial applies for federal bank charter

World Liberty Financial is trying to launch the World Liberty Trust Company, a stablecoin-focused national trust bank, it said Wed...

Jan 07, 2026

Trump-linked World Liberty Financial-connected firm applies for federal bank cha...

World Liberty Financial is trying to launch the World Liberty Trust Company, a stablecoin-focused national trust bank, it said Wed...

Dec 16, 2025

PayPal, issuer of PYUSD, applies for Utah industrial bank license

The company behind the PYUSD stablecoin said it wants to offer business lending and interest-bearing savings accounts.

Nov 19, 2025

Banks' Capital Rules When Holding Crypto Need to Be Reworked, Says Basel Chair:...

Erik Thedéen said a different approach is needed as the U.S. and U.K. refused to implement the rules already set out.

Nov 19, 2025

OCC Clears US Banks to Hold Bitcoin, Ethereum and More for Network Fees

TLDR:  Banks can now hold crypto for gas fees under OCC guidance, granting institutions direct on-chain operational access. Interp...

Nov 07, 2025

Japan Regulator to Support Country's 3 Largest Banks in Stablecoin Issuance

Japan's financial regulator, FSA, said the venture will see MUFG, SMBC and Mizuho explore the joint issuance of a stablecoin as a...