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Banks Just Got the Green Light: OCC Clears Crypto Trading Role

[May 10 12:30 AM] U.S. banks get green light to expand crypto services with fresh OCC guidance fueling regulatory clarity and innovation in digital assets. New OCC Guidance Expands Crypto Role for Banks The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced…

$1.82T Stablecoin Boom Set to Speedrun Banking History, Says A16z

[May 3 5:30 AM] Andreessen Horowitz’s A16z crypto reports stablecoin volumes soaring to $1.82 trillion, igniting a payments revolution and accelerating adoption of instant, low-cost global finance infrastructure. $1.82 Trillion Stablecoin Explosion Sets off…

Over 15 Crypto Firms Seek Bank Licenses Amid Regulatory Softening

[Apr 24 1:30 AM] More than 15 crypto firms are storming the gates for banking licenses as U.S. regulators ease restrictions, opening direct access to federal payment systems and legitimacy. Banking Regulators Ease Rules, Trigger Rush From 15+ Crypto Firms More than…

Xapo Bank Reports Record Bitcoin Trading Volume in Q1 2025

[Apr 15 8:30 AM] Gibraltar-based Xapo Bank, a digital asset-friendly regulated bank, has announced that Bitcoin trading volume reached record highs in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 14.2% increase compared to the previous quarter. The surge in trading…

FDIC Clears Crypto Runway With New Blockchain Policy Shift

[Apr 11 4:30 AM] The FDIC has thrown open the gates to crypto innovation, scrapping key barriers and embracing blockchain with a push for regulatory clarity. FDIC Shifts Crypto Rules, Sets the Stage for Digital Asset Banking Boom Acting Chairman Travis Hill used…

FDIC Greenlights Bank Crypto Activities—No Approval Needed

[Mar 28 6:20 PM] The FDIC announced that banks can engage in legally permitted crypto activities without prior regulatory approval, reversing previous policy, Reuters reported on Friday. This move follows a similar decision by the Office of the Comptroller of the…

FBI Reclaims $8M Lost in Crypto Scam That Crushed Kansas Bank

[Mar 28 3:30 AM] Millions were recovered after a Kansas bank collapse tied to a crypto scam wiped out small-town investors’ savings, leading to the state’s longest white-collar sentence. FBI Seizes Millions in Crypto Fraud Recovery After Kansas Bank Collapse The…

US Senators Take on Debanking as Top Priority With New Legislation

[Mar 8 4:30 AM] U.S. senators are pushing to end politically motivated debanking, arguing regulators have misused their authority. The FIRM Act aims to ensure fair financial access. US Senators Demand Action on Debanking—Is This the End of Political Banking? The…

US Banking Regulator Calls for Stronger Oversight of Crypto Risks

[Sep 5, 2024 5:30 AM] Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu has emphasized the importance of proactive oversight in managing crypto risks. He cited the 2022 crypto market collapse, with a $2 trillion loss, where effective supervision kept banks stable. Hsu emphasized the need…

Switzerland's Fourth Largest Bank ZKB Launches Bitcoin Trading

[Sep 4, 2024 1:02 PM] Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), Switzerland's fourth-largest bank, has begun offering its clients Bitcoin and crypto trading and custody services. With over $290 billion in assets under management, ZKB provides services to retail, corporate, and…