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JPMorgan, Citi and America’s Biggest Banks Plan Tokenized Deposit Network: Report
5.6.2026
The largest U.S. banks are reportedly planning a joint tokenized deposit network set to launch in 2027, positioning regulated bank money directly against stablecoins. Banks Pool Resources Through The Clearing House According to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America...
Bank of America Names Adam Dixon Global Head of Digital Asset Transformation
3.6.2026
Bank of America has appointed Adam Dixon, a more than 20-year veteran of the firm, as its global head of digital asset transformation, tasking him with steering the second-largest American bank’s crypto and tokenization strategy. A New Crypto Command at a Wall Street Giant The appointment names...
Anchorage Digital Targets Hedge Funds and Banks With New Non-Custodial Trading Infrastructure
2.6.2026
Anchorage Digital, home to the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, has launched Coordinated Multiparty Settlement (CMS) powered by Atlas, a new infrastructure layer designed to bring institutional digital asset trading in line with the market structure that governs...
BIS Tests Tokenized Bank Payments With Visa, JPMorgan, UBS and Deutsche Bank
29.5.2026
The Bank for International Settlements and its partners are moving Project Agorá into real-value testing. The initiative aims to make cross-border bank payments faster and cheaper while keeping compliance checks inside the existing financial system. Project Agorá Links Central Banks on Unified...
Banca Sella to Become First Italian Bank to Launch Crypto Services
28.5.2026
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 to launch the services in 2026 for selected customer groups. Bank of Italy Clears Banca Sella for Crypto Services Launch in 2026 Banca...
SoFi Launches SoFiUSD Stablecoin for 15 Million Members as First US Bank on a Banking App
27.5.2026
SoFi Technologies has made SoFiUSD available to its nearly 15 million members, becoming the first U.S. national bank to offer a bank-issued stablecoin directly inside a banking application. SoFi Opens SoFiUSD to 15 Million Users, Targets Cross-Border Transfers and Bullish Listing The...
Bitwise Launches Canton ETP on Deutsche Börse
26.5.2026
Bitwise has introduced a new exchange-traded product tied to Canton Network’s native token, offering investors regulated exposure to a blockchain platform designed for capital markets. Canton Network Attracts Institutional Investors Through New Bitwise Crypto Product Bitwise Asset Management...
FDIC Study Links Digital Assets to Fastest Bank Runs in US History
23.5.2026
An FDIC report on three failed banks stated that depositors tied to the digital asset sector and active escrow accounts were more likely to move funds during the fastest bank runs in U.S. history. The study said Signature Bank’s active escrow deposits fell 88%. Digital Asset Depositors Moved...
Qivalis Adds 25 Banks as Europe Pushes Euro Stablecoin Infrastructure
21.5.2026
25 additional banks have joined Qivalis, a European stablecoin initiative now backed by 37 financial institutions across 15 countries. The project reflects growing efforts by European lenders to build blockchain-based payment infrastructure independent of U.S.-dominated networks. European Banks...
Bank of England Moves Stablecoin Rules to June as UK Targets Year-End Framework
21.5.2026
Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden has detailed a comprehensive plan to modernize the UK financial ecosystem by integrating stablecoins, asset tokenization, and overhauled payment architectures. A Shift in Stablecoin Regulation The Bank of England will publish draft rules for systemic...
Sen. Warren Accuses OCC of Granting Illegal Charters to Coinbase, Ripple, and 7 Others
19.5.2026
Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent a formal letter to OCC Comptroller Jonathan Gould on May 18, 2026, accusing the agency of illegally granting national trust charters to at least nine crypto companies and demanding full records by June 1. Warren Targets OCC Over Crypto Bank Charters That Allegedly Bypass...
Gov. Walz Signs Bitcoin Custody Bill, Letting Minnesota Banks Hold Crypto Aug. 1
18.5.2026
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed HF 3709 into law this past week, authorizing state-chartered banks and credit unions to hold bitcoin and other virtual currencies on behalf of customers. State-Chartered Banks in Minnesota Will Be Able to Custody Bitcoin Under New Law The legislation, now Chapter...
Report: BoE Deputy Governor Breeden Signals Retreat on UK Stablecoin Ownership Limits
14.5.2026
The Bank of England is walking back key parts of its stablecoin rulebook after the digital assets industry pushed back hard against proposals officials now admit may have gone too far. Bank of England Revisits Stablecoin Limits That Industry Called ‘Cumbersome’ Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden,...
US Banks Prepare for Tokenization Tipping Point, Moody’s Ratings Finds
13.5.2026
Major U.S. financial institutions and market intermediaries are forming a consensus that a transition toward tokenized assets and digital money is inevitable, according to a new sector in-depth report from Moody’s Ratings. The report, published Tuesday and shared with Bitcoin.com News, highlights...
Bhutan Opens Accelerated Fintech Licensing With 0% Corporate Tax and Free Banking
12.5.2026
Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City launched an accelerated licensing pathway on Tuesday, giving companies already regulated in Singapore, Abu Dhabi Global Market, or Hong Kong a direct route to full operational status, with a guaranteed bank account included. DK Bank Guarantees Accounts for Every...
OCC Gives Augustus Conditional Approval to Build AI-Native Clearing Bank in the US
11.5.2026
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted Augustus conditional approval to establish Augustus Bank, N.A., a clearing bank built from the ground up around stablecoin and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Augustus Clears First OCC Hurdle for AI Clearing Bank The...
ICBA Warns Kraken OCC Charter Bid Threatens US Bank Deposits and Financial Stability
11.5.2026
Community bankers are pushing back hard now that crypto exchanges are applying for national trust bank charters, with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) calling the move a threat to financial stability and consumer protections. At the same time, other bankers are concerned with...
CLARITY Act Markup Raises Stakes in Stablecoin Banking Clash
11.5.2026
A U.S. senator criticized bank opposition to stablecoin legislation before a committee session, saying the American Bankers Association sought “immediate engagement” from bank CEOs. He framed the dispute as a fight over competition, yields, and control. US Senator Blasts Bank Pushback on Stablecoin...
Lagarde Blocks Euro Stablecoin Push, Calls $300B Market a Stability Risk for ECB Policy
9.5.2026
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde rejected calls for Europe to promote euro-denominated stablecoins this week, warning that the risks to financial stability and monetary policy outweigh any benefits. Lagarde Warns European Banks That Euro Stablecoins Could Narrow ECB Rate...
Kraken Parent Payward Targets OCC Charter to Unlock Institutional Digital Asset Custody
9.5.2026
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust company charter aimed at expanding federally regulated custody services for digital assets. Kraken’s Parent Files OCC Trust Charter Application to Serve U.S....