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US Banking Group Slams Coinbase Conditional Trust Approval, Citing Risks in Crypto Banking Expansion
5.4.2026
Regulatory tensions rise as Coinbase’s banking ambitions draw sharp opposition, highlighting risks tied to oversight gaps and institutional integration within U.S. financial systems. Key Takeaways: U.S. banking group criticized OCC’s conditional approval of Coinbase, warning the move could expose...
Coinbase Joins Ripple, Circle With Conditional OCC National Trust Charter Approval
2.4.2026
Coinbase has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust company charter, the company announced Thursday. Coinbase Moves Closer to Federal Crypto Custody With OCC Approval According to a Bloomberg report, the OCC granted...
SoFi Technologies Launches First National Bank Enterprise Crypto and Stablecoin Platform
2.4.2026
On Thursday, SoFi Technologies launched SoFi Big Business Banking, a platform that lets enterprises hold deposits, move money, and settle transactions in fiat and crypto around the clock from a single nationally chartered bank. SoFi Launches Big Business Banking With 24/7 Fiat and Crypto Settlement...
Charles Schwab-Backed EDX Markets Applies for National Trust Bank Charter With OCC
2.4.2026
EDX Markets Holding Company, Inc. applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) this week, seeking approval to organize EDX Trust, National Association as a de novo national trust bank in Chicago. EDX Markets Holding Company Files OCC Charter Application for Crypto Trust Bank...
Bitgo and Zksync Partner to Support Institutional Tokenized Deposits
26.3.2026
Bitgo and Zksync have partnered to provide a secure, blockchain-based infrastructure for banks to issue and settle tokenized deposits. On March 25, 2026, Bitgo and Zksync announced a strategic partnership to integrate institutional custody and wallet services with Prividium, a privacy-preserving...
Petroyuan Rising: Deutsche Bank Analysis Flags Iran War as Turning Point for US Dollar Dominance
26.3.2026
Deutsche Bank warned this week that Iran’s move to condition oil tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz on payments in Chinese yuan could accelerate the erosion of the decades-old petrodollar system and push global energy trade closer to a yuan-denominated future. Chinese Yuan Could Replace...
Report: Turkish Central Bank Considers Tapping Gold Reserves to Defend Lira
25.3.2026
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey is reportedly preparing an expanded toolkit including gold-for-foreign currency swaps to stabilize the lira amid Iran war and high inflation. The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) is holding private discussions to utilize its vast gold reserves...
‘Lose Ground to MiCA’: Industry Expert Warns Against Further CLARITY Act Delays
25.3.2026
Representatives from the digital asset industry reportedly met with the Senate Banking Committee on March 23 to review a White House-backed compromise—led by Sens. Tillis and Alsobrooks—on stablecoin rewards intended to revive the stalled CLARITY Act. The ‘Passive vs. Active’ Yield Pivot...
Markets Flip Script as Fed Hike Odds Overtake Cuts for First Time in 2026 Cycle
24.3.2026
Markets have sharply repriced Federal Reserve expectations, with near-term rate hike probabilities now edging out cuts for the first time since the easing cycle began. Rate Expectations Shift Sharply as Fed Holds and Markets Reassess The shift, captured by the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank’s Market...
Markets Double Down on Fed Pause After March Decision: Traders See No Fold Ahead of April Meeting
20.3.2026
Markets are leaning heavily toward a Federal Reserve pause following this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision, with traders signaling little belief that policymakers will pivot under pressure at the April 29, 2026, meeting. Markets Show Little Faith in Fed Rate Cuts After March...
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Filing Advances With MSBT Ticker on NYSE Arca
19.3.2026
Morgan Stanley inches closer to launching its own spot bitcoin ETF, signaling Wall Street’s appetite for direct exposure isn’t fading anytime soon. Morgan Stanley Expands Crypto Push With Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing Morgan Stanley Investment Management has filed an updated S-1 registration statement...
FOMC Keeps Interest Rates Steady, Ignoring Trump’s Call to Cut
18.3.2026
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, brushing aside public pressure from President Donald Trump and signaling a cautious stance as economic crosscurrents persist. FOMC Holds the Line on Rates The Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the federal funds rate in a target...
Bank of Korea Expands Digital Won Pilot With Phase 2 Launch and Two New Banks
18.3.2026
The Bank of Korea has launched Phase 2 of its Project Hangang central bank digital currency pilot, expanding real-world testing of the digital won with broader banking participation and new programmable payment features. Korea Explores CBDC- Stablecoin Hybrid Model in Project Hangang Expansion...
Versabank Adds Foreign Exchange Functionality to Real Bank Tokenized Deposits
18.3.2026
Versabank has launched an initiative to integrate foreign exchange capabilities and rewards functionality into its proprietary Versaview blockchain interface to support the commercialization of tokenized deposits. Versabank announced on March 17, 2026, that it is adding foreign exchange (FX)...
Citigroup Reduces Bitcoin and Ethereum Forecasts as ETF Inflows Slow in US
17.3.2026
Citigroup has lowered its 12-month price targets for bitcoin and ethereum, citing delays in U.S. crypto legislation, softer ETF inflows and weakening network activity. Bitcoin Range Trading Likely Near $70K, Citi Analysts Say The revised outlook, detailed in a March 16 client note by Citigroup...
Fed’s Bowman Signals Basel III Proposal With 90-Day Comment Period as Bitcoin Faces 1,250% Risk Weight
12.3.2026
Wall Street finally warming up to bitcoin? Not so fast — U.S. regulators are about to drop a Basel III rule so punishing that banks eyeing the digital asset may suddenly remember they left the oven on. Fed Basel Proposal Slaps Bitcoin With 1,250% Risk Weight — Banks Face Capital Shock Federal...
Revolut Launches Full UK Banking Services After Securing Regulatory Approval
12.3.2026
London-headquartered fintech neobank Revolut transitions to a fully licensed bank in the United Kingdom following the removal of restrictions by the Prudential Regulation Authority. Revolut Bank UK Ltd announced on March 11, 2026, that the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has authorized...
International Banks Evacuate Dubai Offices and Close Qatar Branches Amid Iranian Threats
12.3.2026
Global financial institutions including Citigroup, Standard Chartered, and HSBC are shuttering regional offices and activating contingency plans following direct threats to Gulf banking interests. Reuters reports that Citigroup and Standard Chartered began evacuating their Dubai offices in...
Wells Fargo ‘WFUSD’ Trademark Filing Sparks Speculation About New Bank Stablecoin
11.3.2026
Wells Fargo has filed a U.S. trademark for “WFUSD,” a move that signals the banking giant may be preparing to expand deeper into cryptocurrency trading, payments, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Wells Fargo Trademark for WFUSD Suggests Major Bank Push Into Crypto Payments...
Bank of Canada, country’s largest banks complete first tokenized bond trial
6.3.2026
Project Samara will continue to test issuing, trading and settling bonds using digital Canadian dollars on a distributed ledger