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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 activity is attributed to strong Euro and USDC deposits, as bitcoin prices experienced a dip below $100,000 during February. … Read more
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 his address at the American Bankers Association’s Washington Summit on April 8 to lay out the … Read more
Wall Street bleeds, US Banks cleared for crypto, SEC commissioner calls for 7 crypto reforms, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Wall Street shed $2.85 trillion in value amid growing recession fears, following Trump’s new tariffs. Meanwhile, over 5,000 U.S. banks are now cleared to offer crypto services. In Washington, an … Read more
Over 5,000 U.S. banks can now enter crypto markets as regulators lift approval requirements, signaling a major shift toward digital asset integration and streamlined oversight. US Regulators Unlock Crypto for Over 5,000 Banks The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a pivotal policy update Friday in Washington, allowing financial institutions under its jurisdiction to engage … Read more
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 Currency. “The FDIC is turning the page on the flawed approach of the past three years,” acting FDIC … Read more
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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shared details on March 26 of how it successfully reclaimed more than $8 … Read more
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating a federal shift to digital payments by September, aiming to reduce $657 million in waste and minimize fraud risks. Trump Signs Sweeping Order to Digitize All Federal Payments by September U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 25 at the White House mandating … Read more
Marion Laboure, managing director and macro strategist at Deutsche Bank, stated that she viewed Trump’s bitcoin reserve move as nothing new, just a continuation of the crypto evolution that started last year. She also noted that many cryptocurrencies were destined to crash. Deutsche Bank Strategist Disregards Trump’s Admin Bitcoin Reserve: ‘Nothing New’ The policy pivot … Read more
Marion Laboure, managing director and macro strategist at Deutsche Bank, stated that she viewed Trump’s bitcoin reserve move as nothing new, just a continuation of the crypto evolution that started last year. She also noted that many cryptocurrencies were destined to crash. Deutsche Bank Strategist Disregards Trump’s Admin Bitcoin Reserve: ‘Nothing New’ The policy pivot … Read more
1,200 U.S. banks can now embrace crypto, with new regulations allowing broader involvement in digital assets while lifting prior restrictions on the industry. Regulator Just Supercharged Crypto Banking—Banks Can Now Embrace Crypto Fully The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced on March 7 that national banks and federal savings associations are authorized … Read more
