Bitcoin Custody Bill Approved by Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed HF 3709, allowing state-chartered banks to offer crypto custody from Aug. 1, 2026. St. Cloud Financial Credit Union reports strong local demand. #Update #Legal
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Bitcoin Investments Surge to $235M in Italy
Italy’s largest bank, @IntesaSanpaolo, boosted its cryptocurrency assets to $235M by March 31, 2026, investing in $ETH and $XRP while reducing its stake in Solana. #Update #Crypto $ETH $XRP
Stablecoin Regulations Reviewed by Bank of England
The Bank of England is reassessing its stablecoin regulations, considering removing ownership limits and revising reserve requirements after industry feedback indicated prior measures were overly cautious. #Update #Crypto
Wells Fargo Stock Pick Surges Amid Restructuring
Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo names Citigroup (C) as his top stock pick, citing a significant transformation under CEO Jane Fraser’s leadership and strong revenue growth despite restructuring. #Update #Finance $C
Bitcoin Wallets Linked to Iran’s Central Bank
Arkham Intelligence linked crypto wallets to the Central Bank of Iran, prompting the U.S. to freeze $344 million in assets for suspected sanction evasion using TRON and Tether networks. Tether confirmed fund freezes at U.S. request. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Equity Bull Market Surges Amid Expected Volatility
@JPMorgan’s Grace Peters advises investors to prepare for inflation and volatility, highlighting a bullish outlook on equities while recommending infrastructure and hedge funds for portfolio resilience. #Update #Crypto $BTC
OCC Approves AI-Native Clearing Bank Launch
OCC conditionally approves Augustus Bank N.A., the first AI-native stablecoin clearing bank in the U.S.; Ferdinand Dabitz to become youngest CEO if fully approved. #Update #Banking
Kraken Targets OCC Charter for Custody
@Payward, parent of Kraken, files OCC application for a national trust company to enhance institutional digital asset custody, aiming to expand U.S. client services. #Update #Legal
Gold Demand Soars to $193 Billion Record
Gold demand surged 74% to $193 billion in Q1 2026, driven by geopolitical risks and investment preferences, with central banks buying 244 tons. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+5) ↗
Bitcoin Surges as Crypto Embraces Banks
Over 20 crypto firms, including @Ripple and @Coinbase, seek OCC charters to integrate with banks, enhancing credibility for institutional capital. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Central Bank Limits Crypto Payments in Brazil
Brazil’s Central Bank bans crypto assets in cross-border settlements via eFX, requiring licensing by May 2027. Resolution No. 561 takes effect October 1, 2026. #Update #Crypto
Stablecoin Market Grows Anchorage M0 Partnership
Anchorage Digital and M0 launch a modular stablecoin issuance stack to capture the $160B market, enhancing U.S. digital dollar deployment via regulated custody services. #Update #Crypto
CBDC Launches: South Korea Prioritizes Digital Won
BOK Governor Shin Hyun-song prioritizes CBDC and deposit tokens, omits stablecoins in digital won strategy amid South Korea’s Digital Asset Basic Act finalization. #Update #Crypto
JPMorgan Chase Raises S&P 500 Target to 2026
@JPMorganChase raises its S&P 500 target for 2026 to 7,600, citing stronger AI sector earnings and reduced geopolitical risks, with EPS estimates also increased. #Update #Finance