Kraken Launches EU Bank Acquisition Strategy
@Payward, parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has agreed to acquire Lithuania’s Saldo Bank, gaining an EU banking license and expanding into traditional finance. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
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Bitcoin and Ether Trading Launches for UAE Clients
@StandardChartered launches a crypto trading service for affluent clients in the UAE, enabling direct trading of $BTC and $ETH without third-party platforms. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Sberbank Approves Crypto Trading in Russia
Russia’s largest bank, @Sberbank, gains approval to exchange cryptocurrencies, joining the Bank of Russia’s register and marking a shift from previous ban proposals. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Rain Seeks National Trust Bank Charter Approval
@Rain is seeking a national trust bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to provide custody and stablecoin services without accepting deposits or making loans. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Settlement Launches 24/7 with Kraken
@Payward integrates Singapore Gulf Bank’s real-time clearing network for 24/7 institutional crypto settlement, starting with U.S. dollar transactions for select clients in Asia and the Gulf region. #Update #Crypto $USDT
SEC Faces Lawsuit Over Crypto Trust Charters
@ICBA is suing the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency over trust charters granted to crypto firms, arguing they bypass necessary banking regulations and protections. #Update #Legal $BTC
USDC Integrates Banking Platforms for Institutions
Volante Technologies and Circle collaborate to integrate $USDC workflows into Volante’s payment platform, enabling banks to evaluate stablecoin payments alongside existing operations. #Update #Stablecoin $USDC
Tokenized Deposits Enable Historic UK Interbank Transactions
UK’s largest banks have completed the world’s first interbank transactions using tokenized deposits, enhancing payment speed and security. Tokenized deposits could revolutionize digital money in the U.K. and beyond. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Banks Launch Tokenized Deposit Initiative in Canada
Six of Canada’s largest banks, including @TD_Canada, are developing a tokenized CAD deposit system to enhance interbank transfers and connect with digital asset initiatives. #Update #Crypto $CAD
Tokenization Revolutionizes Wall Street for Institutions
@LynqNetwork’s CEO Jerald David highlights inefficiencies in liquidity across multiple banking systems, as institutions like @JPMorgan and @Citibank explore tokenized deposits for clients. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Crypto Campaigns Against Bank Transaction Blocks
@StandWithCryptoUK urges its 286,000 members to file complaints against UK banks for blocking crypto transactions, impacting 40% of domestic transfers and contradicting government expectations. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Stablecoin Risks Deter Lending Confidence
U.S. banking lobbyists, including the American Bankers Association, revealed a survey showing 57% support halting crypto yield on stablecoins, arguing it risks community lending as lawmakers draft the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. #Update #Crypto $USDC
S&P 500 Target Raised to 2026 Goldmine
Goldman Sachs raises its 2026 S&P 500 target to 8,000, up from 7,600, driven by strong corporate earnings and AI infrastructure growth. #Update #Crypto $MATIC (+6) ↗
Bitcoin Rival Launches After Texas Bank Pivot
@UnitedTexasBank has converted to a nationally chartered bank, enabling full access to the Federal Reserve and positioning itself as a key player in crypto finance. #Update #Crypto $BTC