Wells Fargo signals deeper push into crypto, filing trademark for WFUSD
The move mirrors JPMorgan’s similar trademark filing that foreshadowed the bank’s introduction of tokenized deposits on Ethereum layer-2 network Base.
Why oil panic hitting global markets caused traders to dump Bitcoin instead of hiding in it
An Oil Scare Near Hormuz Showed How Fast Bitcoin Reverts to a Risk Trade While Bitcoin has rebounded and held above $70,000 over the last 48 hours, the acute phase of the latest oil shock showed the market’s first instinct: sell crypto when inflation fear rises, and the path to easier money gets harder. Still, […]
European Central Bank unveils tokenized finance plan to bolster EU’s financial autonomy
The Appia roadmap for a euro-based tokenized financial system is part of the European Union’s push to reduce reliance on foreign financial infrastructure.
The Protocol: Ethereum Foundation starts experimenting with ‘DVT-lite’ technology
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Revolut Moves Forward With UK Bank Launch as License Limits Are Removed
The popular crypto-friendly digital bank Revolut announced today that it will be launching its UK bank. According to the firm’s official statement, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has decided to lift the restrictions on Revolut’s banking license. With that out of the way, the launch of the local bank comes with an already existing user […]
Binance.US names compliance veteran as CEO as regulation, competition get tougher
The appointment of Stephen Gregory comes as U.S. crypto exchanges intensify competition and broaden offerings beyond digital assets.
Bitcoin rebounds on flat US CPI as oil price cools on 400M barrel release
Bitcoin price reacted positively as US CPI inflation conformed to market expectations, as traders stayed in wait-and-see mode.
Former legal executives from crypto exchange OKX unveil DeFi connectivity, risk-rating service
Shredpay targets U.S. retail and institutional users looking for ease of use and a comprehensive risk rating.
Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Digital Assets and Traditional Payments
Bitcoin Magazine Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Digital Assets and Traditional Payments Mastercard has unveiled a new global initiative aimed at bringing crypto into the mainstream of financial services. The Crypto Partner Program, announced Wednesday, gathers more than 85 companies across the blockchain, fintech, and traditional banking sectors, including Binance, Circle, Gemini, […]
XRP Accumulation Signal? Binance Withdrawals Jump, ETF Demand Grows
A fresh cluster of on-chain and fund-flow data is feeding a familiar XRP market question: are buyers using the recent weakness to accumulate? New figures highlighted by CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost suggest that Binance withdrawal activity has surged just as spot XRP ETFs continue to absorb capital despite the token’s pullback. XRP Accumulation In Progress? Darkfost […]
Bitcoin Down 44% From Its Peak, But Bitwise Still Sees A Path To $1 Million
Central banks aren’t buying it. Billionaire investor Ray Dalio doesn’t trust it as a safe haven. And Bitcoin is trading 44% below its October peak while gold sits near all-time highs. That’s the backdrop against which Bitwise Asset Management’s chief investment officer is making the case that Bitcoin could still reach $1 million a coin […]
Mastercard Enlists Ripple, Binance, and PayPal in New Crypto Partnership: Report
Payments giant Mastercard unveiled a new Crypto Partner Program aimed at connecting the rapidly developing world of blockchain tech with its vast global payments infrastructure. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, more than 85 blockchain and fintech-focused firms have joined the initiative, with some of the major names including Binance, Ripple, Gemini, PayPal, Paxos, […]