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OCC Says Banks Can Engage in Riskless Principal Transactions in Crypto Assets
December 09, 2025

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published an interpretive letter Tuesday (Dec. 9) saying it confirmed that banks can engage in permissible activities related to riskless principal transactions in crypto assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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A Stablecoin History Lesson: The Messy Origins of the Internet’s ‘Digital Dollar’
December 09, 2025

Stablecoins take the most trusted thing in finance, the dollar, and put it onto an open, programmable, always-on network, the blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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PNC Bank Launches Bitcoin Access Powered by Coinbase
December 09, 2025

PNC Bank now enables eligible clients of its PNC Private Bank to buy, hold and sell bitcoin directly through its digital banking system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Bank CEOs and Senators to Discuss Crypto Market Regulation
December 08, 2025

Bank CEOs are reportedly scheduled to meet with senators from both parties on Thursday (Dec. 11) to discuss crypto market regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Central Bank of Argentina Considers Letting Lenders Trade Crypto for Clients
December 08, 2025

The Central Bank of Argentina is reportedly considering letting traditional lenders trade cryptocurrencies for their clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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3 Takeaways for Banks, Payment Firms From the IMF’s Stablecoin Report
December 08, 2025

Stablecoins, once dismissed as crypto’s training wheels for traditional finance, have spent the past year pedaling into the financial mainstream. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Bybit and Circle Team to Expand USDC Access
December 08, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is teaming with an affiliate of Circle, issuer of the USDC stablecoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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‘Cash to Crypto Swaps’ Use Stablecoins to Bypass Bank Security
December 07, 2025

Criminals are reportedly turning to stablecoins hide wealth from their illicit activities.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Prediction Market Polymarket Begins Rolling Out US App
December 04, 2025

Prediction market Polymarket said Wednesday (Dec. 3) that it has begun rolling out its U.S. app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...