Crypto Assets news and trends

Federal Agency Clarity Will Impact Policy for Crypto Custody and Banking
Cryptocurrency // April 28, 2025

The cryptocurrency growth roadmap has moved from the fringes to the financial mainstream in America. The reason? As the digital asset ecosystem matures, Washington’s own evolving regulatory stance is poised to potentially reshape how banks and custodians engage with digital assets. Federal agencies, including the...

What Are FinTechs Doing With Crypto? Mostly Stablecoins, Financial Services
Cryptocurrency // March 06, 2025

The relationship between traditional finance and cryptocurrency has, for years, been uneasy at best. But when it comes to FinTech companies, it’s been an entirely different story. Many of the leading platforms have embraced blockchain products, positioning them at the center of their offerings. The...

Swiss Lenders Aim to Fill Crypto Payment Gap
Cryptocurrency // July 23, 2024

Following the collapse of two crypto-friendly American banks, European lenders are reportedly filling that space. As Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (July 23), two Swiss banks — Amina Bank and Sygnum Bank — have recently launched real-time payment and settlement networks, targeting a gap left by...

Mastercard and Nuvei Team to Provide Digital Asset Offramp
Partnerships // July 11, 2024

Mastercard and Canadian FinTech Nuvei have teamed to help consumers turn digital assets into fiat currency. The collaboration, announced Thursday (July 11), is open to consumers in Europe, and lets them convert their assets via debit, credit and prepaid cards. “This new functionality provides a...

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Federal Agency Clarity Will Impact Policy for Crypto Custody and Banking

April 28, 2025
The cryptocurrency growth roadmap has moved from the fringes to the financial mainstream in America. The reason? As the digital asset ecosystem matures, Washington’s own evolving regulatory stance is poised to potentially reshape how banks and custodians engage with digital assets. Federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and […]

Are the SEC’s Actions an End or an Exorcism for Crypto in America?

June 12, 2023
Crypto’s reputation as a lawless, “Wild West,” was touted by enthusiasts as a positive. Now, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its head Gary Gensler aim for...

Will FedNow’s July Launch Make Crypto and Stablecoins Redundant?

April 03, 2023
Digital is often a one-way street, and the finance sector appears to be taking it. This is as the future of money movement looks set to reach a crescendo this...

Silvergate’s Crisis Gives Regulators Ammunition to Keep Crypto from Mainstream Banking 

March 02, 2023
Silvergate’s existential crisis may give regulators the ammunition they need to keep crypto and mainstream banking separate. As reported here, Silvergate Capital said in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing this...

Quick Reads
Regulators Suggest Practices for Banks That Offer Crypto-Asset Safekeeping

July 14, 2025
Banks that hold crypto assets on behalf of their customers should consider potential risks, maintain control of cryptographic keys and related sensitive information, and identify the vulnerabilities associated with each type of crypto asset, three federal bank regulatory agencies said Monday (July 14). The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Board of Governors […]

Swiss Lenders Aim to Fill Crypto Payment Gap

July 23, 2024
Following the collapse of two crypto-friendly American banks, European lenders are reportedly filling that space. As Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (July 23), two Swiss banks — Amina Bank and Sygnum...

Mastercard and Nuvei Team to Provide Digital Asset Offramp

July 11, 2024
Mastercard and Canadian FinTech Nuvei have teamed to help consumers turn digital assets into fiat currency. The collaboration, announced Thursday (July 11), is open to consumers in Europe, and lets...

Binance to Seek Dismissal of SEC Lawsuit

January 19, 2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is scheduled to go head-to-head with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday (Jan. 22).  Binance had previously sought the dismissal of the SEC’s lawsuit and is set to present...