Stablecoins are digital tokens that try to keep a steady value, usually by being tied to real money like the US dollar. Unlike Bitcoin, which goes up and down a …
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Photo: T. Schneider Key Takeaways Stripe is in early talks with banks to explore stablecoin integration for future payment solutions. The move highlights the growing significance of stablecoins in global …
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In 2025, OCC lets banks sell cryptocurrency to clients. Banks can outsource crypto custody with risk management. Ruling builds on Interpretive Letters 1170 and 1183. As of May 7, 2025, …
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OCC Confirms Banks May Provide Crypto Custody and Execution Services for Customers
by SKby SKOverview On May 7, 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published Interpretive Letter 1184 (the Letter) which confirms that OCC-regulated national banks and federal savings associations …
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PBOC cuts rates, trims mortgage costs. Trade talks between US and China scheduled. Markets await FOMC guidance on policy shift. Bitcoin surged past $97,000 on Wednesday before settling above $96,000, …
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The financial world is undergoing a structural shift. As digital assets and decentralized infrastructure gain legitimacy, traditional banking is beginning to open up to these innovations. At the center of …
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Homepage > News > Business > More FTX customers getting paid as SBF banks on Trump pardon Major customers of the defunct FTX digital asset exchange will finally—no, really—start receiving their long-overdue …
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FDIC, Following OCC, Loosens Guidance for Banks to Engage in Certain Crypto-Related Activities Without Receiving Prior FDIC Approval
by SKby SKOn March 28, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced the withdrawal of Financial Institution Letter (FIL) 16-2022, paving the way for FDIC-supervised institutions to engage in permissible digital …
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Key Takeaways: Banks gain a broader scope to offer crypto services under established oversight. Institutions must report crypto activity, preserving monitoring without pre-approval. The update reflects regulatory practice aligning traditional …
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On March 7, 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) eliminated the requirement for OCC-supervised banks to obtain supervisory non-objection prior to engaging in certain digital asset …