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Citigroup CEO Backs Tokenized Deposits, Says Too Much Focus on Stablecoins
Speaking on her bank's earnings call, Citi CEO Jane Fraser said tokenized deposits offer faster, safer infrastructure and fewer AML and compliance burdens for the next era of digital finance.
Circle Called ‘Most Important’ Stablecoin Player by Investment Firm William Blair
The investment bank initiated coverage of Circle with an "Outperform" rating.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Eyes Bigger Role in Tokenization
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said the digital asset market, including stablecoins and tokenized assets, will grow "significantly" over the next few years
Citi Eyes 2026 Crypto Custody Launch After Years of Quiet Development: CNBC
The bank’s digital asset head says Citi is aiming for a "credible custody solution" in the coming quarters to serve asset managers and other clients.
Q4 Crypto Surge? Historical Trends, Fed Shift and ETF Demand Align
With interest rates at a 3-year low and $18 billion in ETF inflows, CoinDesk Indices sees a strong setup for continued gains in BTC and altcoins.
Trump Tariff Threat on China Sends Bitcoin Tumbling Below $119K
Cryptos came under pressure as a potential U.S.-China trade war once again on the table.
Morgan Stanley Opens Crypto Access to All Clients Amid Wall Street Shift Toward Digital Assets: CNBC
The decision marks a major expansion for the bank’s $8.2 trillion wealth and investment management business and suggests a growing acceptance of crypto as an asset class for mainstream investors.
Coinbase and Mastercard Held Talks to Buy Stablecoin Fintech BVNK for Up to $2.5B: Fortune
The sale, if it goes through, could become the largest stablecoin acquisition to date, with Coinbase leading bids over Mastercard, sources told Fortune.
Bitcoin Slides Below $121K as Gold and Silver Rallies Take Breathers
Silver hit $50 per ounce for the first time ever, but that milestone sparked a fast bout of profit-taking.
Pantera Backs TransCrypts with $15M Seed Round to Expand Blockchain Identity Platform
The funds will be used to expand the company’s credential verification system beyond employment into healthcare and education.
