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Wall Street gets new crypto rival after Texas bank completes regulatory pivot
By establishing a national charter under the executive branch, United Texas Bank said it intends to enable AI-driven payment rails to intercept global digital dollar volumes.
Block kicks off Cash App’s phased stablecoin roll out to its nearly 60 million users
An individual familiar with the matter told CoinDesk the stablecoin feature was rolled out to 25% of users already and by the end of the week, all users will have access.
Banca Sella gets green light to provide crypto services to customers in Italian first
The fintech-forward private bank said it is the first Italian lender to get Bank of Italy approval under MiCA to offer digital asset custody and transfers.
Crypto participants once again prefer dollars over bitcoin. USDT, USDC dominance rises.
Your day-ahead look for May 27, 2026
Bermuda, the small island nation with huge crypto ambitions
The government recently announced it would become the world’s first economy to go fully onchain, a move officials believe will bring its people new opportunities.
Live markets: bitcoin leads crypto slide even as tech sector closes sharply higher
Oil prices and bond yields opened the week sharply lower following President Trump's weekend announcement of an imminent Middle East agreement.
Bitcoin ETFs crushed by billions in outflows as Treasuries stifle interest-rate cut hopes
Your day-ahead look for May 26, 2026
Coinbase does not fear competition from Wall Street, says exchange executive
A Coinbase executive called on regulators to implement sensible crypto regulation, while announcing the Stand With Crypto event taking place in over 500 locations worldwide.
F2Pool founder who controls 11% of bitcoin's hashrate to lead first SpaceX mission to Mars
Chun Wang, the first Mission Commander for SpaceX’s first commercial spaceflight to Mars, is crucial for the future transport of millions of tons of cargo and a million citizens to the Red Planet.
Why Minnesota is empowering local banks to fight Wall Street for crypto revenue
A local banker told CoinDesk that in light of Wall Street’s aggressive push into the crypto industry, Minnesota's financial institutions could not afford to remain on the sidelines.
