banks

Latin America’s biggest digital bank just won a key battle to offer crypto custody in U.S.
The Brazilian digital bank announced it received conditional OCC approval to provide deposit accounts, credit cards, lending and digital asset custody in the United States.

UK banks’ anti-crypto stance intensifies even as regulatory process moves forward
A crypto lobby group said it found "increased hostility" from British banks, casting a shadow over the global cryptocurrency leadership the country said it is vying for.

Trump’s AI and crypto czar says crypto and traditional banks will become ‘one industry’
Sacks believes the divide between banking and crypto industries will disappear, with banks potentially seeing stablecoin issuance as a way to enter the market.

Trump-linked World Liberty Financial-connected firm applies for federal bank charter
World Liberty Financial is trying to launch the World Liberty Trust Company, a stablecoin-focused national trust bank, it said Wednesday.

PayPal, issuer of PYUSD, applies for Utah industrial bank license
The company behind the PYUSD stablecoin said it wants to offer business lending and interest-bearing savings accounts.

Small Texas Lender Monet Joining Field of Crypto-Focused Banks
The bank is owned by billionaire Andy Beal, a major supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.

Russian Banking Giant VTB to Become Country's First to Offer Spot Crypto Trading: Report
In 2026, VTB plans to be the first Russian bank to allow clients access to spot crypto trading services.

Banks' Capital Rules When Holding Crypto Need to Be Reworked, Says Basel Chair: FT
Erik Thedéen said a different approach is needed as the U.S. and U.K. refused to implement the rules already set out.

Japan Regulator to Support Country's 3 Largest Banks in Stablecoin Issuance
Japan's financial regulator, FSA, said the venture will see MUFG, SMBC and Mizuho explore the joint issuance of a stablecoin as an electronic payment instrument.

Fnality Raises $136M to Expand Blockchain Payment Systems for Banks
Funding round backed by Bank of America, Citi, WisdomTree and others highlights institutional push into tokenized finance.

