banks

Crypto Finally Makes the Cut in OCC’s 2022 Bank Supervision Operating Plan
Though the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has been looking into the crypto industry since at least 2018, this is the first time crypto has been included in the regulator’s annual operating plan.

US Wants to Regulate Stablecoins First
Signs point to stablecoin issuers being more integrated into the banking sector. That could be a good thing.

Bitpanda to Offer Its Digital Asset Investing Product to Italian Banks, Fintechs
The Austrian firm will work with open-finance provider Fabrick.

Australian Neobank Volt Inks Partnership Deal With Crypto Exchange BTC Markets
The partnership marks a first of its kind in the country, the companies said.

Philippines' UnionBank Taps Hex Trust to Test Digital Assets Custody Service
The bank said it is looking to tap into the digital asset market as institutional and customer interest grows.

Upbit, Bithumb Delist Numerous Coins Ahead of South Korean Regulatory Review
The move caused prices for many altcoins to plummet by 50% or more, causing considerable losses among retail investors.

South African Banks Block Crypto Trading on International Exchanges: Report
Customers of Johannesburg-based bank Absa received an error message when attempting to buy crypto on Binance.

Signature Bank Taps Tether Rival TrueUSD for Payments Platform
Signet is a real-time payments platform built on the Ethereum blockchain.

15 Banks Form New Company to Process Letters of Credit in India Using Blockchain Technology
IBBIC's new system will verify data for invoices on goods and services tax, eliminate paperwork and significantly reduce transaction times.

Kenyan Banks Warn Customers About Buying Crypto: Report
NCBA Bank Kenya sent a cautionary email to customers who have transacted in crypto in the past.

