JP Morgan, Wells Fargo latest major banks to disclose Bitcoin exposure via ETFs

JP Morgan, Wells Fargo latest major banks to disclose Bitcoin exposure via ETFs

JP Morgan and Wells Fargo are the latest major global banks to disclose exposure to Bitcoin via some of the spot BTC exchange-traded funds launched in January. The two lenders filed their... Read more »
Swiss Central Bank’s Chairman Says He’s Dubious About Holding Bitcoin as a Reserve Currency: Report

Swiss Central Bank’s Chairman Says He’s Dubious About Holding Bitcoin as a Reserve Currency: Report

The chairman of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) reportedly isn’t convinced it’s in his institution’s best interest to hold Bitcoin (BTC) as a reserve currency. While speaking at the central bank’s annual... Read more »
BTC price bounces at K as BlackRock adds US banks to Bitcoin ETF

BTC price bounces at $66K as BlackRock adds US banks to Bitcoin ETF

Bitcoin (BTC) shrugged off United States inflation signals on April 5 amid fresh excitement over future institutional investment. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin shrugs off ebbing odds of Fed rate cut... Read more »
Binance.US says it’s ‘radioactive’ to banks, SEC dealt ‘near-mortal blow’

Binance.US says it’s ‘radioactive’ to banks, SEC dealt ‘near-mortal blow’

Binance.US was dealt a “near-mortal blow” after a June lawsuit from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, forcing it to terminate over 200 staff as revenues “imploded,” according to an executive... Read more »
Banks remain ambivalent about partnering with crypto exchanges despite market rally

Banks remain ambivalent about partnering with crypto exchanges despite market rally

Kbank emerges as largest beneficiary of latest coin rally By Anna J. Park Amid the recent rally in the cryptocurrency market, banks are exhibiting various levels of performance depending on whether they... Read more »
US lawmakers advance resolution to get banks in on crypto custody

US lawmakers advance resolution to get banks in on crypto custody

The House Financial Services Committee (HSFC) has voted in favor of a resolution that seeks to overturn a United States Securities and Exchange Commission guideline that has prevented banks from getting in... Read more »
Banks Want Access to Bitcoin, Amid Decreasing BTC Supply

Banks Want Access to Bitcoin, Amid Decreasing BTC Supply

Since 2020, the supply of Bitcoin (BTC) on exchanges has fallen by up to 25%. This decline is likely to increase further due to the entry of major institutions like BlackRock and... Read more »
Honduras Financial Regulator Restricts Banks From Dealing in Crypto

Honduras Financial Regulator Restricts Banks From Dealing in Crypto

Honduras Financial Regulator Restricts Banks From Dealing in Crypto The Honduran financial system has slammed the brakes on cryptocurrencies, with the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBS) prohibiting institutions under its supervision... Read more »
Honduras regulator bans banks from holding, transacting with crypto

Honduras regulator bans banks from holding, transacting with crypto

Honduras’ National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBS) has issued a resolution banning the country’s financial institutions from handling crypto. The Honduran central bank is unable to guarantee crypto transactions because they are... Read more »
Traditional Finance Embraces Crypto: Why Banks and Institutions Are Tuning In to Blockchain

Traditional Finance Embraces Crypto: Why Banks and Institutions Are Tuning In to Blockchain

Why is financial institutions adoption crypto and blockchain increasing? Key Takeaways The rise of crypto and blockchain technology forces traditional financial institutions to adapt or risk being left behind. Banks and other... Read more »