Banks

Highlights: Chris Giancarlo said CLARITY Act delays could slow U.S. banks’ digital finance shift. He said while banks wait for clarity, global competitors could move ahead faster. He added that interim agency rules may help, but they cannot replace lasting […]

Highlights: Banks rejected the stablecoin rewards deal, and talks on the crypto market bill stalled again. Crypto companies say rewards help attract users, while banks fear that stablecoins could draw funds from deposits. Lawmakers are facing limited time to pass […]

Highlights: The ECB warns stablecoins are linked to falling bank deposits and slower corporate lending. Deposit shifts push banks toward more expensive market funding and tighter credit conditions. Dollar-backed tokens dominate the market and raise concerns over the euro area’s […]

Highlights: EU banks are advancing talks to launch a euro-based stablecoin in the second half of this year. The stablecoin will facilitate cross-border transfers and reduce dependence on US-backed stablecoins. 12 banks, including CaixaBank, Banca Sella, BNP Paribas, and BBVA, […]

Highlights: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse urges banks and the crypto industry to collaborate on regulations and stablecoin yields. Lawmakers and banks worry stablecoin yields could hurt deposits, while crypto pushes for smart rewards to drive innovation. JPMorgan predicts a crypto […]

Highlights: Institutions scooped up roughly 829,000 BTC last year despite price volatility.  Data shows that companies piled $54 billion worth of Bitcoin onto balance sheets in 2025. Lightning Network volume surged 300% to over $1.1 billion monthly as businesses and […]

Highlights: Emirates NBD is now seriously considering Bitcoin as part of its investment portfolio The bank’s CIO Maurice Gravier describes Bitcoin as “digital gold” and a store of value. Dubai’s clear crypto rules give banks stronger confidence to assess allocations. […]

Highlights: The central bank wants banks to lead digital token issuance to protect monetary stability. Lawmakers have delayed Won stablecoin rules as they debate issuer control and ownership. Regulators are reviewing cross-border payment tests as stablecoin usage continues to grow. […]

Highlights: The White House refocuses stablecoin yield discussions to reward activities, not idle balances. Banking groups worry more about competition than deposit flight due to stablecoin rewards. The March 1 deadline pushes both the crypto and banking sectors to reach […]

Highlights: White House to host third stablecoin yields meeting at 9 a.m. ET Friday. The main agenda will address tensions between banks and crypto firms over yield-bearing stablecoins. These talks directly affect the stalled bipartisan CLARITY Act, which aims to […]

Highlights: BNM will test wholesale payments using Ringgit Stablecoin and tokenized deposits in 2026. Standard Chartered, Maybank, and CIMB will run controlled pilots under the Digital Asset Innovation Hub. The central bank will use trial data to shape policy and […]

Highlights: UBS is building infrastructure to offer cryptocurrency services for private and corporate clients CEO Ermotti says the bank will move carefully, not rushing into digital assets. UBS plans a gradual rollout over three to five years, following a fast-follower […]