The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveals that secured loans faced a rise in defaults during the third quarter of 2025, according to its latest Credit Conditions Survey. […]
Global Banking Lags in Cryptocurrency Regulation: Stablecoin Focus Hinders Consensus
The international community of financial regulators is facing a critical dilemma: developing effective regulations for cryptocurrencies while major financial powers fail to agree on an approach. The Basel […]
U.S. Banks Can Hold Bitcoin, Ethereum for Blockchain Network Fees
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted U.S banks permission to hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP for network fee payments and […]
Crypto Market Bill Advances Towards Approval in Senate
Senate leadership is pushing forward with the Crypto Market bill, aiming for a vote later this month according to Chair Tim Scott. This progress marks a potential turning […]
Senator Scott Aims for December Vote on Crypto Market Bill
Senator Tim Scott is pushing to advance a crypto market structure bill through the Senate by December, aiming for President Trump’s signature before the end of early next […]
OCC Grants US Banks Permission to Use Crypto for Gas Fees
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has announced that US banks are permitted to use cryptocurrency for paying blockchain network fees, a move with far-reaching […]
OCC Clears Path for US Banks to Manage Crypto Gas Fees
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has made it possible for US banks to manage cryptocurrencies directly, eliminating friction in integrating blockchain technology. This key […]
U.S. Banks Now Authorized to Hold Crypto for Gas Fees
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted U.S. banks permission to hold cryptocurrency for network fees associated with blockchain transactions. This update, effective November […]
US Banks Can Now Use Crypto for Gas Fees, New Guidance Released
The US banking system is set to become more digital. The OCC has clarified that U.S. banks can now use cryptocurrency to pay blockchain transaction fees under the […]
US Banks Granted Permission to Hold Crypto for Blockchain Fees
The US Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) has granted national banks permission to hold cryptocurrency on their balance sheets for paying blockchain transaction fees, marking a […]
OCC Grants Banks Authority to Hold Crypto for Gas Fees
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued guidance allowing banks to hold specific cryptocurrencies for paying network gas fees. This new notice, released […]
OCC Opens Door for US Banks to Manage Crypto for Gas Fees
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has clarified that U.S. banks can hold crypto assets directly on their balance sheets to settle blockchain network gas […]
US Banks Can Now Use Cryptocurrency for Fees
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has clarified that banks can use specific cryptocurrencies to pay network fees. This guidance is significant, as it […]
Discovery Bank Pioneers Crypto Trading Access: What It Means for South Africa
Discovery Bank, a major South African financial institution, has made history by integrating cryptocurrency trading directly into its app. This bold move positions the bank as a leader […]
AMINA Bank Earns Hong Kong’s Crucial Crypto License, Becoming First International Bank to Offer Institutional Services
AMINA Bank has secured the highly coveted license from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), making it the first international bank to offer institutional-level crypto trading and […]