Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has issued a strong call for banks to embrace stablecoins. He believes that failing to adapt could lead to obsolescence in the financial industry. […]
Coinbase Collaborates with US Banks to Drive Crypto Adoption
Coinbase has forged strategic partnerships with major US banks, a move aimed at accelerating cryptocurrency integration into daily financial activities. This initiative was unveiled by Coinbase CEO Brian […]
Coinbase CEO Calls for Banks to Adapt or Face Obsolescence
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong issued a stark warning to traditional financial institutions at the New York Times DealBook Summit on December 3, 2025, urging them to embrace stablecoins […]
Bowman Calls for Regulation to Level Playing Field in Banking and Crypto
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman is advocating for clear regulations governing banks and stablecoin issuers, aiming to foster fair competition between traditional financial institutions and the rapidly growing […]
OCC Opens Door for Banks to Engage Directly with Blockchain
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has removed barriers for U.S. national banks, allowing them to hold limited native crypto tokens for blockchain network fees […]
U.S. Banks Granted Authority to Hold Ethereum for Operational Use
The U.S. government has taken a significant step towards integrating cryptocurrency into traditional banking practices by granting U.S. banks permission to directly hold Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP […]
U.S. Banks Get the Green Light to Hold Ethereum for Blockchain Fees
A significant regulatory milestone has been reached as the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has allowed banks to hold Ethereum for blockchain fees. This […]
Banks Get Green Light: Hold Cryptocurrency as Principal for Blockchain Fees
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has paved the way for national banks to directly hold cryptocurrency assets on their balance sheets. This authorization […]
OCC Grants Banks Permission to Use Crypto for Gas Fees
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued new guidance allowing US banks to hold cryptocurrency for blockchain gas fees, a move signaling a step […]
U.S. Banks Gain Authority to Hold Crypto Assets
A major regulatory shift has taken place in the U.S. financial landscape, as banks are now authorized to hold cryptocurrency assets like Bitcoin. This change marks a significant […]
US Banks Can Now Hold Crypto to Cover Gas Fees
A significant regulatory change allows U.S. banks to hold cryptocurrencies directly for paying blockchain network fees, as announced by the OCC on November 18, 2025. This move enables […]
OCC Clears Path for Banks to Hold Crypto for Operational Network Fees
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued guidance confirming that national banks can manage blockchain network fees as part of permissible banking activities. Specifically, […]
Italian Banks Advocate for Gradual Implementation of Digital Euro
Italian banks are backing the digital euro initiative but emphasize a gradual approach to its implementation. The Italian Banking Association urges a phased rollout of costs associated with […]
Italian Banks Advocate Phased Implementation of Digital Euro
Italian banks have pledged support for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) digital euro initiative, but with a crucial caveat: phased implementation of costs. High initial expenditure on digital […]
American Bankers Association Urges Strict Enforcement of Stablecoin Interest Ban
The American Bankers Association and a coalition of state banking groups have called on the Treasury Department to rigorously enforce a federal ban on interest payments for stablecoins […]