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Banks Race to Launch Tokenized Deposits as Stablecoins Surge
Major banks are planning tokenized deposit networks by 2027, responding to stablecoin growth. The move could reshape payments and challenge crypto-native stablecoins.
US Banks' Tokenized Deposit Network: A Strategic Blow to Stablecoins
JPMorgan, Citi, BofA, and Wells Fargo unveil a shared blockchain for 24/7 settlement, aiming to cut out stablecoins and CBDCs from institutional payments.
US Bank Consortium to Launch Tokenized Deposit Network by 2027
JPMorgan, Citi, and others plan a shared tokenized deposit network for instant, 24/7 settlement, aiming to transform traditional banking payments.
JPMorgan and Wells Fargo Double Bitcoin ETF Holdings as Hedge Funds Exit
Major US banks increased Bitcoin ETF exposure by 339% YoY in Q1 2026, while hedge funds and brokerages slashed holdings, signaling a strategic divergence in professional crypto adoption.
Jamie Dimon Fights Stablecoin Interest: Bank vs Crypto Showdown
JPMorgan CEO objects to stablecoin interest provision, arguing it gives crypto firms unfair edge over bank deposits. Analysis of regulatory clash.
Vietnam Proposes SMEs Use Crypto as Loan Collateral
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance proposes allowing SMEs to use digital assets and IP as loan collateral, targeting 98% of businesses with limited credit access.
SoFiUSD Launch Marks New Era for Bank-Issued Stablecoins
SoFi launches SoFiUSD, the first stablecoin from a US national bank embedded in a consumer app, signaling a shift in digital dollar adoption.
Canadian Banks: Resilient Giants in a Shifting Market
Analyzing Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank and Canadian Imperial Bank amid market shifts and AI-driven growth.
Bank of America Denies Accounts to Crypto Firms, Pushing Them to Smaller Banks
United Texas Bank CEO reveals major banks refuse crypto clients, as UTB gets OCC charter and clears $10B monthly for digital asset firms.
SpaceX IPO Filing Propels Goldman Sachs to New Heights
Goldman Sachs surges as SpaceX files for record $1.25 trillion IPO, positioning itself as lead underwriter in the largest public offering in history.
Fed's Master Account Proposal: Crypto Banking Breakthrough?
The Fed's proposed limited master accounts could transform crypto banking access, reducing reliance on traditional intermediaries and fostering institutional adoption.
Fed Proposes Master Accounts for Crypto Firms: A Game Changer
The Federal Reserve's proposed master accounts for crypto firms like Kraken, Ripple, and Coinbase could reshape banking access and reduce reliance on traditional intermediaries.
European Banks Join On-Chain Finance Initiative as Qivalis Expands to 37 Members
Amsterdam-based Qivalis consortium grows to 37 banks, onboarding 25 new institutions across 15 countries for a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin launch in 2026.
Polkadot's Institutional Appeal: Intesa Sanpaolo's Crypto Pivot
Italy's largest bank expands crypto holdings, including Polkadot, signaling growing institutional adoption of the ecosystem.
Morgan Stanley’s Trust Bank Play: Crypto Custody Goes Mainstream
Morgan Stanley applies for a US national trust bank charter to custody digital assets, signaling a major shift in institutional crypto adoption.
Senate Crypto Bill Advances: Regulatory Clarity Nears
US Senate panel advances Digital Asset Market Clarity Act; Bullish files for CFTC licenses, signaling institutional push for regulated crypto derivatives.
Google Advances Quantum Deadline to 2029; Anchorage Partners with Google Cloud for AI Banking
Google moves quantum crypto deadline to 2029 as Anchorage launches AI banking on Google Cloud, targeting trillion-dollar market.
Ripple CEO Rejects Maximalism at XRP Consensus 2026
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse spoke against crypto maximalism at XRP Consensus 2026, as Ripple researcher highlights growing fintech-bank alliances.
UniCredit Posts Record Q1, Targets Commerzbank Takeover
UniCredit reports record Q1 earnings and pursues a controversial takeover of Germany's Commerzbank despite political pushback.
HSBC Q1 Profit Misses Estimates as Credit Losses Rise
HSBC reported Q1 pretax profit of $9.4B, missing estimates, as revenue rose 6% but credit losses increased.