Banks

Highlights: UBS and five Swiss banks started testing a Swiss franc stablecoin in a sandbox. The project will explore simple uses like payments, transfers, and settlement processes. Testing will continue through 2026, with no public launch confirmed for now. Swiss […]

Highlights: U.S. community bankers oppose Coinbase’s OCC trust charter approval, warning it could put consumers at risk. ICBA says Coinbase does not meet banking law standards and criticized the OCC’s trust charter framework. Coinbase approval is conditional and still depends […]

Highlights: Pierre Rochard warned U.S. regulators that unclear Basel rules could leave Bitcoin banking in dangerous uncertainty. He said banks may avoid Bitcoin services if regulators do not clearly explain capital treatment. Rochard urged regulators to address Bitcoin directly before […]

Highlights: Takatoshi Shibayama said a broader US yield ban could create openings in other markets. He said tighter US rules may push regulators abroad to revisit stablecoin rewards. He added that Asia is already shifting toward stablecoins, tokenized products, and […]

Highlights: Revolut has introduced its UK bank after obtaining a full license.  The new UK bank will provide deposit accounts and more.  The firm is expected to grow its banking offerings to 13 million customers in the UK market.  British […]

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. […]