Banks

Highlights: JPMorgan CEO says Fed can’t cut rates much unless inflation drops significantly soon. Dimon believes stablecoins are safe and won’t threaten traditional bank deposits. Stablecoins offer cheaper, faster payments, attracting big companies and growing investor interest rapidly. JPMorgan CEO […]

Highlights: Coinbase CEO announced plans to evolve into a full-service crypto super app. Armstrong said the goal is to replace banks by offering blockchain-based services. Coinbase will launch a credit card giving users 4% rewards in Bitcoin. Coinbase CEO Brian […]

Highlights: JPMorgan and Coinbase integrate Chase accounts for direct crypto transfers. Chase credit cards will fund Coinbase wallets from Fall 2025. Chase points can convert to USDC on Coinbase starting in 2026. In a move that signals mainstream crypto adoption, […]

Highlights: FDIC removes 2022 policy, allowing banks to engage in crypto without approval. The agency urges banks to assess risks, including cybersecurity and liquidity issues. Industry welcomes the move, but some criticize the lack of strict oversight. The U.S. Federal […]

Highlights: SEC’s rescindment of SAB 121 offers banks greater flexibility in crypto asset management. Commissioner Peirce supports the change, calling SAB 121 restrictive and innovation-stifling. Lawmakers praise repeal, arguing it restores balance and encourages U.S. digital asset growth. On January […]

Highlights: The HKMA warns crypto firms misrepresenting as banks may be in violation of Hong Kong’s Banking Ordinance. The HKMA raised alarm after two overseas firms falsely represented themselves as banks. The use of the word ‘bank’ in the names […]

Highlights: Coinbase found over 20 instances where the FDIC advised banks to pause crypto activities.  Grewal criticized FDIC’s letters as attempts to restrict financial access for U.S. companies.  In June, Coinbase filed lawsuits against the SEC for ignoring earlier public […]