Stablecoins Gain Ground In Africa As Remittances Outpace Aid, Ex-UN Official Says

Africa is seeing a quiet shift in how people send and hold value. Mobile phones are central. According to Vera Songwe, a former UN under-secretary-general, millions who lack bank accounts can use stablecoins to protect savings and move money faster. дальше »

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Crypto Meets Private Banking: UBS Weighs New Offering

Reports say Swiss banking giant UBS is planning to let a small group of its private bank clients buy and sell major cryptocurrencies. The step would open access to Bitcoin and Ethereum for people who have worked with the bank for years, not for every customer. дальше »

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Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF's bank charter

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application. дальше »

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Strategy Is Becoming Bitcoin’s Central Bank Proxy, Says Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor says Strategy’s evolving capital-markets machine is starting to resemble a “central bank of Bitcoin,” positioning the company as a conduit between traditional money markets and the Bitcoin network. дальше »

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U.S. Senator Warren rebuffed on delay of World Liberty bank charter over Trump ties

The OCC says the trust-bank application tied to President Donald Trump-connected World Liberty Financial will move ahead without the senator's requested pause. дальше »

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Bitcoin surges to $91,000, showing signs of life on suspected Bank of Japan intervention

Having earlier breached $100 per ounce for the first time ever, silver has risen to $101, while gold sits just shy of $5,000 per ounce. дальше »

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UBS Plans Bitcoin Trading for Select Wealth Clients

Bitcoin Magazine UBS Plans Bitcoin Trading for Select Wealth Clients UBS is considering offering bitcoin trading to a small group of Swiss private banking clients as the bank explores a crypto trading service with external partners. дальше »

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Revolut drops takeover plans, seeks US banking license: Report

Revolut is planning to apply for a US banking license through the OCC after previously considering a bank acquisition that could have required branch commitments. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETFs log 4th straight day of outflows as BTC drops below $89K

Institutional demand for Bitcoin remained flat as the legacy crypto briefly lost another key support level ahead of the Bank of Japan interest rate decision. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. recorded $32… дальше »

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How will Bitcoin price react as Bank of Japan holds interest rate at 0.75%?

Bitcoin price traded cautiously on Friday after the Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.75%.  Investors are balancing short-term relief against ongoing liquidity concerns linked to Japan’s policy decision. The BOJ voted 8–1 on Jan. 23 to… дальше »

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Japan Holds Rates at 0.75%: What It Means for Crypto Markets

The Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate steady at 0. 75% on Friday, while upgrading economic growth and inflation forecasts in a decision that carries significant long-term implications for cryptocurrency markets. дальше »

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Iran Turns To USDT, Acquiring $507 Million To Defend Its Currency

Iran’s central bank quietly built up a large stash of Tether’s USDT last year as the rial struggled and trade with the outside world grew harder. The move turned parts of the crypto ledger into a public trail of a policy that would normally be private. дальше »

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Bank of Japan Expected To Hold Rates, But Markets Seek Clues

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0. 75% after concluding its two-day monetary policy meeting on Friday. The central bank raised rates to a three-decade high in December. дальше »

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Powerful Pro-Bitcoin BlackRock Exec Could Become Next Fed Chair

The world’s largest asset manager is inching closer to the world’s most powerful central bank. дальше »

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Inside Iran’s $507mln USDT bet to defend its collapsing currency

Iran’s crisis continues to demonstrate novel crypto use cases. The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) reportedly opted for USDT, Tether’s dollar-backed stablecoin, as a monetary tool to boost the value ofThe post Inside Iran’s $507mln USDT bet to defend its collapsing currency appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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BitGo set to debut on NYSE at $2.2B valuation in first crypto IPO of 2026

BitGo's $2.2B NYSE debut marks 2026's first major crypto IPO, highlighting its custody services and US national trust bank status. The post BitGo set to debut on NYSE at $2.2B valuation in first crypto IPO of 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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‘Totally absurd’: Circle CEO rejects bank-run fears over stablecoin yields

At the World Economic Forum, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that stablecoin yields could spark bank runs, pointing to money market funds and broader shifts in finance. дальше »

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Iran’s Central Bank Bought $500 Million in USDT Stablecoin to Prop Up Rial

Iran’s Central Bank secretly purchased more than $500 million worth of Tether’s USDT stablecoin as the country’s currency crisis deepened, according to new findings from crypto security firm Elliptic. дальше »

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Supreme Court signals stop to Trump, Fed shake-up

The Supreme Court signaled it is unlikely to let Trump remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook, with justices across the ideological spectrum warning that such a move could hurt the central bank’s independence дальше »

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Iran’s central bank used $500M in Tether to fight FX collapse and evade sanctions

Iran's central bank amassed $507M in USDT to dodge sanctions, using crypto tactics to access offshore liquidity. The post Iran’s central bank used $500M in Tether to fight FX collapse and evade sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Iran’s Central Bank Used $507M in USDT to Bypass Sanctions, Elliptic Reports

Iran's central bank acquired at least $507 million in USDT to counter a currency crisis and circumvent sanctions, routing funds through exchanges and DeFi protocols. The post Iran’s Central Bank Used $507M in USDT to Bypass Sanctions, Elliptic Reports appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer’: Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos

Bitcoin Magazine ‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer’: Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sparred with France’s central bank governor at the World Economic Forum, arguing that Bitcoin’s decentralized, fixed-supply design makes it more independent than central banks. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO Corrects France’s Central Bank Governor on Bitcoin Issuance at Davos

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Bitcoin has no issuer and is more independent than central banks. He called it a check on government spending. The post Coinbase CEO Corrects France’s Central Bank Governor on Bitcoin Issuance at Davos appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Truist shares tumble 5% as bank misses Q4 EPS but unveils $10b buyback and 2027 ROTCE goal

Truist posts Q4 2025 EPS of $1.00 on higher expenses and legal charges, misses forecasts but authorizes a $10b buyback and targets 15% ROTCE by 2027. Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) reported fourth-quarter 2025 diluted earnings per share of $1.00, missing… дальше »

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Confronts France’s Central Bank Chief on Bitcoin at Davos

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong thrust Bitcoin into the heart of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) policy debate on Wednesday. His comments come as markets anticipate US President Donald Trump’s appearance at the event in Davos, given his history of unscripted remarks on trade, tariffs, and geopolitics. дальше »

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Deutsche Bank объявил о завершении «медового месяца» с искусственным интеллектом

Deutsche Bank выпустил отчет, в котором аналитики предупреждают о завершении благоприятного периода для индустрии искусственного интеллекта. По мнению исследователей, 2026 год станет периодом разочарования, нарушения цепочек поставок, инфраструктурных проблем, сбоев в работе систем и растущего недоверия к ИИ-отрасли. дальше »

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Demand for USDT Drops in Venezuela: Is the Economy Stabilizing?

USDT prices in Venezuela dropped sharply as demand for the stablecoin eased, narrowing the gap with the Central Bank’s official exchange rate. The move reflects shifting market expectations around greater foreign currency availability following recent US intervention. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO to Meet World Leaders at Davos Over Crypto Bill

Coinbase CEO is set to meet bank leaders at Davos this week to discuss the US crypto market structure bill. The post Coinbase CEO to Meet World Leaders at Davos Over Crypto Bill appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Stablecoin Bank COCA Reaches $1B Valuation

London-based stablecoin challenger bank COCA has officially entered the three-comma club. Following a significant price rally, the $COCA token has surpassed the $1. 50 mark, pushing the project’s fully diluted valuation (FDV) above $1 billion. дальше »

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South Korea weighs ending one-bank rule for crypto exchanges: Report

South Korea is reportedly reviewing exclusive bank partnerships for crypto exchanges as regulators assess competition and prepare the Digital Asset Basic Act. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to meet with banking executives regarding market structure bill

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong will be meeting with bank executives to negotiate the terms of the U.S. crypto market structure bill during the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. “I’m talking to different world leaders about economic freedom and… дальше »

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Bitcoin could be your only liferaft as Bank of England experts brace for alien disclosure chaos

Bitcoin could emerge as a long-term winner if global authorities confirm the existence of non-human intelligence, even if the immediate fallout triggers a severe financial shock. Over the weekend, reports emerged that Helen McCaw, a former senior analyst at the Bank of England, urged Governor Andrew Bailey to consider contingency planning for a scenario in […] The post Bitcoin could be your only liferaft as Bank of England experts brace for alien disclosure chaos appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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India touts BRICS-wide CBDC bridge as shield from US tariff risks

India’s RBI wants BRICS to link CBDCs like the e-rupee and digital yuan by 2026, creating a shared rail for trade and tourism that bypasses dollar-based systems. The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a plan to interconnect the central… дальше »

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More XRP Than Cash? “You’re A Genius”, Analyst Says

A sharp comment from a well-known XRP Ledger developer has sparked fresh debate around savings, inflation, and what smart money looks like today. Related Reading: What’s Driving The $1. 42 Billion Comeback In Spot Bitcoin ETFs? Bird, the developer behind the XRPL-based meme coin DROP, drew attention after saying that anyone holding more value in XRP than in their bank account is a “genius. дальше »

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Bitcoin is the only “escape valve” left as the ECB warns a political tussle will soon destabilize the dollar

European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane delivered a warning that most markets treated as European housekeeping: the ECB can stay on its easing path for now, but a Federal Reserve “tussle” over mandate independence could destabilize global markets through higher US term premiums and a reassessment of the dollar's role. дальше »

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XRP Price Prediction 2026: Traders Ditch XRP and ADA for DeepSnitch AI’s Final 2-Week 100X Stretch

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan recently issued a stark warning regarding the future of interest-bearing stablecoins. This shift in liquidity is forcing every investor to reconsider their current XRP price prediction for the upcoming year. дальше »

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Next Crypto to Explode: DeepSnitch AI Crushes XAI And GLMR With 100x Upside As Belgium Banking Giant Fuels Bull Run

Next crypto to explode revealed as KBC Bank Belgium enables Bitcoin trading. Glimmer, XAI, and DeepSnitch AI are the breakout crypto projects positioning for explosive gains. дальше »

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China-led CBDC project mBridge tops $55B in cross-border payments

In 2024, the Bank for International Settlements stepped back from mBridge, seeking to distance itself from sanctions-related speculation surrounding the platform. дальше »

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Брайан Мойнихан: Легализация процентов по стейблкоинам приведет к оттоку до $6 трлн

Гендиректор крупнейшего в США банковского холдинга Bank of America (BoA) Брайан Мойнихан (Brian Moynihan) заявил, что в случае легализации процентов по стейблкоинам с депозитов может уйти до $6 трлн. дальше »

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Crypto bank Anchorage Digital eyes $400M raise with IPO in sight: Report

Being the first federally chartered bank, Anchorage is looking to become a leading stablecoin issuer in 2026, with plans to double the size of its stablecoin team this year. дальше »

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Jefferies Strategist Removes Entire Bitcoin Allocation On Quantum Computing Concern

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State Street, a $36 billion bank, is aiming to change legacy finance using blockchain tech

CEO Ronald O’Hanley says the transformation isn’t about bitcoin, but about reengineering traditional assets for faster, modern rails. дальше »

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Belarus Establishes Legal Framework to Regulate Crypto Banks

Belarus signed a decree, marking the formal establishment of a crypto bank framework that allows enterprises to offer token services to consumers. дальше »

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PNC Bank CEO says stablecoins must choose: be a payment tool or a money market fund

During an earnings call on Friday, CEO Bill Demchak urged a clear split between payment tools and investment vehicles. дальше »

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Stablecoin rails give Interactive Brokers 24/7 funding edge with USDC, RLUSD, PYUSD

Interactive Brokers now lets eligible clients fund accounts 24/7 with USDC and, soon, RLUSD and PYUSD, using ZeroHash to convert stablecoins into USD within minutes and bypass slow, expensive bank wires. дальше »

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Belgium’s KBC Becomes First Bank in the Country to Offer Bitcoin Trading to Retail Investors

Bitcoin Magazine Belgium’s KBC Becomes First Bank in the Country to Offer Bitcoin Trading to Retail Investors KBC Group is set to become the first bank in Belgium to allow retail clients to buy and sell crypto. дальше »

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Germany’s DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Bringing Regulated Crypto Trading to Millions

Key Takeaways: DZ Bank has received MiCAR approval from BaFin to operate its regulated crypto platform, meinKrypto. The platform will allow cooperative banks to offer crypto trading directly inside the The post Germany’s DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Bringing Regulated Crypto Trading to Millions appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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LSEG launches Digital Settlement House to enable 24/7 blockchain-based settlement

London Stock Exchange has launched Digital Settlement House. DiSH is a platform for post-trade settlement with 24/7 tokenized commercial bank deposits. LSE has welcomed multiple crypto ETPs, the latest a Bitcoin and Gold ETP by 21Shares. дальше »

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Dogecoin Price Prediction: Dogecoin Records Upward Trajectory While Traders Anticipate DeepSnitch AI To Record Over 100x Gains As January Launch Looms

A fresh wave of optimism is moving through the crypto market as a digital-first, crypto-friendly bank prepares to go public on Nasdaq, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.   This news has somehow fueled the latest Dogecoin price prediction narrative, with DOGE pushing higher as broader risk appetite returns. дальше »

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Ethereum Could Surge To $7,500 And Leave Bitcoin Behind, Banking Giant Says

Standard Chartered has pushed its base-case price target for Ethereum to $7,500 by the end of the year, a big jump from an earlier $4,000 projection. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s New Power Buyers: Companies Bought 3 Times What Miners Produced According to the bank’s digital assets team, growing demand from corporate treasury buyers and spot ETH products has driven the change in outlook. дальше »

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