AI Just Delivered the Hardest Blow to Bitcoin Yet

For fifteen years, Bitcoin was the sole top-performing asset class on the planet. It survived regulators, exchange outages, and the never-ending predictions of its death. But now, the threat is no longer regulators or bankers. дальше »

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$875B in property debt is due soon — and regional banks may be the weak link Bitcoin is watching

A large volume of US commercial real estate (CRE) debt is rolling into a very different market from the one that produced it. The Mortgage Bankers Association says $875 billion of commercial and multifamily mortgages are scheduled to mature in 2026, equal to 17% of the roughly $5 trillion of outstanding balances it tracks. дальше »

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Crypto group counters Wall Street bankers with its own stablecoin principles for bill

After the bankers shared a document at the White House demanding a total ban on stablecoin yield, the crypto side answers that it needs some stablecoin rewards. дальше »

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Bankers push OCC to slow crypto trust charters until GENIUS rules clarified

The American Bankers Association pressed the OCC to delay new national trust bank charters for crypto and stablecoin firms until the GENIUS Act framework is fully in place. дальше »

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Crypto's banker adversaries didn't want to deal in latest White House meeting on bill

The White House had instructed crypto executives and bankers to come ready to compromise, but bankers maintained their call for a ban on stablecoin yields. дальше »

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Crypto takeaways from Davos: Politics and money collide

Crypto is shedding its illicit money image, but central bankers at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026 warned it threatens monetary sovereignty. дальше »

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Trump Hopes To Sign Crypto Market Structure Bill “Very Soon” Amid Plans To Make U.S. Crypto Capital Of The World

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Tokenization boom pits Bitcoin ‘standard’ vs CBDC guardrails at the World Economic Forum

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, central bankers, Coinbase, Ripple and banks clash over tokenization, a Bitcoin ‘standard,’ CBDCs and stablecoin yields as crypto trades near record highs. Tokenization is no longer a World Economic Forum Davos thought experiment;… дальше »

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XRP Prints 8,700% Liquidation Imbalance as $2 Wall Destroys Longs With Zero Mercy for Bulls

XRP just printed an 8,700% liquidation imbalance as $522K in longs got wiped out near the $2 mark, turning the "bankers' coin" into a leverage graveyard with stablecoin behavior. дальше »

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Ассоциация банкиров призвала запретить начислять проценты по стейблкоинам

Надо запретить криптобиржам начислять проценты и бонусы за хранение стейблкоинов, иначе небольшие региональные банки проиграют конкуренцию и столкнутся с серьезными проблемами, заявили в Ассоциации независимых региональных банков США (Independent Community Bankers of America’s, ICBA). дальше »

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How a battle with bankers tarnished crypto's market structure bill near the finish line

The crypto industry contends that Wall Street giants stood behind community banks to undercut digital competitors before they could get a major legislative win. дальше »

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JPMorgan downplays stablecoin threat as local bankers warn of $6.6 trillion risk

The ABA sent a letter to the U.S. Senate, saying stablecoins that offer yields will affect its banking members ability to grant loans, but JPMorgan disagrees. дальше »

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GENIUS Act Key Provisions In Spotlight: XRP Attorney Deaton Alerts To Bankers’ Role

In the lead-up to the potential passage of the crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, Faryar Shirzad, Chief Policy Officer at Coinbase, shed light on the ongoing discussions surrounding key provisions of the already enacted GENIUS Act. дальше »

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Bankers warn stablecoin yield loophole could drain Main Street deposits

U.S. community banks say a GENIUS Act loophole lets exchanges pay “backdoor” yields on stablecoins, threatening local deposits and demanding Congress shut it down. A coalition of U.S. community bankers has called on Congress to amend federal stablecoin legislation to… дальше »

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US community banks join campaign to shut a GENIUS Act ‘loophole’

The Community Bankers Council has asked the Senate to pursue crypto market structure legislation that would ban exchanges and others offering interest on stablecoins. дальше »

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Community Banks Fight Sony’s Crypto Banking Plans

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) wants federal regulators to stop Sony Bank from getting a special license to run crypto services. The banking group sent a letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) last week, asking them to reject Sony's application. дальше »

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U.S. sanctions 8 bankers in $3B North Korea crypto crackdown: Report

Key Takeaways Who is behind most of North Korea’s cyberattacks? The Lazarus Group, a state-backed hacking unit under North Korea’s intelligence agency, is behind many of the major crypto heists. дальше »

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Banking Group “Strongly Opposes” Coinbase’s Trust Bank Charter Application, Urges OCC To Reject It

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is urging the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to reject Coinbase’s application for a [...] дальше »

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Coinbase Faces Flak from Traditional Bankers on Its Push for Trust Bank Charter

One of the biggest advocacy groups for banking in the U.S. has asked the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to dismiss Coinbase's licensing effort. дальше »

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North Korean Hackers Stole Over $3 Billion in Crypto, U.S. Sanctions Bankers and IT Firms

Bitcoin Magazine North Korean Hackers Stole Over $3 Billion in Crypto, U. S. Sanctions Bankers and IT Firms The Treasury Department sanctioned individuals connected to North Korea’s cybercrime operations. дальше »

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U.S. Sanctions North Korean Bankers Over Crypto Laundering Tied to Cyberattacks

The Treasury Department sanctioned eight individuals and two entities accused of using crypto and shell companies to funnel millions into Pyongyang’s weapons programs. дальше »

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Brazil explores Bitcoin reserves as central bankers meet in Rio

Lawmakers previously proposed a $19 billion Bitcoin reserve. Countries like Germany, Pakistan, and the Philippines are reviewing similar plans. Brazil’s Drex CBDC could support future digital reserve systems. дальше »

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As inflation bites, Latin America banks on stablecoins instead of bankers

Latin Americans are using stablecoins and crypto to combat inflation and access banking services where traditional systems have failed, according to the co-CEO of Bybit LATAM. дальше »

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Kraken CEO Fires Back At American Bankers Association Exec Over Stablecoin Yield Jibe

Kraken CEO Dave Ripley has fired back against a senior executive of the American Bankers Association (ABA) who argued that stablecoin yields are a “detriment” [...] дальше »

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Kraken против банков: являются ли стейблкоины угрозой?

Глава криптобиржи Kraken Дэйв Рипли (Dave Ripley) резко ответил представителю Американской банковской ассоциации, который назвал доходность стейблкоинов нарушением интересов банков. Конфликт разгорелся после заявления старшего вице-президента по инновациям и стратегии ABA (American Bankers Association, Американской банковской ассоциации), Брук Ибарра (Brooke Ybarra) о том, что выплата процентов по стейблкоинам крупными криптобиржами противоречит самой идее использования этих… Сообщение Kraken против банков: являются ли стейблкоины угрозой? появились сначала на Hash Telegraph. дальше »

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US Bankers Urge Congress To Close Stablecoin Yield Loophole Threatening $6.6 Trillion In Bank Deposits

US banks are urging Congress to close a stablecoin yield “loophole” that they warn could drain up to $6.6 trillion in deposits from the traditional [...] дальше »

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Ripple CTO Takes Aim at Bank Lobby Amid License Backlash

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has message for bankers trying to shut out crypto дальше »

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Russia’s biggest state-backed bank sees no use for CBDC, so why push ahead anyway?

Even as Russia gears up to launch its digital ruble, some of the country’s top bankers still aren’t sold on the idea. As Russia moves closer to launching its own digital currency, questions are starting to grow louder about whether… дальше »

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Banks push to block stablecoin legislation over market share fears

Bankers and their allies in the US Senate are pushing back against the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act over fears that stablecoins will disintermediate banks and erode banking market share. дальше »

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Роберт Кийосаки: Причина проблем США не в биткоине

Миллиардер Роберт Кийосаки считает, что «причина проблем США не в биткоине, а в финансовой системе и криминальных банкирах». BITCOIN CRASHINGBitcoin is on SALEI AM BUYING WHY: The problem is not BITCOINTHE PROBLEM is our Monetary System and our criminal bankers. дальше »

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Роберт Кийосаки: проблема не в биткоине, а в экономике США

Миллиардер Роберт Кийосаки считает, что «причина проблем США не в биткоине, а в финансовой системе и криминальных банкирах». BITCOIN CRASHINGBitcoin is on SALEI AM BUYINGWHY: The problem is not BITCOINTHE PROBLEM is our Monetary System and our criminal bankers. дальше »

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Bitcoin deserves special attention from central bankers, says Czech central bank chief

Central banks exploring Bitcoin could reshape financial strategies, highlighting the need for adaptation to digital asset integration challenges. The post Bitcoin deserves special attention from central bankers, says Czech central bank chief appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ripple to Roll Out RLUSD Stablecoin on Dec. 17, Adds Former Central Bankers to Advisory Board

The stablecoin will become broadly available to crypto users on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum networks beginning on Tuesday. дальше »

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‘Hong Kong’s FTX’ victims win lawsuit, bankers bash stablecoins: Asia Express

Victims of ‘Hong Kong’s FTX’ take aim at $29M seized by police, central bankers bash stablecoins, crypto scammers busted over luxury condo. дальше »

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US bankers support Trump but expect Harris victory — American Banker

A survey of 191 bankers indicated heavy support for Trump’s cryptocurrency and taxation policies. 

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China Central Bankers say joint mBridge project requires mutual trust

Deputy Governor of China’s Central Bank says the countries partnering together to build mBridge would need to establish trust and mutual understanding of one another’s regulatory framework. дальше »

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Convictions for crime related to crypto total 272 years in jail over past decade

Crypto leaders have faced continued legal scrutiny over the past few years, with several high-profile figures receiving lengthy prison sentences. In a recent study into jail sentences in crypto, Social Capital Markets draws parallels to the prosecution of bankers after the 2008 financial crisis. дальше »

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Banks suffer as Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout hits major hurdles

The “hung” loans have led to bankers calling it the worst buyout since 2008.

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Goldman Sachs reveals $500M Bitcoin stake: 'Even bankers cannot resist BTC'

Goldman Sachs has revealed a $500M Bitcoin stake, diversifying across major ETFs. Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy held 226,500 BTC, highlighting Bitcoin’s growing corporate appeal. As BitThe post Goldman Sachs reveals $500M Bitcoin stake: 'Even bankers cannot resist BTC' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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From Bank Vaults To Wallets: Here’s How Two Bankers Used Crypto To Launder Millions

A local Chinese bank, the Bank of Huludao, has recently discovered an “intricate embezzlement” and money laundering scheme via crypto orchestrated by two of its top former executives. The scandal, which has sent ripples through the financial community, involved the illicit transfer of a staggering 1. дальше »

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Bankers Are Lining Up Buyers for FTX’s 8% Stake in AI Startup Anthropic: Report

FTX’s slice of artificial intelligence firm Anthropic is up for sale, and global investors including sovereign wealth funds are lining up for the chance to purchase the shares, according to a new report from CNBC citing unnamed sources. дальше »

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Bitcoin falls far short as global currency, central bankers say

Economists with the European Central Bank (ECB) contend that Bitcoin's (BTC) limited usage disqualifies it as a legitimate form of currency. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF Approval Comparable to 'Naked Emperor’s New Clothes,’ ECB Officials Say

The U.S. SEC’s approval of multiple spot ETFs and the billions of dollars that have poured in since doesn't make Bitcoin a good investment or a better means of payment, the central bankers said in a blog post. дальше »

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US banking groups lobby SEC for rule change to enter Bitcoin ETF market

Multiple US banking groups are seeking inclusion in the Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) landscape, prompting a request for a rule change to facilitate their participation. In a Feb. 14 letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, a coalition comprising the Bank Policy Institute, the American Bankers Association, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, and the […] The post US banking groups lobby SEC for rule change to enter Bitcoin ETF market appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Bankers switching to crypto careers for higher salaries and industry growth

Crypto firms are attracting top talents from the traditional financial sector in droves thanks to higher salaries and the prestige of working in the emerging industry. A Bitget report shared with CryptoSlate showed that one-third of applicants for crypto positions have a background in banking and traditional finance. дальше »

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Higher Rates May Be Coming: Impact on Crypto

US bankers are divided on whether the Fed should increase rates to drop prices while banks and investors suffer from tightening economic conditions. The post Higher Rates May Be Coming: Impact on Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Digital Euro Conspiracy Theories and Privacy Concerns Put EU Central Bankers in the Hot Seat

Officials promise privacy controls for the possible new CBDC, but are less clear how to respond to wilder reactions. дальше »

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell discusses target interest and inflation rates at Jackson Hole summit

The robust growth of the U. S. economy may necessitate additional interest rate increases to mitigate inflationary pressures, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, an annual conference of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyo. дальше »

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Crypto’s ‘Illusory Appeal’ Should Be Met by Regulation, Not Bans, BIS Study Says

Bitcoin ETFs could boost adoption because digital assets offer an escape route for state-imposed capital controls, a grouping of central bankers from the Americas said. дальше »

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Crypto Catalysts: Jobs Data to Highlight the Week’s Macro Releases

Among other reports, investors will be eyeing ADP’s private sector jobs total, which last month, soared beyond expectations, a concern for central bankers and other inflation watchers. дальше »

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