Bybit returns to UK crypto market after 2 years

The exchange restarted access on Thursday, including spot trading across 100 currency pairs. FCA financial promotion rules introduced in October 2023 led several crypto firms to end UK operations. дальше »

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Russia Draws Firm Line on Digital Assets, Keeping Crypto Out of Domestic Payments

Russia has reiterated its firm stance on crypto, drawing a clear distinction between digital assets and traditional currency. While global debate continues over whether crypto can coexist with national currencies, Russian lawmakers are reinforcing a long-held view. дальше »

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BitGo converts trust unit into national bank following OCC approval

BitGo Holdings, Inc. announced that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has approved its application to convert BitGo Trust Company, Inc. , a South Dakota-chartered trust company, into a national bank. дальше »

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Grayscale outlines top crypto investing themes for 2026 as institutional adoption grows

The firm says regulatory clarity is driving institutional investment, and fiat currency debasement is increasing interest in alternative stores of value, such as BTC and ETH. дальше »

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Most Influential: Oleg Ogienko

Sanctions, capital controls and Russia’s improvised financial plumbing helped create A7A5, a ruble stablecoin built on a currency rarely used in global commerce, allowing it to appear legally at major events even as its presence leaves compliance teams panicked. дальше »

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US banks just unlocked a loophole to profit from your crypto trades without holding the bag

On Dec. 9, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency put out a press release with a very direct message for US banks: you are allowed to sit in the middle of crypto trades. In the memorably titled News Release 2025-121, the OCC published the somehow even worse-titled Interpretive Letter 1188 and confirmed that […] The post US banks just unlocked a loophole to profit from your crypto trades without holding the bag appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Brazil’s largest private bank advises investors to allocate 3% to Bitcoin in 2026

Brazil’s largest private bank says Bitcoin can improve portfolio diversification and hedge currency risk despite a volatile year for the asset. дальше »

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Ripple, Circle receive conditional national bank charter approvals from OCC

The approved list includes new charters for Circle's First National Digital Currency Bank and Ripple National Trust Bank. дальше »

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Ripple, Circle, Paxos Secure Path To National Banking Charters In The US

On Friday, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) approved national trust charter applications from several key firms in the industry including Circle’s First National Digital Currency Bank, Ripple National Trust Bank, BitGo Bank & Trust, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Paxos Trust Company. дальше »

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Ripple wins U.S. trust bank charter as Garlinghouse hits back at banking lobby

Ripple has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency [OCC] to form Ripple National Trust Bank. This marks one of the most significant regulatory breakthroughs foThe post Ripple wins U. дальше »

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BREAKING: Ripple Scores Big National Bank Win

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has handed Ripple a huge win. дальше »

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OCC clears U.S. banks to run riskless principal crypto trades in 2025

OCC Letter 1188 confirms U.S. banks can run riskless principal crypto trades, capping a 2025 rollback of Fed, FDIC and OCC hurdles on custody and tokenized rails. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency published Interpretive Letter 1188 on… дальше »

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U.S. banks can now broker Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana trades — officially!

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency [OCC] has confirmed that U. S. national banks may legally conduct “riskless principal” transactions in crypto-assets. This extends existing brokeraThe post U. дальше »

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OCC Confirms Banks Can Act as Intermediaries in Crypto Transactions

Bitcoin Magazine OCC Confirms Banks Can Act as Intermediaries in Crypto Transactions The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) clarified today that national banks may conduct crypto-related “riskless principal” transactions. дальше »

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US Banks Cleared For ‘Riskless’ Crypto Transactions Following OCC Letter

In a new major breakthrough for the digital asset industry in the United States, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced on Tuesday that national banks are permitted to engage in “riskless principal transactions” involving crypto-assets. дальше »

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Банки способны эволюционировать от телеграфа до блокчейна — банковский регулятор США

Руководитель Управления контролера денежного обращения США открыто заявил: криптокомпании должны получать банковские лицензии наравне с традиционными финансовыми учреждениями. Джонатан Гулд (Jonathan Gould), глава Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), считает, что нет никаких оснований относиться к цифровым активам по-особому. дальше »

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Western Union plans stablecoin prepaid card for countries battling inflation

Western Union is building a stablecoin-backed prepaid card targeting countries with high inflation rates. The money transfer giant plans to offer the product in markets where local currency depreciation erodes purchasing power, CFO Matthew Cagwin told the UBS Global Technology… дальше »

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Top Satoshi Candidate Explains Why Gold Is Not Good as Currency

Gold's jump brought back the "real money" talk, but top Satoshi candidate Nick Szabo flipped the script, hinting that gold's biggest flaw is not price or supply. дальше »

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'True Currency': Elon Musk Makes Major Bitcoin Statement

Tesla CEO Elon Musk views Bitcoin as a fundamental energy-based currency . дальше »

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KuCoin Secures AUSTRAC Digital Currency Exchange Registration, Enhances Fiat Access for Australian Users

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 25th November 2025, Chainwire The post KuCoin Secures AUSTRAC Digital Currency Exchange Registration, Enhances Fiat Access for Australian Users appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Crypto ETFs update: BTC suffers record $903M outflows; SOL, XRP hold steady

Institutional exit is among the reasons behind today’s continued sell-offs in the digital currency market. The turmoil coincides with substantial uncertainty in crypto ETFs, with the products delivering what seems to be an upside-down performance. дальше »

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India's Debt-Backed ARC Token Eyes Tentative Q1 2026 Debut, Sources Say

The ARC will operate within a two-tier framework, complementing the RBI's Central Bank Digital Currency. дальше »

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Stablecoin Spending Goes Mainstream With Opera MiniPay’s LatAm Integration

The feature connects USDT balances to PIX and Mercado Pago, enabling users to pay with QR codes and converting to local currency instantly. дальше »

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In Conversation with KuCoin’s Alicia Kao: Why Trust Is the True Currency of Crypto’s Next Chapter

When the market tumbled a few weeks ago, exchanges faced a familiar test: how well could they protect users in an industry built on volatility? For KuCoin Managing Director Alicia Kao, that tension defines her daily work. 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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Circle Unveils StableFX to Power Onchain Currency Trading on Upcoming Arc Blockchain

The USDC issuer's new stablecoin foreign exchange engine aims to modernize cross-border payments, reduce risk and streamline settlement. дальше »

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Visa launches stablecoin payouts – What it means for the creator economy

Key Takeaways How does the new Visa Direct pilot work? Businesses can fund payouts in fiat currency, while recipients can choose to receive them in USD-backed stablecoins like USDC. Who benefits frThe post Visa launches stablecoin payouts – What it means for the creator economy appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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UAE tests ‘digital dirham’ with live transaction using mBridge platform

The United Arab Emirates has completed its first government transaction using a central bank digital currency (CBDC), marking a significant step in its Digital Dirham project. This test payment, made through the cross-border mBridge platform, confirms the UAE’s technical integration and signals readiness for wider government and private sector adoption of CBDCs. The development is […] дальше »

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UAE’s ‘digital dirham’ CBDC pilot completes first transaction

The United Arab Emirates' central bank digital currency pilot has made its first transaction, reportedly completed in under two minutes. дальше »

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Upgrading “ancient” financial system with crypto by 2028: Is Trump on track?

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump promised a “21st Century” payments upgrade without requiring a central bank digital currency, putting the GENIUS Act at the center of the plan. дальше »

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Pakistan mulls rupee-backed stablecoin as country sees $25B crypto opportunity

Pakistan is considering a rupee-backed stablecoin and a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to expand financial inclusion.

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Hana and MoneyGram Launch USDC-to-Cash Withdrawals Across Southeast Asia

Hana and MoneyGram collaborate to enable USDC-to-cash withdrawals across Southeast Asia to offer fast, low-cost access to local currency without banks. дальше »

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Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan might build a stablecoin with other banks

JPMorgan's potential stablecoin collaboration could accelerate financial innovation and reshape banking partnerships in the digital currency era. The post Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan might build a stablecoin with other banks appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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OKX launches Pay and Card services in Brazil with Mastercard support

OKX launches Pay and Card services in Brazil with Mastercard support, enabling seamless conversion of local currency to stablecoins. The post OKX launches Pay and Card services in Brazil with Mastercard support appeared first on Crypto Briefing. 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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US Treasury sanctions Pyongyang’s crypto money men

U.S. Treasury aims to cripple the North Korea's ability to convert crypto heists into usable currency for its weapons programs. дальше »

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How XRP can provide $5B+ daily ‘working capital’ for currency exchanges

XRP can serve as short-term working capital for currency exchanges, as transactions typically take only a few minutes to complete. Orders move through central exchanges, and if any money needs to be held briefly, companies can hedge that risk using XRP futures. дальше »

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Bitcoin turns 17 - Can BTC overcome its first ‘red October’ since 2018?

Key Takeaways Why is Bitcoin’s whitepaper significant? It introduced blockchain and proof-of-work technology in 2008, laying the foundation for decentralized digital currency. What does Bitcoin dThe post Bitcoin turns 17 - Can BTC overcome its first ‘red October’ since 2018? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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China Sentences Five Over $166 Million in Illegal USDT Currency Conversions

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Venezuela inches toward integrating Bitcoin into its national banking rails

Venezuela's move towards Bitcoin integration could stabilize its economy, offering a hedge against hyperinflation and currency volatility. The post Venezuela inches toward integrating Bitcoin into its national banking rails appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Solana Shades XRP: 'There Is No Bridge Currency'

The official X account of the Solana blockchain has taken a dig at the Ripple-linked XRP token дальше »

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Western Union to Launch Dollar-Backed Stablecoin on Solana in 2026

The company expects to roll out the digital currency in the first half of 2026, marking the first time a major money transfer firm has issued its own token on a public blockchain. дальше »

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Bank of China builds digital RMB international center

The People’s Bank of China has officially established the Digital RMB Operation and Management Center as the nation prepares its digital currency for widespread adoption. According to a recent report by Chinese media Capital Finance, the Governor of the central… дальше »

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HKMA completes e-HKD pilot phase 2, plans rollout

Hong Kong authorities have concluded the second phase of the e-HKD pilot program, with the central bank digital currency launch mostly aimed at institutional clients. According to a report by local media, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has completed the… дальше »

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Bitcoin Eyes $136,000 Target Following October Recovery as Technical Pattern Emerges

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China vows to crack down on digital currency operations and speculation

China's crackdown on digital currencies underscores its commitment to monetary sovereignty and control over financial stability. The post China vows to crack down on digital currency operations and speculation appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Kyrgyzstan Unveils Stablecoin KGST On BNB, Plans CBDC And National Crypto Reserve

Kyrgyzstan has launched a stablecoin that is pegged 1:1 to the Kyrgyzstani som, and has also confirmed plans to create a central bank digital currency [...] дальше »

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Kyrgyzstan Launches National Stablecoin and CBDC on BNB Chain, Adds BNB to State Reserve

Key Takeaways: Kyrgyzstan has officially launched its national stablecoin and central bank digital currency (CBDC) on the BNB Chain, marking a historic step in Central Asia’s digital finance evolution. дальше »

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Kyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin in a landmark partnership with Binance

Kyrgyzstan has launched a national stablecoin and a central bank digital currency in a landmark partnership with the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, a significant move by the Central Asian nation to position itself as a regional crypto leader. дальше »

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