Bitcoin slides after BOJ’s 75bps rate hike - Is BTC's $80k at risk?

If history is any guide, the crypto market may be staring at a major bearish catalyst. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has officially hiked interest rates by 75 bps, making it its largest increase in over 30 The post Bitcoin slides after BOJ’s 75bps rate hike - Is BTC's $80k at risk? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto breaks higher as BOJ decision clears a macro overhang

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield briefly touched 2% for the first time since 2006 after the central bank lifted its benchmark rate. дальше »

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Bitcoin jumps above $87,000, yen slides as Bank of Japan hikes interest rates

The Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75%, the highest in nearly 30 years. дальше »

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Fold Launches Nationwide Bitcoin Services Across All 50 States With BitGo

Bitcoin Magazine Fold Launches Nationwide Bitcoin Services Across All 50 States With BitGo Fold now offers Bitcoin services nationwide via its partnership with federally chartered BitGo Bank & Trust. дальше »

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Will Bitcoin price rise or fall after the BoJ rate decision on Dec. 19?

The Bitcoin price has remained on edge this week as investors await the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision scheduled for Dec. 19. дальше »

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Bitcoin Falls Below $85,000 as Altcoins Decline and Assessing Digitap’s ($TAP) Payment Utility in 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) plunged below $85,000 overnight, triggering a market-wide liquidation. This sudden drop came as investors anticipated interest hikes from the Bank of Japan this week. With the top 10 The post Bitcoin Falls Below $85,000 as Altcoins Decline and Assessing Digitap’s ($TAP) Payment Utility in 2026 appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Norway’s $2T fund just backed Metaplanet - What's happening?

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the manager of Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, has made a bold investment move. Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed firm often dubbed "Asia’s StraThe post Norway’s $2T fund just backed Metaplanet - What's happening? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Robinhood looks better placed than Coinbase for prediction-market upside, Mizuho says

Robinhood stands to gain more from prediction markets than Coinbase as users plan to deploy fresh capital rather than sell existing crypto, the bank said. дальше »

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Macquarie sees U.S. Senate near crypto deal as market structure, GENIUS rules advance

The bank said bipartisan Senate talks on market structure legislation and parallel GENIUS Act rulemaking could deliver a workable U.S. crypto framework by early 2026. дальше »

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XRP vs. Digitap ($TAP): Comparing Market Conditions and Token Models Heading Into 2025

XRP enters December under renewed macro pressure, with Japan’s central bank expected to lift rates to a 30-year high. Historically, tightening from the Bank of Japan drains global risk liquidity, The post XRP vs. дальше »

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Cantor turns bullish on Hyperliquid, sees 'a path for HYPE eclipsing $200'

Despite struggling at around $27 and down over 50% in 2025, the Hyperliquid token could grow seven times in the next few years.  According to investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald's latest report, HypThe post Cantor turns bullish on Hyperliquid, sees 'a path for HYPE eclipsing $200' appeared first on AMBCrypto. 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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Bank of Canada lays out strict standards for stablecoins ahead of 2026 regulations

The Bank of Canada has laid out strict standards for stablecoins as the country looks to implement a regulatory framework for the sector in 2026. While addressing the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stressed that… дальше »

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J.P. Morgan’s $100 mln Ethereum play is live: But markets aren’t convinced

J. P. Morgan has taken another decisive step into blockchain finance. According to The Wall Street Journal, the world’s largest bank by market capitalization has announced the launch of its firstThe post J. дальше »

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Bank of Canada lays out criteria for ‘good money’ stablecoins

Canada’s central bank will approve only fiat-backed, high-quality stablecoins to ensure they are “good money” as part of the country’s plan to modernize its financial system. дальше »

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Why the Bank of Japan Is So Critical for Bitcoin

The Bank of Japan’s policy shift could unwind global liquidity and trigger Bitcoin liquidations, making it a major risk for crypto markets. The post Why the Bank of Japan Is So Critical for Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Visa taps Solana to launch USDC settlement for US banks

Cross River and Lead Bank are the first to settle USDC transactions with Visa, as the firm expands its stablecoin network beyond pilots. дальше »

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Custodia Bank потребовал пересмотреть отказ в доступе к мастер-счету ФРС США

Работающий с криптовалютами Custodia Bank обратился в Десятый окружной апелляционный суд США с просьбой пересмотреть решение суда штата Вайоминг, поддержавшего отказ Федеральной резервной системы США предоставить необанку доступ к своим платежным системам. дальше »

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Korea stablecoin bill delay exposes FSC–BOK clash over bank-led issuance

South Korea’s FSC missed its stablecoin bill deadline as a clash with the Bank of Korea over bank-led issuance and approval powers leaves the regulatory roadmap in limbo. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) failed to meet its deadline to… дальше »

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Bitcoin plummeted below $85,000 today, but $600M in liquidations hides a much scarier macro catalyst

Bitcoin slipped below $85,000 overnight, triggering nearly $600 million in liquidated long positions across crypto markets within 24 hours as expectations mounted that the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates this week. дальше »

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Sberbank tests DeFi products as clients’ crypto appetite grows

Sberbank tests DeFi, tokenization and Ethereum-based products as rising client demand pushes Russia’s largest bank toward public blockchain integration. Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, has confirmed it is testing multiple decentralized finance (DeFi) products as customer demand for crypto trading and… дальше »

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PayPal, issuer of PYUSD, applies for Utah industrial bank license

The company behind the PYUSD stablecoin said it wants to offer business lending and interest-bearing savings accounts. дальше »

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J.P. Morgan is quietly becoming crypto’s biggest on-chain bank with latest Ethereum launch

J. P. Morgan has taken another decisive step into public blockchain finance with the launch of its first tokenized money market fund on Ethereum. This comes just days after executing a landmark $50The post J. дальше »

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$4 Trillion Megabank JPMorgan Debuts Its First Tokenized Money Market Fund On Ethereum

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Price predictions 12/15: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Bitcoin rallies continue to be capped by selling near the intra-day range highs, and the expectation of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike could amplify the downturn in BTC and altcoins. дальше »

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Bank of America predicts banks’ onchain transition in coming years

Bank of America forecasts stablecoins and tokenized deposits entering US banks by 2027 as OCC and FDIC define new rules. The post Bank of America predicts banks’ onchain transition in coming years appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bank of America says U.S. banks are heading for multi-year onchain future

The Wall Street firm said faster U.S. stablecoin and charter rules are pulling crypto into the regulated banking system and pushing banks toward an on-chain future. дальше »

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Anchorage Digital Buys Securitize’s RIA Platform to Expand Wealth Management Business

The bank has bought the Securitize For Advisors unit, bringing the RIA-focused crypto wealth management platform in-house. дальше »

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Bitcoin Miner IREN’s 47% Slide Flagged as a Buying Opportunity by B. Riley

The bank kept its buy rating on the stock and $74 target, citing a Microsoft GPU ramp and ample funding options. дальше »

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Prediction Markets Are Quietly Turning Into a New Asset Class, Citizens Says

The bank said event markets are still tiny versus stocks but are rapidly expanding beyond sports into macro and policy risk. дальше »

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European crypto finance upgrade: Ripple’s payment strategy echoes Arc Miner’s revenue model

Ripple’s partnership with Swiss bank Amina advances compliant stablecoin payments in Europe, reinforcing infrastructure that also supports platforms like Arc Miner. #partnercontent дальше »

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JPMorgan just crossed a dangerous line with Solana that major banks have strictly avoided until now

JPMorgan recently issued $50 million in US commercial paper for Galaxy Digital on Solana, with Coinbase and Franklin Templeton as buyers. The bank created an on-chain USCP token, settling both issuance and redemption cash flows in USDC rather than bank wires. дальше »

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Digital assets have vanished from government “vulnerability” list, officially ending a three-year regulatory chokehold on US banks

The Financial Stability Oversight Council's (FSOC) 2025 annual report dropped digital assets from its list of financial-system vulnerabilities, ending three years of high-alert posture that framed crypto as a budding contagion channel requiring new legislation and cautious bank supervision. дальше »

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Michael Saylor Teases Another Bitcoin Buy As BTC Slides Below $90k Amid Japan Rate Hike Fears

Michael Saylor hinted Strategy will buy more Bitcoin this week as BTC slid below $90k amid fears the Bank of Japan is about to hike [...] дальше »

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Bank of Japan Rate Hike Could Trigger 20-30% Bitcoin Decline as Markets Price 98% Probability

Markets are bracing for a potentially pivotal week for Bitcoin as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) heads into its December 18–19 policy meeting. Expectations point to a near-certain rate hike. Prediction markets and macro analysts alike are converging on the same conclusion: Japan is poised to raise rates by 25 basis points. дальше »

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Bitcoin price at risk of a crash to $75 as a major BoJ risk looms

Bitcoin price remained under intense pressure this weekend, and may be at risk of a deeper dive, potentially to $75,000 ahead of the Bank of Japan interest rate decision.  Bitcoin (BTC), the original cryptocurrency, was stuck at the psychological point… дальше »

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Bitcoin will ‘dump below $70K’ thanks to hawkish Japan: Macro analysts

The Bank of Japan is expected to increase its benchmark interest rates on Friday, a historically bearish signal for riskier assets like Bitcoin. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Edges Down As Traders Brace For Bank Of Japan To Hike Interest Rates To 30-Year High

The Bitcoin price edged down a fraction of a percent in the past 24 hours to trade at $90,293 as of 11:11 a.m. EST on [...] дальше »

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Brazil’s Largest Private Bank Advises 3% Bitcoin Allocation For Clients

Itau argues that Bitcoin’s low correlation with traditional assets and its global nature can improve diversification without materially increasing portfolio risk. The post Brazil’s Largest Private Bank Advises 3% Bitcoin Allocation For Clients appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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$300M wiped out - Could BOJ rate hike fears spark a crypto crash?

Investors are closely watching the upcoming week.  In a recent development, Nikkei Asia reported that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will deliver a 25 bps rate hike at its policy meeting on tThe post $300M wiped out - Could BOJ rate hike fears spark a crypto crash? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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UAE Telecom Group e& Integrates AI Maryah Community Bank for Utility of Dirham-Backed AE Coin

UAE telecom giant e& teams up with AI Maryah Bank to test AE Coin for seamless bill payments, recharges, kiosks, and future e-commerce utility. 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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Brazil’s largest private bank recommends up to 3% investment in Bitcoin

The growing endorsement of Bitcoin by major banks signals a shift towards mainstream acceptance of digital assets in investment portfolios. The post Brazil’s largest private bank recommends up to 3% investment in Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing. 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 CEO Reacts to Bank Charter Approval, Slams Banking Lobby

Ripple has gone from being sued by the SEC to getting conditional approval to getting conditional approval for a bank charter. дальше »

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Ripple Announces a New Partnership With a European Bank

Ripple just added another European bank to its growing list of institutional partners. The company announced a new collaboration with AMINA Bank AG, which will use Ripple Payments to power near real-time cross-border transactions for its clients. дальше »

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OCC Grants Conditional Approval to Ripple, Circle, BitGo, Fidelity, Paxos for National Trust Bank Charters

Five leading cryptocurrency firms received conditional approval from the OCC for national trust bank charters, marking a pivotal regulatory shift in digital asset oversight. The post OCC Grants Conditional Approval to Ripple, Circle, BitGo, Fidelity, Paxos for National Trust Bank Charters appeared first on Coinspeaker. 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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Is Ripple Becoming a Bank Good or Bad for XRP?

Ripple has received conditional approval for a federal banking license, which could potentially enable its operation under US banking regulations. If granted, the license would allow Ripple to operate as a federally regulated financial institution under US banking law. 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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