U.S. Treasury chief says Washington can’t bail out Bitcoin or order banks to buy it

2026-2-6 16:50

Congress hears that Treasury can’t bail out Bitcoin or force banks to buy it, even as Trump’s strategic reserve keeps seized BTC that has swelled from $500m to $15b. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Congress on Wednesday that the… origin »

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Ripple’s billion dollar masterstroke forces 13,000 banks to rethink corporate cash while raising tough questions for XRP

Ripple has pushed deeper into corporate finance with a new treasury platform that aims to let finance teams manage cash and digital assets in one system. The product, called Ripple Treasury, is built on treasury management software Ripple acquired in October 2025 when it bought GTreasury in a $1 billion deal.

2026-1-29 13:47


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UK sharpens focus on crypto regulation in latest anti-money laundering report

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s recent anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist funding (AML/CTF) efforts have focused heavily on crypto. The UK Treasury said in a May 1 report that the FCA considers crypto firms — like retail and wholesale banks and wealth management firms — to be “particularly vulnerable” to financial crime and at the […] The post UK sharpens focus on crypto regulation in latest anti-money laundering report appeared first on CryptoSlate.

2024-5-2 23:32


Global liquidity tightens amid central banks’ balance sheet contraction: impact on S&P 500 and bitcoin

Quick Take Understanding global liquidity is crucial in financial analysis, as it provides insights into the available financial resources for investment. It comprises several components, including: Federal Reserve (Fed) Balance Sheet Reverse Repurchase Agreements (Reverse Repo) Treasury General Account (TGA) Fed Remittances Balance sheets of major central banks: Bank of Japan (BOJ), European Central Bank […] The post Global liquidity tightens amid central banks’ balance sheet contraction: impact on S&P 500 and bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

2023-7-4 13:01


Stablecoin Bill Won’t Force All Issuers to Be Banks, Congressman Says

Congress may rebuff U.S. regulators who wanted stablecoins to be the exclusive territory of banks, according to a lawmaker familiar with a legislative effort now in motion. Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee have been working on requirements that may not be as restrictive as the Treasury Department and financial regulators had asked.

2022-7-18 16:38


Bank Of England And HM Treasury Launch CBDC Task Force to Evaluate Opportunities & Risks

The booming cryptocurrency industry is forcing national banks to look towards fiat-backed digital currencies as a way of regaining back control of the financial system. Even as the outcry for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is becoming more and more pronounced, many world governments are gradually launching their own independent programs to meet this growing […] The post Bank Of England And HM Treasury Launch CBDC Task Force to Evaluate Opportunities & Risks first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

2021-4-20 20:24


Fed Is Investing ‘Time and Labor’ As A Digital Dollar is ‘High Priority’ says Chairman Powell

The Federal Reserve is also “committed” to solving the tech problems. Treasury Secretary, unlike her predecessor, also says it “makes sense for central banks to be looking at.” The post Fed Is Investing ‘Time and Labor’ As A Digital Dollar is ‘High Priority’ says Chairman Powell first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

2021-2-25 20:20


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OCC allows national banks to operate nodes and stablecoin networks

The Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has greenlighted federally chartered banks to run nodes and use stablecoins for payments and other acceptable functions. The agency published a letter on January 4, noting that national banks or federal savings associates may validate, store, and record payment transactions by working as a node on independent node verification networks (INVNs).

2021-1-5 14:42


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Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Proposes New Rules For Crypto Wallets

The US Treasury Department reveals that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has proposed new rules for cryptocurrency wallets. According to the US Department of Treasury’s announcement, the proposed rules require banks and other financial firms to keep records of verified customer’s identities and submit them.

2020-12-20 17:30


gumi Cryptos, HashKey Capital invest in blockchain asset firm Tassat to drive Asia expansion

Tassat, a provider of financial infrastructure for the digital asset ecosystem, today announced investments from strategic Asian investors gumi Cryptos Capital and HashKey Capital. Their investments support Tassat’s strategy to extend its footprint to Asia and accelerate adoption by banks of its blockchain-based infrastructure solutions including rapid cross border payments and real-time treasury management using digital […] CryptoNinjas: gumi Cryptos, HashKey Capital invest in blockchain asset firm Tassat to drive Asia expansion

2019-12-17 09:25


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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Notorious North Korean Hacking Groups 

The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed strict sanctions on “Lazarus,” “Bluenoroff,” and “Andariel,” three North Korean state-run hacking groups that have allegedly hacked several bitcoin trading venues, banks and other financial institutions, in an effort to fund the region’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, reportsRead MoreRead More.

2019-9-16 17:00


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Citibank ditches plans for its own cryptocurrency, bets on SWIFT instead

One of the world’s top 20 banks by asset value, is ditching plans to create its own digital asset – and abandoning all of its cryptocurrency experiments. Instead, it’s betting on a SWIFT. Citibank is not following in the footsteps of JP Morgan with the creation of its own cryptocurrency, believing there are better ways of making improvements to existing financial transaction systems, CoinDesk reports.

2019-3-18 18:15


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The Daily: New Crypto Bills on Capitol Hill, Russian Banks Face Demand for Cryptocurrencies

From Washington to Moscow, cryptocurrencies have entered the agenda of those who share a vocation to rule and regulate. Following the congressional summer vacation, the House of Representatives passed a bill that will enable the Treasury to investigate crypto transactions, while a Congressman plans to introduce three drafts supporting the crypto industry.

2018-9-23 14:59


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Treasury Committee Criticizes UK Regulators’ “Unsustainable” Crypto Stance

The parliamentary report published by the UK Treasury Committee has advocated for regulation of the “wild west” crypto-assets sector. The report criticizes the “ambiguity” of the current stance of UK regulators, arguing that with effective regulations, the United Kingdom could become a “global center” for the emerging cryptocurrency sector.

2018-9-21 18:55