Ripple’s Big Bet: Becoming a Federally Chartered Bank
Ripple just applied for a national banking license, aiming to operate under both state and federal regulators, a rare move that CEO Brad Garlinghouse calls a “unique benchmark for trust.”
Deutsche Bank Joins the Crypto Game—What’s Next?
Deutsche Bank is jumping into crypto custody, with a planned 2026 launch.
Sparkassen Enters Crypto Market, Targeting Retail Investors by 2026
Germany’s Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe is making a strategic push into cryptocurrency trading, with plans to serve retail clients by 2026, Bloomberg reports.
Circle Applies for US Banking License
Fresh off a red-hot IPO, Circle Internet Group is making waves again—this time by applying for a US national banking license.
Barclays Restricts Credit Card Crypto Purchases Amid Regulatory Concerns
Barclays has announced it will block cryptocurrency transactions on its Barclaycard credit cards effective this Friday, citing investor protection concerns.
JPMorgan’s New ‘JPMD’ Trademark: A Stealthy Move Toward Crypto Dominance?
JPMorgan Chase just dropped a major hint about its crypto ambitions with a new trademark filing: “JPMD.”
Societe Generale’s SG-FORGE to Issue Dollar Stablecoin on Ethereum & Solana
France’s Societe Generale is set to launch “USD CoinVertible”, a dollar-pegged stablecoin deployed on Ethereum and Solana blockchains
