A wave of institutional crypto adoption is accelerating as six digital asset banks await federal charters, poised to unlock nationwide operations under dramatically loosened OCC oversight.
Federal Greenlight Incoming? 6 Crypto Banks Await OCC Approval
Six firms seeking to offer digital asset services have submitted applications for a national bank charter to the Office of the Comptroller of the…
Cyprus law enforcement is investigating a complaint from a 48-year-old man who claims to have lost over $448,000 in digital assets due to a cyberattack. The theft occurred on June 11, but the victim reported it on July 26, prompting an inquiry by the police cybercrime…
The Financial Information Unit of Argentina (UIF) has decided to freeze several cryptocurrency wallets linked to the financing of foreign terrorism. Authorities are focusing on a Syrian terrorist group known as Hay’et Tahrir Al-Sham and two suspects in connection with…
The Ghanaian central bank is set to introduce a draft regulatory framework for licensing digital asset companies by September.
Acknowledging Crypto’s Enduring Presence
The Ghanaian central bank has reiterated its goal to license digital asset companies, stating that a draft regulatory framework to oversee them is set to be tabled in the nation’s parliament by September. According to Johnson…
Tokyo-Listed Quantum Solutions Launches Aggressive Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
Quantum Solutions, a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed AI solutions provider, has announced a major expansion into cryptocurrency investment with plans to acquire up to 3,000 bitcoin (BTC) over the next…
Experts: Access to 401(k) Capital Could Cement Crypto’s Entry Into Mainstream Financial Infrastructure
July 25, 2025
Experts say reports that the Trump administration is considering opening 401(k) plans to alternative assets – including cryptocurrencies – reflect a maturation of the digital asset industry.
Formal Recognition and Maturation
The Trump administration’s reported plans to…
XRP Ledger is powering a $130 million breakthrough in Brazil’s private credit markets, with over $500 million more queued as tokenized finance takes center stage.
XRP Ledger Just Captured $130M CRA—And $500M More Is Locked and Loading
Brazil’s shift toward real-time, transparent credit markets is accelerating with the launch of blockchain-backed private credit infrastructure built on the…
Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam, who launched a brain interface startup last year, announced on Tuesday that the new project, dubbed Nudge, has raised $100 million from two venture firms, Thrive Capital and Greenoaks Capital Partners.
Several angel investors also…
South Korean Regulator Urges ETF Managers to Scale Back Exposure to Crypto-Related Companies
July 24, 2025
A South Korean financial regulator has issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, advising them to limit the proportion of cryptocurrency-related stocks in their exchange-traded funds.
Rising ‘Coin Theme’ Stock Inclusions Spur Caution
South Korean…
The Internal Revenue Service’s new Form 1099-DA, while designed to streamline tax reporting for cryptocurrency users, may inadvertently trigger audits due to incomplete cost basis data provided by exchanges, an expert warns.
The ‘Phantom Gain’ Trap
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)’s new Form 1099-DA, though well-intentioned, could unfairly target many cryptocurrency users for audits due…
