39 stories about Banking from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 24, 2026.
Benjamin Netanyahu says he has asked for a blockchain plan in case sanctions target Israel’s banking system. He made the remarks days before Israel’s election and urged Israelis to prepare for a “rainy day” after Trump, but the reports do not describe a specific system or policy.
JPMorgan plans to bring JPM Coin, its token representing dollar deposits, to the Ethereum blockchain. The move is aimed at reaching a wider selection of institutional clients, though the report provides no launch date or further rollout details.
Payward, the company behind Kraken, plans to acquire Lithuania's Saldo Bank, with the deal expected to close in 2027. The acquisition would help Payward expand traditional banking services into four EU markets where Saldo already operates, as it works toward offering cash, crypto, tokenized stocks and credit in one place.
Qivalis has secured authorization from the Dutch central bank to operate as an electronic money institution, a regulatory step toward offering onchain euro settlement infrastructure under MiCA rules. The project is backed by BBVA, BNP Paribas and ING, though the announcement does not specify a launch date or product details.
South Korea has seen its first traditional bank loans secured by bitcoin. The loans use third-party custodians to hold the bitcoin, while court-ordered sales are the stated route for recovering funds if a borrower defaults.
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), claiming crypto firms use national trust charters to skirt traditional banking safeguards. This legal battle could impact how crypto firms integrate with the banking system.
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), claiming the regulator exceeded its legal authority by approving crypto trust charters. This legal battle could impact how crypto firms operate within the U.S. banking system.
Barclays, NatWest, and HSBC have successfully completed the world’s first interbank transactions using tokenized deposits. This marks a significant step in the adoption of digital cash beyond a single institution, potentially streamlining financial transactions.
Bastion Platforms National Trust Company has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter. This allows them to offer stablecoin custody, wallets, and payment infrastructure under federal regulation. The approval is a significant step in integrating crypto services with traditional banking.
UniCredit, Italy's second-largest bank, is reportedly seeking infrastructure partners to launch crypto trading, custody, and tokenized investment products. This move follows a trend of traditional banks entering the digital asset space, with the bank aiming to offer these services to its clients and potentially boost crypto adoption in Europe.
Crypto advocates and community bankers are intensifying their lobbying efforts in senators' home states as the Senate prepares for a September 15 procedural vote on the CLARITY Act. The act aims to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets and banking. The outcome could significantly impact the crypto industry and traditional banking sectors.
Industry leaders debate whether digital dollar wallets will dismantle traditional bank accounts or simply modernize the underlying infrastructure.
Revolut has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to operate as a US bank. This preliminary approval is a significant step in Revolut's plan to expand its services in the US market, though the process is not yet final.
OpenReserve, a blockchain-focused bank, has been granted a provisional charter by the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This approval allows it to operate as a full-service bank, joining other crypto-native institutions in the rapidly evolving financial landscape. The bank plans to offer cryptocurrency and stablecoin-related services, backed by a $25 million seed round.
Ethena Pay introduces a stablecoin-based banking service offering 6% annual savings and 5% cashback on purchases, settling transactions on the Avalanche blockchain. This move brings crypto-native financial products closer to traditional banking convenience.
JPMorgan terminated its banking relationship with Polymarket, a crypto prediction market platform, in late 2025 due to regulatory concerns. This move highlights the ongoing tension between traditional banks and crypto-related businesses.
Bank Leumi, Israel’s largest bank, will let customers trade bitcoin, ether, and solana through its investment app starting early 2027. This marks a major step toward mainstream crypto adoption in traditional banking.
South Korea’s largest lender will use JPMorgan’s blockchain platform to support US dollar cross-border payments for import and export businesses across 10 countries.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon supports the Crypto Clarity Act, breaking with JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon and banking trade groups who warn the bill's stablecoin-yield provisions could pull deposits away from traditional lenders.
Augustus, a fintech startup, has raised $180 million to integrate stablecoins into a federally chartered bank, aiming to modernize cross-border payments. The Tiger Global-led round values the company at $1 billion.
The UK's Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has launched an inquiry into banks that deny services to crypto firms, examining whether these practices are justified or unfairly stifling the sector.
A report alleges that a crypto bank linked to former President Trump built a system to bypass U.S. sanctions on Iran. The bank also used the AI Claude to write ad copy promoting the service.
Bank of America has named Sonali Theisen as head of its global digital assets platform and Kevin Milsom as head of AI transformation, signaling a stronger push to integrate crypto and AI with traditional banking.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has received final approval from the OCC to open a national trust bank. The bank will initially focus on custody and other trust services, with USDC reserve management planned for a later phase.