Banking

BNP Paribas Joins EU Bank Consortium to Launch Euro Stablecoin

BNP Paribas is among ten European banks that formed Qivalis in the Netherlands to issue a euro-backed stablecoin, aiming to deliver a regulated digital euro payment solution.

Published at 2025-12-03 10:45:15
Bolivia to Adopt Stablecoins as Legal Tender in Banking System

Bolivia’s Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza announced the integration of stablecoins into the country’s banking system, part of a broader plan to modernize the national economy. The move would make Bolivia one of the first countries to embed crypto-based payment tools directly into traditional financial services.

JPMorgan Fraud Concerns Force Strike CEO Out; Lummis Warns on Banking Rules

JPMorgan's fraud-related concerns prompted the removal of Strike's CEO, raising fresh questions about banks' role in crypto custody and payments. Senator Lummis warned that tight banking restrictions could push the digital asset industry overseas, increasing regulatory and operational risk for US-based firms.

Published at 2025-11-25 22:15:16
U.S. Bancorp Pilots Stablecoin on Stellar as Banks Push On-Chain Payments

U.S. Bancorp has launched a pilot of a dollar stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain to test faster, lower-cost on-chain settlement, joining other major U.S. banks exploring tokenized payments.

ECB warns stablecoins could drain eurozone bank deposits, threaten stability

The European Central Bank said Monday that stablecoins may siphon off important retail deposits from euro-area banks and warned a run on one of these coins could pose risks to global financial stability.

Levelfield Bank Wins Illinois OK to Offer FDIC‑Insured Crypto Services Nationwide

Levelfield Financial received conditional approval from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to acquire Burling Bank, clearing a major regulatory hurdle to offer FDIC‑insured banking alongside crypto services nationwide. The move could expand insured banking access for digital asset firms if federal sign‑offs follow.

Published at 2025-11-18 12:45:38
Discovery Bank Becomes First Major South African Bank to Offer In-App Crypto Trading

Discovery Bank has partnered with crypto exchange Luno to allow clients to buy, sell and manage digital assets directly inside its mobile banking app, the bank announced on 18 November 2025. The integration makes Discovery the first large South African bank to embed crypto trading into everyday banking.

Insider: Argentine Banks Have Software Ready to Offer Crypto Services

Towerbank’s Head of Digital Assets says many Argentine banks have completed crypto infrastructure and are waiting on regulatory approval to launch services, a development that could widen on‑ramps for local users.

Published at 2025-11-17 10:45:42
Cash App Unveils Major Release Integrating Banking, Payments and Bitcoin

Cash App rolled out a broad update that ties banking, payments, crypto activity and automation into a single ecosystem designed to speed up on-chain flows and widen access. The release highlights new tools for Bitcoin users alongside improvements to everyday banking and payment rails.

Published at 2025-11-14 05:13:40
Nebraska Issues First U.S. Stablecoin Bank Charter

Nebraska has approved the nation's first regulated bank charter focused on stablecoin activity, positioning the state as an early adopter in digital-asset banking. The move aims to increase institutional trust and oversight while expanding options for using digital tokens.