Ledger says the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 chip may be vulnerable to compromise at the lowest hardware level, and the flaws could be unfixable with software patches. The issue raises risks for mobile crypto wallets and devices using the chip.

Bank of America now recommends a modest 1%–4% allocation to digital assets for suitable portfolios, framing crypto as a controlled way to gain exposure while managing volatility. The guidance signals growing mainstream acceptance of crypto within wealth-management strategies.

VTB, Russia’s second-largest bank by assets, will let clients buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly via brokerage accounts starting next year, expanding beyond its current derivatives exposure.

Vanguard's new crypto price-tracking ETFs drew heavy demand on day one, lifting XRP and Solana sharply. Traders cited increased access and fresh liquidity as the main catalysts.

Coinbase said it is collaborating with leading U.S. banks on stablecoin projects and pilot crypto services, with CEO Brian Armstrong noting banks are "leaning into this as an opportunity." The move reflects a growing, if cautious, Wall Street interest in crypto infrastructure.