Texas-based Monet Bank has shifted its business model to serve cryptocurrency and digital asset firms, positioning itself as a dedicated crypto lender. The change aims to expand tailored credit and banking options for the growing crypto industry.
VTB said on December 5, 2025 that it plans to offer spot cryptocurrency trading to clients in 2026, aiming to be the first Russian bank to provide direct access to spot markets. The rollout will depend on regulatory approvals and details about custody and trading partners.
Bank of America will permit wealth advisors to recommend crypto allocations in client portfolios starting next month, the bank announced Thursday. The move is seen as a milestone for mainstream acceptance of digital assets within traditional wealth management.
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.
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'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.
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.
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 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.
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.