Texas has also allocated an additional $5 million for direct, self-custodied Bitcoin, signaling growing state-level adoption in the US.

The ability to freeze assets and unwind transactions was a key consideration when selecting the blockchain for the pilot, according to Mike Villano from US Bank.

JPMorgan’s sudden shutdown of a prominent bitcoin executive’s bank accounts is igniting fierce debate as the clash between traditional finance controls and fast-growing crypto-payment rails accelerates with high-stakes implications. JPMorgan Account Closure Ignites Crypto-Finance Tensions Jack Mallers, CEO of bitcoin payments company Strike, shared on social media platform X on Nov. 23 that JPMorgan Chase […]

Soaring crypto derivatives momentum at CME Group is reshaping market dynamics as demand for regulated bitcoin hedging tools explodes, powering record-breaking volume and signaling accelerating institutional conviction in digital-asset risk management. CME Crypto Derivatives Surge to Record Volumes CME Group announced on Nov. 24 that its cryptocurrency derivatives complex has set a fresh performance milestone, […]

Ripple is igniting a new wave of institutional adoption as XRP and RLUSD surge into prime-broker collateral roles, signaling a transformational leap in crypto liquidity, multi-asset trading access, and global market connectivity. Ripple Accelerates as XRP and RLUSD Move to Reinforce Institutional Collateral Ripple has seen accelerating institutional growth, with XRP and RLUSD set to […]

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Bitget Wallet has introduced a bank transfer feature that connects stablecoins to more than 80 banks across Nigeria and Mexico, enabling instant conversion of the stablecoins USDT and USDC into local currencies. Bitget Wallet Connects Crypto Payments to Traditional Banks in Two Major Markets The company told Bitcoin.com News that the update allows users to […]

Anchorage Digital Bank is expanding access to USDtb, the first federally regulated stablecoin in the United States, following a partnership that makes the firm the sole issuer of the token. Anchorage Digital Pushes USDtb Forward With Full Mint-and-Redeem Access Anchorage Digital Bank now lets clients mint, redeem, and hold USDtb directly on its platform, adding […]

Bitcoin price stalled as traders consider the impact of Friday’s $14 billion options expiry, but data does show some bullish traders positioning for higher prices.

The US CFTC opened nominations for a CEO-led advisory group that will help shape policy on crypto, prediction markets and other emerging products.

All signs are now pointing toward a December rate cut, but will that be enough to push the cryptocurrency back above six figures? The $100K Santa Rally: Is Bitcoin on the Nice List? Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick correctly predicted a dip below $100K last month. What he was wrong about was how persistent that dip […]

Ondo Finance strategically backs Figure’s yield-bearing stablecoin to bolster its Onchain US Treasuries Fund (OUSG). Ondo Finance has invested $25 million in YLDS, the yield-bearing stablecoin issued by Figure Certificate Company (FCC), to support its Ondo Short-Term US Treasuries Fund (OUSG). The investment aims to diversify the fund’s yield sources and strengthen its portfolio, which […]