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Community Bankers Sue OCC Over Crypto Trust Charters
Community bankers have filed a lawsuit against the OCC over crypto trust charters, challenging the agency’s authority to license digital asset firms. The case could reshape how crypto companies integrate with traditional banking systems and impact consumer protections across the industry.
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EU Stablecoin Yield Ban: Circle, Aave & 50,000 Users Push Back
The European Central Bank wants to extend the MiCA stablecoin yield ban to lending, borrowing, and staking. Circle, Aave Labs, and over 50,000 EU citizens are pushing back against the proposed restrictions.
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ECB Digital Euro: Schnabel Reveals 3 CBDC Models on Blockchain
ECB board member Isabel Schnabel has outlined three blockchain models for the digital euro, ranging from a unified ledger to a hybrid centralized-decentralized system. The choice will shape how Europeans interact with digital money — and how crypto and traditional finance converge.
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Blast L2 Shutdown: What Went Wrong for Ethereum’s Layer 2?
Blast, the Ethereum Layer 2 network launched by Blur founder Pacman, is shutting down after a dramatic revenue collapse. Here’s what went wrong and what it means for the future of L2s.
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Bitcoin Price Taps $87K as SEC Unlocks Institutional Custody
Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $87,000 for the first time since September, driven by weak U.S. jobs data and a major SEC custody proposal aimed at unlocking institutional investment. The move signals growing convergence between traditional finance and digital assets.
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Bitcoin ETFs Kick Off Uptober with $103M Inflow
Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $103M in inflows as Uptober began, signaling renewed institutional interest. Meanwhile, Ether ETFs posted a third straight day of outflows, highlighting a growing divergence between BTC and ETH.
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Citi Raises Bitcoin Target to $113,000 and Ethereum to $3,028
Citigroup has raised its Bitcoin price target to $113,000 and Ethereum to $3,028, forecasting $5 billion in ETF inflows over the next 12 months. Here’s what this bullish outlook means for crypto investors.
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Citi Raises Bitcoin Price Target to $113K: What It Means
Citigroup has raised its 12-month Bitcoin target to $113,000 and Ether to $3,028 — its third revision of 2026. The move reflects renewed ETF inflows and growing institutional confidence, even as analysts remain cautious compared to earlier forecasts.