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Bitcoin Holds Steady as the Fed Sets the Tone: Key Levels to Watch
Bitcoin is holding key support levels ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next decision. Analysts are watching BTC, Ethereum, and altcoin charts for the next major move as macro uncertainty keeps the market on standby.
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9 of 10 Major UK Banks Still Block Crypto Payments: What It Means
9 out of 10 major UK banks are still blocking or capping crypto payments, and the FCA won’t force them to change — even after 2027. Here’s what UK crypto investors can do about it, from finding crypto-friendly banks to using hardware wallets.
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Deutsche Bank Eyes Institutional Crypto Custody Launch
Deutsche Bank is awaiting regulatory approval to launch institutional crypto custody solutions for Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins. The move signals growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets and could reshape the crypto landscape.
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CLARITY Act Rejected: How SEC and CFTC Are Moving Forward
The CLARITY Act failed in the U.S. Senate, but the SEC and CFTC are already advancing crypto rules on their own. Analysts predict years of regulation by enforcement ahead.
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Circle Launches Arc Blockchain for Stablecoins and Payments
Circle has launched Arc, a new Layer 1 blockchain built specifically for stablecoins, payments, and on-chain finance. With USDC as its native gas token, institutional validators, and instant finality, Arc aims to become the backbone of the digital dollar economy, though users should watch out for fake tokens and centralization risks.
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Deutsche Bank to Launch Crypto Custody in 2026
Deutsche Bank, one of Europe’s largest banks with $1.7 trillion in assets, announced plans to launch crypto custody services for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and selected stablecoins later this year. The move signals growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets among major European financial institutions.
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CoinEx Exchange Shuts Down After 9 Years: Withdrawal Deadline
After nine years of operation, crypto exchange CoinEx is shutting down. Users have until December 22 to withdraw funds, after which a steep 5% monthly custody fee will apply. Here’s what affected users need to do.
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Aave Brings Stablecoin Lending to Institutions via Anchorage and Chainlink
Aave is developing a new system that lets banks and institutional investors borrow stablecoins while keeping their collateral safely stored with regulated custodians like Anchorage, powered by Chainlink oracles. This bridge between traditional finance and DeFi could finally open the door to large-scale institutional adoption.