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StanChart to Launch Crypto Custody in Singapore: What It Means
Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) has announced plans to launch digital asset custody services covering cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets for institutional clients. The offering is still pending regulatory approval but signals growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets in traditional finance.
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EU Crypto Platforms Must Drop Non-Compliant Stablecoins by January 8
ESMA has set a January 8, 2027 deadline for European crypto platforms to offload all non-MiCA compliant stablecoins. Here’s what the regulation means for traders, exchanges, and the future of stablecoins in Europe.
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How Bitget Is Reshaping Institutional Crypto Custody
With nearly half of institutions planning to add crypto in 2026, infrastructure is the new battleground. Discover how Bitget is reshaping custody, settlement, and risk controls for institutional investors — and what it means for retail users too.
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US Bitcoin ETFs Shed $485M in Biggest Outflow Since June
US spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $485 million in a single day, the biggest outflow since June, erasing all of October’s net inflows. Ether ETFs also logged a seventh consecutive day of withdrawals, signaling cooling institutional appetite across the crypto market.
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Sberbank Approved to Custody Bitcoin in Russia: What It Means
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, has been approved by the Bank of Russia to custody bitcoin and other digital assets, becoming the first bank in the country authorized to do so. The move signals growing institutional adoption and could open the door for more mainstream crypto investment in Russia.
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Why Every Crypto Exchange Will Need Public Blockchain Infrastructure
Jake Chervinsky, CEO of the Hyperliquid Policy Center, says every crypto exchange will need to adopt public blockchain infrastructure to compete. He also expects onchain markets to enter the U.S. regulatory perimeter soon, reshaping the future of digital asset trading.
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US Government Moves $165M in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
The US government transferred $165 million in crypto assets, including 1,583.8 BTC, to Coinbase Prime within 24 hours. While no sale has been confirmed, the move has sparked market speculation about potential selling pressure and institutional crypto engagement.
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Ripple Enters Wall Street’s Leveraged ETFs Market: What It Means for XRP
Ripple is now offering swap financing for leveraged ETFs, stepping into a Wall Street business long dominated by major banks. This strategic move positions Ripple as a serious institutional player and could have significant implications for XRP’s future and broader crypto adoption.