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BNY Tokenizes US Treasury in Minutes: What It Means
BNY Mellon and Citadel Securities settled a tokenized US Treasury in minutes, using it as collateral for overnight financing. This milestone signals a major shift in how traditional finance is embracing blockchain technology and real-world asset tokenization.
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US CPI Inflation Surges to 3.7%: Will the Fed Hike Rates and Crash Crypto?
US CPI inflation rose to 3.7% in October 2026, above the 3.6% expected, with Core CPI also jumping to 2.6%. The surprise print revives fears of a Fed rate hike, and Bitcoin is already stumbling as traders reprice rate-cut expectations.
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BNY and Citadel Securities Complete First Tokenized Treasury Repo
BNY and Citadel Securities completed the first tokenized U.S. Treasury repo on a major triparty platform, marking a major milestone for institutional crypto adoption and real-world asset tokenization.
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Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Saldo Bank for EU License
Payward, Kraken’s parent company, is acquiring Lithuania’s Saldo Bank to secure a full EU banking license under MiCA. The move signals deeper crypto-banking integration and could accelerate fintech consolidation across Europe.
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France Stablecoin Tax: Chainalysis Warns of Offshore Flight
A proposed French 2027 budget amendment would tax every conversion from crypto into regulated stablecoins. Chainalysis warns this could push users offshore and into DeFi, reducing — not increasing — government visibility into crypto markets.
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Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin & Ethereum Trading for Clients
Standard Chartered has become the first international bank in the UAE to offer direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading through bank accounts. The move marks a major step in institutional crypto adoption and signals growing acceptance of digital assets by traditional finance.
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Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Bottom: Is $100K Back on the Table?
Michael Saylor told Bloomberg that the Bitcoin bottom is in just under $60,000, predicting a return above $100,000. Here’s what his bullish call means for the crypto market and how investors should respond.
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Kraken Owner Payward to Acquire a European Bank
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, is planning to acquire a European bank — a major step toward merging traditional banking with crypto services. Here’s what it means for users and the industry.