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CFTC Excludes Casino Sportsbooks from Swap Definition
The CFTC has formally excluded casino sportsbooks from its definition of a “swap,” preserving state oversight of sports betting while keeping the door open for federal regulation of crypto-based event contracts and prediction markets.
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Deutsche Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody Soon
Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest bank, is set to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum custody services within weeks. This milestone signals growing institutional confidence in crypto and could reshape how Europeans store digital assets.
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Deutsche Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Custody Services
Deutsche Bank is preparing to launch institutional Bitcoin and Ether custody services in Germany, marking a major step in traditional finance’s embrace of crypto. The move is part of an 8% growth strategy by 2028.
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Charles Schwab Backs Bitcoin: What This Means for Crypto’s Future
Charles Schwab has reaffirmed Bitcoin’s strong fundamentals, signaling growing institutional confidence. Combined with regulatory progress, this endorsement could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption and reshape how Wall Street views digital assets.
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Stablecoin Remittances Cost 84% Less Than Banks
New data from Borderless.xyz reveals that stablecoin remittances cost 84% less than traditional bank transfers while settling in minutes instead of days. The findings highlight growing real-world utility of digital dollar tokens in cross-border business payments.
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Deutsche Bank Launches Crypto Custody in Germany
Deutsche Bank is launching Bitcoin and Ethereum custody services in Germany within weeks, with plans to expand to Asia by 2027 and introduce tokenized deposits. This move signals growing institutional confidence in crypto and could accelerate mainstream adoption across Europe.
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Hyperliquid Founder Backs U.S. Oversight of Crypto Trading Platforms
Hyperliquid’s founder is calling for U.S. regulatory oversight of crypto trading platforms while keeping decentralized blockchains free from government control. This pragmatic stance could reshape the future of DeFi regulation and user protection.
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France to Tax Stablecoin Crypto Conversions Starting 2027
France’s National Assembly has approved a new tax on cryptocurrency-to-stablecoin conversions under the EU’s MiCA framework, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. The measure aims to bring more transparency to the stablecoin market and align France with broader European crypto regulations. Traders, exchanges, and investors should prepare for the new compliance landscape over…