On Mar. 7, 2025, crypto investor and Wolf of All Streets podcast host Scott Melker dedicated a huge part of his Wolf Den newsletter to the meaning of the Bitcoin reserve launch and the public reaction to it. Later that day, he added several statements via his X account, explaining the importance of this historic…
Key Takeaways The OCC confirms that national banks can provide crypto custody and stablecoin services without prior approval. Banks must implement robust risk management controls equivalent to traditional banking operations when engaging in crypto activities. Share this article The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has clarified that national banks can now offer…
Why Is XRP Dropping? Trump’s executive order on Thursday didn’t just affirm Bitcoin; it made it official—a US strategic asset with a title and a purpose in the form of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. For Bitcoin maximalists, it’s a defining moment. For the rest of crypto—left watching from the bleachers as altcoins like XRP were…
XRP has been one of the most talked-about cryptos this week Now, a top analyst has claimed that the token could reach $10 as soon as December. Meanwhile, the new project BTC Bull Token continues to draw attention during its presale – with one expert forecasting that it will pump after listing on a DEX….
Custodia Bank founder Caitlin Long hopes a new lawsuit would unearth more details on debanking under former President Joe Biden’s regime. The Trump Organization has sued Capital One Bank for allegedly closing over 300 bank accounts in 2021 “without cause” as tech bigwigs and crypto leaders lamented the debanking crisis during previous administrations. Today, the…
Key Takeaways Trump mentioned XRP, SOL, and ADA due to their large market capitalizations. The assets are part of the proposed US Crypto Strategic Reserve initiative. Share this article Speaking on Bloomberg Television on Friday, White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks clarified that President Trump mentioned XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) in…
Garantex, the Russian crypto exchange with alleged ties to shady banks and criminal networks, is gone—its website yanked offline by the Russian Secret Service in coordination with global enforcement. This takedown, years in the making, wasn’t subtle. US and European regulators have been circling for ages, using Garantex as a poster child for what happens…
US President Donald J. Trump made good on one of his pro-crypto promises and signed an executive order that will make it mandatory for the country to at least maintain its BTC stash. Yet, bitcoin prices are yet to feel the actual impact. But before going into details on that order signed on Thursday, let’s…
Nasdaq is preparing to introduce 24-hour trading on its platform by the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approval. Nasdaq appears to be adopting strategies from the crypto markets with this initiative. The aim is to give investors more flexibility, align with global markets, and enhance access to capital. Nasdaq president Tal Cohen stated that…
Key Takeaways The US government is evaluating plans to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasizes the need to stop selling seized Bitcoin before expanding the reserve. Share this article Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Bitcoin acquisition plans are in discussion and the government will evaluate the path forward. Speaking on CNBC’s…
