Dutch bank ING is developing a new stablecoin with traditional finance and crypto firms, aligning with Europe’s MiCA regulations that require stablecoin issuers to hold an authorization license, as noted in a CoinDesk report from April 21, 2025. ING’s move reflects a broader trend of major banks entering the stablecoin market, following Société Générale’s lead, […]
Tom Lee, Fundstrat’s managing partner, appeared on CNBC on April 22, 2025, predicting Bitcoin’s growth to rival gold’s value, citing recent market deleveraging as a catalyst for this potential surge, aligning with his consistent bullish outlook on cryptocurrencies. The screenshot shows Bitcoin trading at $88,500, a 3.35% daily increase, with TradingView data indicating a 36.35%
Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), founded by Donald Trump in 2021, finalized a partnership with Crypto.com to launch “Made in America” ETFs, focusing on Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and “America-first securities,” as announced on April 22, 2025, following an initial report by Fortune Crypto on March 25, 2025. Cryptocurrency ETFs, like those TMTG plans to launch,
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Coinbase, a major U.S. crypto exchange, is exploring a federal bank charter to offer traditional banking services like deposits and loans, signaling a trend of crypto firms integrating with traditional finance amid evolving U.S. regulations. This move follows the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s 2021 conditional approval of a bank charter for
The ECB fears that a surge in U.S.-backed stablecoins could lead to a flight of European capital into U.S. The European Central Bank (ECB) fears that Trump’s pro-crypto policies, particularly his support for U.S.-backed stablecoins, could destabilize Europe’s economy by causing a capital flight, as reported by POLITICO on April 22, 2025. Stablecoins, like USDT
Scott Bessent, sworn in as U.S. Treasury Secretary on January 28, 2025, emphasizes financial literacy, aligning with the Treasury’s Financial Literacy and Education Commission’s mission to promote informed financial decisions for Americans, established under the 2003 Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. Bessent’s 40-year career in global investment, including roles as CEO of Key Square
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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest purchased $116 million in Bitcoin, signaling strong institutional confidence in cryptocurrency amidst a broader market shift, as evidenced by a prior $60 billion influx into crypto markets on April 21, 2025. This move aligns with ARK’s history of Bitcoin investment, having previously bought $16 million in its own spot-Bitcoin ETF (ARKB)
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Germany’s Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are now reportedly looking to expand their crypto operations in the U.S., per WSJ. Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are expanding crypto operations in the U.S., driven by President Trump’s pro-crypto stance, which has shifted since his 2021 skepticism when he called Bitcoin a “scam” (NPR, 2024). Trump’s policy
The Avalanche Card, launched by Rain Liquidity, allows users to spend AVAX and USDC globally at Visa-accepting merchants, bridging crypto and traditional payments with no credit checks or conversion fees charged by the card itself. This highlights a significant step in crypto adoption, as Visa’s network—supporting over 65 crypto wallet partners—enables seamless transactions, though users
Paul Atkins, sworn in as the 34th SEC Chairman on April 21, 2025, is a pro-crypto advocate with a history of supporting financial innovation, having served as an SEC Commissioner from 2002 to 2008 under President George W. Bush. Atkins owns up to $6 million in crypto-related assets, including stakes in Anchorage (a crypto custodian)
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