News with the tag "OCC"

U.S. national banks have been told by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency that they'll no longer have to answer how controversial customers might damage their reputations — a point that had been criticized by crypto companies and insiders arguing that it contributed to them being debanked....

The Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision to keep interest rates unchanged at its March 19 meeting has had a positive effect on crypto markets. Bitcoin (BTC) surged by 3% in the last 24 hours, while Ethereum (ETH) and XRP recorded gains of 3.9% and 7% in the same period, respectively. Acco...

Europe has emerged as a frontrunner in crypto banking outpacing global powers in the race. Though US President Donald Trump’s crypto policies pose a significant threat to Europe’s monetary autonomy, the continent leads in terms of crypto-friendly banks. Patrick Hansen, an executive at Circle, recent...

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is easing its stance on how US banks deal with crypto and stablecoin activities. In a new press release, the regulatory agency says that banks now have the green light to manage crypto assets, partake in certain stablecoin activities and participat...

In a powerful move signaling a significant stride towards bridging the gap between traditional finance and the burgeoning world of decentralized finance (DeFi), the Axelar Foundation has announced the appointment of Brian Brooks to its Institutional Advisory Board. This news is electrifying the cryp...

Is your dream Moroccan villa purchase about to face a crypto roadblock? Recent news from Bitcoin.com on X signals a significant shift in North Africa’s cryptocurrency landscape. Morocco, known for its vibrant culture and stunning locales, is now casting a more watchful eye on digital currency transa...

Morocco has launched an investigation into residents suspected of using cryptocurrencies to buy properties abroad without approval. Global Exchanges Fingered The Moroccan Foreign Exchange Office has reportedly launched an investigation into residents suspected of buying properties abroad using crypt...

Exciting news is buzzing in the crypto sphere! Binance Alpha, Binance Exchange’s initiative for highlighting promising early-stage crypto projects, has just added a fresh face to its roster: BROCCOLI token . Announced via BWEnews on X, this addition signals a potential spotlight on a new contender i...

BNB Smart Chain still logs a return of users, after years of being overshaded by Ethereum and Solana. The chain, which offers relatively low fees, is becoming the arena for a new wave of memes. BNB Smart Chain is attracting smart money away from Base as it turns into one of the new hubs for meme tok...

After donating to LIBRA investors who lost billions when the meme token plummeted, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s (CZ) address has received more crypto than he initally handed away. The ex-CEO promised to donate all the additional funds to reimburse TST and BROCCOLI victims. On Tuesday, through hi...