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A new policy directive from the U.S. regulator of national banks says the institutions can also outsource crypto custody and execution to outside parties.

Holding rates steady, the U.S. central bank took note of the possibility of higher inflation and unemployment.

Bailey, who advised President Donald Trump on crypto policy during his 2024 presidential campaign, is reportedly raising $300 million to buy bitcoin.

The brokerage firm is reportedly considering Arbitrum, Ethereum and Solana for the new platform.

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The combined company plans to stockpile Bitcoin and offer tax-free equity swaps to accredited holders.

All eyes will now turn to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting press conference for further clues about the central bank’s thinking on monetary policy.

Barclays, JPMorgan, Compass Point and Oppenheimer all cut their first-quarter forecasts last month, citing weaker crypto trading.

On the U.S. exchange’s online site for the documents obtained by Freedom of Information Act requests, it’s illuminating some internal SEC discussions.

“You shouldn’t have to sell the best-performing asset in human history to access cash. Now you don’t have to,” founder Jack Mallers wrote.

The situation highlights the struggle of balancing DeFi protocol interests.

The response of bitcoin prices to the destabilizing announcement of U.S. tariffs in April suggests the digital asset may be achieving one of its fundamental promises, says Hashdex’s Gerry O’Shea.

The rise of staking represents a critical point in Ethereum’s development, says SenseiNode’s Pablo Larguía.

The integration will offer users cheaper, faster transactions using Lightspark’s payment infrastructure built on top of the Bitcoin-based Lightning Network.

Institutions are starting to embrace crypto as a legitimate investment, helping drive mainstream acceptance and foster needed regulatory clarity.

Sui (SUI) joined Litecoin (LTC) as a top performer, gaining 3.9%.

Vopni will be responsible for overseeing and executing the firm’s institutional strategy.

On-chain data reveals rising confidence among both long- and short-term holders, with $99.9K flagged as a potential profit-taking zone.

The deal follows BVNK’s $50 million fundraising round that included Haun Ventures, Coinbase Ventures and Tiger Global.

Key bearish indicators recently trapped bears on the wrong side of the market in a pattern observed in August-September 2024.

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The “mog/acc” is quickly gaining ground among everyone from Elon Musk to Garry Tan, a move that bumps the project’s visibility – and eventually prices.

The update aims to streamline staking, enhance wallet functionality, and improve overall efficiency.

IBIT’s outperformance indicates institutions’ confidence in bitcoin’s long-term prospects despite the cryptocurrency’s relatively dour price performance.

The Tokyo-based company earmarked the entire offering for EVO FUND only days after previously selling $25 million in bonds to the same buyer.