Digital Assets

U.S. law enforcement increasingly requests voluntary freezes of digital assets tied to suspected crimes.

11. huhtikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Analysts and investors say the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) cautious issuance of only two stablecoin licences to traditional banks prioritises risk control but limits Hong Kong’s digital asset ambitions. The market had expected at least three licences for issuers from broader backgrounds.

A proposed crypto market structure bill includes provisions that could significantly broaden the activities banks are legally allowed to pursue with digital assets, according to experts. While lobbyists debate restrictions on crypto rewards resembling yields, the permissibility section may have a larger impact on banking operations. This comes amid ongoing volatility in cryptocurrency markets.

23. helmikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Singapore-based Crypto.com has secured conditional approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter, announced on February 25, 2026. The firm, which applied in October 2025, joins a wave of cryptocurrency companies pursuing federal oversight for digital asset services like custody and staking.

A survey of global institutional investors highlights cryptocurrency and private equity as the top assets for risk-adjusted returns over the next five years. U.S. equities and gold rank among the least appealing options. The findings reflect growing acceptance of digital assets in portfolios.

03. helmikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

A White House summit on February 2, 2026, aimed to bridge gaps between banking and crypto industries over stablecoin rewards but ended without agreement. Patrick Witt, the president's digital assets adviser, emphasized that ethics provisions targeting President Trump remain unacceptable. Negotiations continue amid Democratic demands for stricter rules on officials' crypto involvement.