Zerohash Applies for US National Trust Bank Charter
Zerohash has applied for a US national trust bank charter, joining several crypto firms seeking federal approval to expand stablecoin and custody services.
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Zerohash has applied for a US national trust bank charter, joining several crypto firms seeking federal approval to expand stablecoin and custody services.
Weekly stablecoin inflows rose 414% to $1.7 billion as US lawmakers and banking groups continue debating yield-bearing stablecoins.
Bitwise Asset Management has contributed $233,000 to Bitcoin developers, marking its second annual donation tied to the success of its Bitcoin ETF.
Andreessen Horowitz is raising a fifth crypto-focused fund targeting $2 billion, amid declining venture activity and broader crypto market pressures.
Google researchers identified a sophisticated iOS exploit kit, “Coruna,” used to steal crypto wallet seed phrases via fake websites targeting iPhone users.
Morgan Stanley’s proposed Bitcoin Trust would use Coinbase Custody and BNY for digital asset safekeeping, with BNY also serving as administrator and cash custodian.
Kraken’s banking unit has received limited master account access from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, allowing direct use of Fedwire without full banking privileges.
The Financial Action Task Force said peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers via self-custody wallets could bypass AML controls and heighten sanctions evasion risks.
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund disclosed significant positions in Bitcoin miners and AI infrastructure firms, with equity exposure surpassing $5.5 billion.
Tether Investments announced a $1.5 billion strategic investment in Eight Sleep at a $1.5B valuation, aiming to accelerate AI-driven health intelligence and personalized wellness technology.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said recent geopolitical trading activity on crypto platforms suggests traditional finance may adopt 24-7 blockchain rails faster than expected.
BitGo Europe has rolled out its MiCA-compliant crypto-as-a-service platform across 30 EEA countries, targeting banks and fintechs with custody and trading infrastructure.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed legislation allowing certain state retirement plans to offer crypto investment options and strengthening legal protections for digital asset users.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest added shares of Coinbase and Robinhood as geopolitical tensions tied to Iran weighed on US equities.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225 million in net inflows Tuesday, driven by strong demand for BlackRock’s IBIT despite redemptions from rival funds.