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U.S. federal banking regulators have released a joint statement clarifying that existing rules apply to banks holding crypto for customers. The Federal Reserve Board, the OCC, and the FDIC said banks can offer crypto safekeeping, as long as they manage risks such as cybersecurity and control of private keys.
The agencies confirmed they are not introducing new rules. Banks must treat crypto like any other product by using strong risk management and governance frameworks. This move shows growing regulatory support as the crypto industry continues to expand.
Since President Trump took office, agencies have pushed for clearer crypto rules. The OCC recently allowed banks to buy and sell crypto on their own behalf. The FDIC no longer requires pre-approval for crypto activities. Jonathan Gould, a former blockchain executive, was confirmed last week to lead the OCC, signaling continued pro-crypto leadership in key financial agencies.
Jim Cramer predicted Monday that JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM CEO Jamie Dimon will shun his skepticism and “go all in on cryptocurrency.”
What happened: During a CNBC segment, Cramer weighed in on the market’s ongoing bull run, which has propelled Bitcoin BTC/USD, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, past $123,000.
Cramer commented on the emerging trend in which firms are borrowing money to establish corporate treasuries for currencies such as Bitcoin and even Ethereum ETH/USD.
The Mad Money show host then shifted his attention to Dimon, one of the fiercest Bitcoin skeptics on Wall Street.
“You know the sites that talk about what events are going to occur? I’d like to pay the bookie when he…
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A month after Circle’s IPO, Grayscale Investments appears to be plotting a similar path.
Chances are you’ve seen the company’s airport ads or recalled it notched a big legal win against the SEC — even if you don’t know exactly what it’s up to these days.
Like Gemini did last month, Grayscale “confidentially” submitted a draft registration statement with the SEC. It’s a step toward going public. A spokesperson declined to comment further.
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) launched as a private offering in 2013 and debuted on the OTC market in 2015. It morphed…
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Miami, Florida, USA, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — No hardware investment required, BAY Miner free cloud mining application opens a new channel for passive income for BTC and DOGE users
BAY Miner officially launches its free mobile cloud mining app, making cryptocurrency mining easier than ever. Whether you are new to mining or want to easily earn daily BTC, DOGE or Litecoin (LTC), now there is no need to buy hardware, no high investment, and no technical knowledge required. BAY Miner makes it easy for everyone to participate in the mining experience.
Now, you can control your cloud mining anytime and anywhere by just picking up your phone and using the BAY Miner mobile app. Whether…
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Kazakhstan plans to explore crypto investments using national reserves including gold and foreign currency. Timur Suleimenov head of the national bank said the country is studying models from the US Norway and the Middle East where state funds hold crypto assets ETFs or shares in crypto-linked companies.
This move follows a global trend where governments adopt digital assets to diversify investments. Bhutan and even the Trump administration have made headlines for embracing Bitcoin as part of state strategy. Kazakhstan which controls about 13 percent of the global Bitcoin hashrate holds a strong presence in the crypto mining world.
While crypto’s volatility is a concern Suleimenov emphasized a cautious approach. He also confirmed plans to create a separate fund for crypto seized from illegal activities highlighting Kazakhstan’s growing interest in the digital asset space. The national bank aims for higher returns through aggressive strategies similar to sovereign wealth funds worldwide.
With nearly $400 trillion in global value, real estate is the world’s largest asset class, over three times the size of the global stock market and nearly four times global GDP. As more people have put their savings in real estate, houses have evolved from shelter to
inflation-hedging assets that carry a significant monetary premium.
Whether it’s San Francisco, London, or Prague, residential and commercial landlords keep investing in more buildings despite only earning a 3% net rental yield.
The reason is very simple: real estate makes for great collateral.
In normal market conditions, banks are always happy to lend against real estate, which is why nearly anyone can…
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Bitcoin soared past $123,000 on Monday, reaching a new all-time high. Analysts at Bernstein forecast a long crypto bull run ahead, expecting Bitcoin to hit $200,000 by late 2025 or early 2026. Institutional adoption, not retail traders, is now driving the market.
Unlike past cycles, this surge is backed by clearer regulations, government support, and corporate interest. Bitcoin ETFs now manage over $150 billion in assets, led by BlackRock’s $84 billion IBIT. Bernstein sees Bitcoin becoming a global hard-money reserve asset as treasury allocations grow.
The firm also predicts major growth in stablecoins, crypto wallets, and tokenized assets. U.S. laws like the GENIUS and Clarity Acts could boost adoption, positioning Circle, Coinbase, and Robinhood as key players. With real-world use cases rising, analysts believe crypto is moving beyond hype and into mainstream finance.
Bitcoin is a decentralized and censorship resistant network built around independent participants maintaining and verifying their own copy of the database storing its historical transaction record.
Its entire purpose for existing is to function in a manner that prevents anyone from being shut out of the system, or prevented from using it. That is its raison d’être.
People will use Bitcoin for things that it wasn’t intended for, or things that some people disapprove of, or some things that almost everyone will agree is abhorrent. These things will happen because Bitcoin works, you can’t stop people from using it.
The entire conversation around this reality in the…
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Metaplanet Inc. has announced today the acquisition of 797 additional Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 16,352 BTC. The purchase, valued at ¥13.798 billion, was made at an average price of ¥17.31 million per Bitcoin. The company’s total Bitcoin investment now stands at ¥239.616 billion, with an average purchase price of ¥14.65 million per BTC.
This acquisition is part of the company’s newly launched “555 Million Plan,” a strategy targeting the accumulation of 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027, equivalent to 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply. The initiative replaces the earlier “21 Million Plan,” which had aimed for 21,000 BTC by 2026.
Metaplanet’s…
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