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TLDR: Erebor received conditional OCC approval, becoming the first crypto-linked bank cleared for a national charter in the U.S. Sony filed through Connectia Trust to form a federally regulated crypto bank, entering direct competition with Erebor. Erebor’s model includes full depository services and FDIC protection, unlike Anchorage Digital’s limited charter. Circle, Ripple, Coinbase, and Stripe await OCC decisions as global tech and crypto firms compete for trust licenses. The U.S. crypto banking scene is entering a new phase. A fresh competitor now has the green light while another global player prepares to join.  The Office of the Comptroller of the…

U.S. stocks traded mixed as jitters around bad loans at regional banks persisted despite President Donald Trump’s latest comments on trade tensions between the United States and China. Summary U.S. stocks opened mixed as investors weighed the latest tariff news from President Donald Trump. Trump’s comments on Friday about tariffs on China not being “sustainable” soothed sentiment. Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq had slipped as Wall Street reacted credit jitters and bad loans news from US regional banks The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 50 points, but the S&P 500 slipped 0.2% despite upbeat sentiment helped…

TLDR: DeFi Dev Corp adds $9.6M worth of Solana, lifting total holdings to over $426M. The new purchase strengthens Solana per share value across the firm’s treasury. The firm’s strategy focuses on asset-backed expansion, not speculative trading. Solana remains central to DeFi Dev Corp’s long-term blockchain participation goals. DeFi Development Corp (DeFi Dev Corp) has expanded its Solana treasury with a $9.6 million purchase, increasing its total holdings to over $426 million.  The move reflects the firm’s ongoing strategy to build long-term exposure to digital assets through active market participation. The latest acquisition positions the company among the largest corporate…

TLDR: Bybit becomes first crypto exchange to secure UAE’s full SCA license, enabling regulated services nationwide Under the new license, Bybit will offer trading, custody, fiat conversion to retail and institutional clients The license follows Bybit’s In-Principle Approval in Feb 2025 with support from Abu Dhabi’s Blockchain Centre Bybit plans Abu Dhabi regional hub, 500+ UAE hires, and new Web3 education and innovation programs Bybit has secured the United Arab Emirates’ first full Virtual Asset Platform Operator License from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). This licensing opens the door for regulated crypto operations across the UAE mainland.  The exchange…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure According to Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Sec. Henry Aguda, the government is taking concrete steps to test whether blockchain can make the Philippine national budget more open and traceable. He told the Malacañang Press Corps that a working prototype will be shown to senators and representatives to prove the idea can work. The move comes as lawmakers push a bill that would put budget documents and transaction records on a distributed ledger for public verification. DICT Moves To Build Prototype Aguda said the country…

TLDR: VanEck’s fifth Solana ETF amendment fixes a 0.3% fee, confirming its most cost-efficient crypto ETF proposal yet. The filing adds plans for staking SOL through multiple providers to optimize uptime, performance, and compliance. VanEck Digital Assets, LLC named as the authorized participant, signaling a defined operational framework. Community data from @SolanaFloor confirms the ETF’s flexibility to stake SOL once regulatory clarity improves. VanEck has moved another step closer to launching its Solana spot ETF.  The asset manager filed its fifth S-1/A amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, sharpening terms and finalizing its fee structure. Investors tracking Solana…

With the Bitcoin price seeing some recovery after crashing to $102,000, speculations now abound as to where the pioneer cryptocurrency could be headed next. So far, it has been a mixed bag, with some expecting a rally similar to the COVID rally to follow, and others believing that this is the start of the bear market. In the same vein, a pseudonymous crypto analyst has painted a clear picture of where they expect the Bitcoin price to go, depending on how it performs in relation to the midpoint level. What Happens If The Bitcoin Price Stay Above the Midpoint? Presently,…

Matrixport noted that stablecoin inflows have continued to dominate the market in spite of the crash, signaling that the crypto cycle is still going strong amidst volatility. Summary Despite recent market crashes and increased short positions from whales, the stablecoin sector has remained resilient, with USDT and USDC collectively generating $74 billion in new inflows. Matrixport highlighted the rapid growth and maturity of the stablecoin market, now exceeding $300 billion in value, as evidence of the crypto industry’s diversification. In a recent report, the on-chain analysis platform highlighted the growth of stablecoins and their ability to hold up despite crashes…

TLDR: Kenya’s parliament approved a crypto regulation bill awaiting President Ruto’s signature to become law. The Central Bank will license stablecoin issuers, while the Capital Markets Authority will regulate exchanges. The framework mirrors U.S. and U.K. standards, aiming to attract exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. Kenya joins South Africa as one of Africa’s only nations with comprehensive crypto regulation in place. Kenya is on the verge of making history in Africa’s digital economy.  Lawmakers have approved a sweeping bill that would bring cryptocurrencies and digital assets under government regulation. The move aims to attract global crypto investors while bringing clarity…

Garrett Jin turned into one of the critical voices in crypto space, just days after only appearing as an anonymous whale. Jin, known for his aggressive BTC short positions, now talks about the sector’s need for security reserves.  Garrett Jin was finally identified as the bearish OG whale, who appeared just days before the recent market crash. As Cryptopolitan reported, the whale’s wallets became notorious for opening short positions 30 minutes ahead of the late Friday market crash.  On-chain investigation linked the identity of Jin to some of the OG whale’s wallets. He admitted to holding the positions, though denying…