OCC: Banks Can Buy and Sell Their Customers’ Crypto Assets Held in Custody
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.
Fed Stagflation Risk Signal Could Be Bullish for Bitcoin, Analyst Says
Holding rates steady, the U.S. central bank took note of the possibility of higher inflation and unemployment.
Trump Crypto Advisor David Bailey In Talks to Launch Bitcoin Investment Company: The Information
Bailey, who advised President Donald Trump on crypto policy during his 2024 presidential campaign, is reportedly raising $300 million to buy bitcoin.
Robinhood Developing Blockchain-Based Program To Trade U.S. Securities in Europe: Bloomberg
The brokerage firm is reportedly considering Arbitrum, Ethereum and Solana for the new platform.
The Protocol: Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Finally Goes Live
Also: Bitcoin Devs Debate OP_RETURN, World Network Launches in U.S., and Aztec Testnet Launches
Strive Asset Management to Go Public, Launch Bitcoin Treasury Strategy With Merger
The combined company plans to stockpile Bitcoin and offer tax-free equity swaps to accredited holders.
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Says Risks of Higher Unemployment, Higher Inflation Have Risen
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.
Coinbase Earnings Pain Likely as Retail Activity Slumps, Wall Street Analysts Warn
Barclays, JPMorgan, Compass Point and Oppenheimer all cut their first-quarter forecasts last month, citing weaker crypto trading.
Coinbase’s SEC Documents Reveal NY Attorney General Wanted ETH Declared Security
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.
Bitcoin Payments App Strike to Offer BTC Lending in Boost to Reemergent Sector
“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.