Crypto adoption

Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Eye U.S. Crypto Expansion — WSJ

Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Eye U.S. Crypto Expansion — WSJ

After years of regulatory friction, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are now exploring options to expand their crypto operations in the United States. According to a new report by the Wall Street Journal, the timing of this move coincides with the significant policy shift under President Donald Trump’s renewed administration. President Trump’s pledge to make […]

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SEC Sets Third Crypto Roundtable Date For April 25

SEC Sets Third Crypto Roundtable Date For April 25

Key Takeaways: The SEC will host its third crypto-focused roundtable of 2025, titled “Know Your Custodian: Key Considerations for Crypto Custody,” on April 25 at its Washington D.C. headquarters, with a focus on the complexities of cryptocurrency custody. Panelists include top legal and strategy executives from leading crypto firms like Fireblocks, Fidelity Digital Assets, Etana

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NASDAQ-listed Japanese Beauty Clinic Operator SBC Completes 8k Bitcoin Purchase

NASDAQ-listed Japanese Beauty Clinic Operator SBC Completes $418k Bitcoin Purchase

The NASDAQ-listed Japanese beauty and cosmetic surgery clinic operator SBC Medical Group Holdings has completed a Bitcoin (BTC) purchase worth over $418,000. In an official SBC notice, the firm confirmed it had bought BTC 5 on April 14. The company first announced plans to buy 1 billion yen (over $7 million) worth of Bitcoin in

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Russian Economist: Crypto Adoption May Be Driving Ruble Stability

Russian Economist: Crypto Adoption May Be Driving Ruble Stability

A leading Russian economist has claimed that Moscow’s crypto adoption may have played a key role in “stabilizing” the ruble in “recent months.” The claims came from National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) Professor Oleg Vyugin, the Russian newspaper RIA Novosti reported on April 13. Russian Economist: Crypto May Be Driving De-dollarization Vyugin,

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52% of Crypto Holders in Singapore Use It for Payments of Goods and Services: Reports

52% of Crypto Holders in Singapore Use It for Payments of Goods and Services: Reports

Key Takeaways: Over half of Singapore’s crypto owners use digital currencies for regular purchases. Gen Z and millennials lead adoption with 40% ownership and frequent retail use. Companies like Sony now accept crypto payments despite ongoing user challenges. Cryptocurrency is becoming a practical payment method in Singapore, driven by tech-savvy youth and increasing transaction volumes.

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