Backed by tech billionaires, the crypto-focused digital startup bank's timely application reflects the current administration's openness to new tech-driven banking models — and raises concerns about regulatory impartiality, considering its backers' political ties.

The application follows on the heels of Circle and Wise, as crypto and payment companies seek crypto custody approval and direct access to the Federal Reserve payment system.

Staking activities and stablecoins are two of the possible ways banks could have a role in decentralized finance, said Margaret Butler, head of the financial services practice at the law firm BakerHostetler and Kristiane Koontz, director of Treasury Services and Payments at Zions Bank, in interviews recorded at the Digital Banking Conference in June.

The company sought to pay far less than a New York court had imposed as a result of the lawsuit the SEC brought against it. In a twist, the new SEC leadership argued on the company's side against the prior administration's position.

For too long, America has taken a back seat to other nations when it comes to stablecoin regulation. Members of the House have the opportunity to rectify that problem by sending the GENIUS Act to President Trump's desk.

Most illegal activity happening on cryptocurrency ledgers now involves the tokens known as stablecoins, according to a report.

Fiserv and Metallicus are enabling downmarket development of digital assets. Payment experts say it's vital to have a plan, but one that doesn't give into a fear of missing out.

The regulator and conservator of two influential loan buyers with government ties has directed them to look at digital currency's use in qualifying borrowers.

The digital bank is returning to crypto trading, a service it first offered in 2019 but had to shelve due to regulatory compliance concerns.

The stock started trading at $31 and closed Monday at $263.45. Circle has been the main beneficiary of the euphoria surrounding stablecoin regulations, as it is one of the few publicly traded companies with stablecoin-linked assets.

House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill, R-Ark., declined to say whether he would pass the Senate's GENIUS Act without making his own changes, as President Trump has preferred.

From AI to crypto to the fraud fight, the industry is rapidly evolving; these young companies are looking to take advantage.

The banking giant's JPMD sounds like a stablecoin, but it isn't exactly the same thing. Here's why that matters.

The Senate's passage of stablecoin legislation marks a leap forward for the potential mainstreaming of cryptocurrencies that track the U.S. dollar, but there are still problems to solve before banks and businesses can capitalize on the opportunities.

The legislation has been able to garner a level of bipartisan support that was not possible in previous Congresses because of a lack of support from Democratic lawmakers, but many of those benefited from crypto industry contributions in the 2024 election cycle. 

As the Senate stands poised to pass a landmark bill establishing rules for stablecoin issuers, a provision allowing state-chartered uninsured banks to operate in states without prior approval is drawing concern from observers and opposition from state regulators.

The retail giants are kicking the tires on their own currencies. The potential prize is a way to reimagine prepaid cards and gain a key position as new forms of artificial intelligence-powered payments take off.

As the crypto-friendly GENIUS Act winds its way through Congress, executives at some of the nation's largest banks are showing a newfound enthusiasm for stablecoins.

The card, powered by fintech Cardless' embedded credit card platform, provides up to 4% cash back in bitcoin, and allows customers to service their account directly in the cryptocurrency exchange's app, similar to the way Apple Card works in Apple Wallet.

The French institution is one of the first to take advantage of new regulations that are supportive of crypto. Payment experts say banks have work to do to beat existing stablecoins.