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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…

Top officials at the European Central Bank said Thursday that price pressures could move either way in coming months, with factors ranging from economic growth to trade disputes playing a role in the outlook. Olli Rehn, who sits on the ECB’s Governing Council, told Bloomberg TV that the bank needs to keep all options open when it comes to interest rates. He pointed to several forces that could affect prices in the months ahead. On the one hand, faster economic growth could push consumer prices higher. On the other hand, cheaper energy, a stronger euro, and smaller wage increases could…

Key Takeaways Will Solana’s price climb to hit a new ATH in 2025? Depends on a few things, including a Spot ETF approval and the Firedancer upgrade. Is Solana popular among public companies? Yes. In fact, just 4 public companies are holding SOL worth $591M as part of their treasury reserves.  Solana’s price action in 2025 has been topsy-turvy so far. While the year began on a high well abover $200, it fell soon after. Dramatically too. In fact, the altcoin lost over 60% of its value in just over 4 months. This bout of depreciation didn’t last though. In…

Key Takeaways Jack Dorsey publicly encouraged Signal to add Bitcoin transactions for its users. This is part of Dorsey’s larger effort to make Bitcoin more accessible in daily platforms. Share this article Jack Dorsey, Bitcoin advocate and founder of Block, today urged Signal to enable Bitcoin transactions for its users via his official X account.The call reflects Dorsey’s ongoing push to integrate Bitcoin into everyday applications beyond traditional financial services. Block has enabled sellers to auto-convert portions of daily sales directly into Bitcoin, demonstrating Dorsey’s commitment to seamless Bitcoin integration in everyday commerce.Dorsey has consistently highlighted Bitcoin’s role in creating…

Key NotesHamilton Lane’s evergreen private credit fund becomes accessible through blockchain tokenization via KAIO’s feeder fund structure.The tokenized assets can serve as collateral in DeFi applications, expanding utility beyond traditional investment vehicles.Analysts predict significant price momentum for SEI following similar institutional adoption patterns seen with competing networks. KAIO, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has announced the tokenization and launch of Hamilton Lane’s Senior Credit Opportunities fund on the Sei blockchain network. Hamilton Lane is a leading investments market firm based in the US. According to an Oct. 15 blog post on the SEI website, it has approximately $986 billion in…

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…

Key Takeaways Coinbase has added BNB, the native token of BNB Chain, to its asset roadmap, indicating a potential future listing. The move follows Coinbase’s implementation of the ‘Blue Carpet’ process for transparent and merit-based token listings. Share this article Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, added BNB to its asset roadmap today. BNB is the native token of BNB Chain, a blockchain network focused on high-throughput decentralized finance.The addition aligns with Coinbase’s recent introduction of an updated “Blue Carpet” process for asset issuers, which emphasizes a merit-based approach with increased collaboration to streamline listings of compliant tokens.BNB Chain has been…

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…

Key Takeaways What’s happening? The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to seize 127,271 BTC linked to a massive international pig-butchering scam. Why does it matter? If successful, the seizure would boost the U.S. government’s Bitcoin holdings by 64%. The U.S. Department of Justice [DOJ] has filed a landmark forfeiture complaint to seize 127,271 Bitcoin [around $12 billion]. The asset is linked to a transnational “pig-butchering” scam allegedly operated by Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodia’s Prince Group. Filed in the Eastern District of New York, the case is described as the largest crypto forfeiture in DOJ history. It targets funds…

BNB Chain is rolling out a $45 million “reload airdrop” to recognize users who were active during last week’s memecoin chaos, though the team stresses it’s about appreciation. But the program follows a brutal market swing where dozens of memecoins on BNB Chain lost most of their value. Summary After a wild week of memecoin madness on BNB Chain, the network announced a $45 million “reload airdrop” aimed at users who might’ve lost money in the recent crash. The initiative, run with Four.Meme, will send BNB to over 160,000 traders, though BNB Chain says it’s “community appreciation, not compensation.” The…