Community Banking Association Challenges Coinbase’s Trust Bank Approval
The digital assets industry has achieved milestones at breakneck speed in its rise to mainstream prominence over the past few years. While the recent approval of Coinbase’s trust bank application may appear to be just another milestone, it has drawn pushback from the traditional banking sector. The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) went so […]
Schwab Eyes Crypto Spot Trading, with Caution
Charles Schwab is slowly rolling out a platform that will allow its clients to purchase cryptocurrency directly. The brokerage firm has opened a waitlist for its Schwab Crypto accounts, which are slated to launch in the first half of 2026. Schwab clients already have access to crypto through ETFs, futures, and other indirect vehicles, including […]
How Stablecoins Emerged as a Key Element of Cross-Border Payments
Since their advent in the early 2000s, cryptocurrency supporters have sought viable real-world use cases. While the volatility of digital assets made them as attractive as investments, it hindered their adoption in mainstream financial activity. The development of stablecoins over a decade ago changed that. By maintaining a relatively consistent value and transcending currency exchange […]