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Standard Chartered plans to integrate Zodia’s regulated custody operations across five markets while spinning off its technology business into a separate company.
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JPMorgan, however, projects bitcoin’s annualized volatility at 55% and says unstable correlations still make it unsuitable as a portfolio diversifier.
Russians will face annual purchase limits of 300,000 rubles as the central bank tightens oversight of digital asset trading and transfers.
Deutsche Bank plans to expand its bitcoin custody service after launch to Asian financial centers in 2027, targeting institutional clients rather than retail customers.
The service charges 0.75% per transaction, supports external wallet transfers in stages, and currently offers Bitcoin and Ethereum to eligible US clients.
France is weighing several changes to digital asset taxation and reporting requirements, but the proposed measures remain uncertain as lawmakers debate the 2027 budget.
Ledger has confirmed a hardware implant that could expose wallet recovery phrases, while Trezor tightens oversight of its retail distribution network.
The rules require at least 80% average annual exposure to bitcoin, licensed custodians, and a ban on margin-funded ETF purchases.
The company plans to repurpose facilities across the US and Sweden, targeting hyperscalers seeking power and computing capacity for AI.
Empire Market processed over $430 million in transactions involving illegal drugs, stolen data and hacking tools between 2018 and 2020.
Researchers suspect tampered devices exposed recovery phrases, while Tether has frozen some USDT linked to the suspected thefts.
Sberbank will initially offer bitcoin, ether and USDT through its existing banking and investment platforms, with services launching on December 1.
The US still leads global Bitcoin mining, but Russia’s share rose to 18.1% as mining activity shifted across major markets.
Metaplanet plans to keep up to 90% of its assets in Bitcoin while developing new income streams through financing and investment strategies.
The new product target three times the daily move of Bitcoin futures, but investors must wait for their registration statements to take effect before trading.
The proposal would require advisers to justify self-custody and implement strict controls, including multi-person transfer approval and cybersecurity reviews.
Some of the stolen bitcoin were eventually recovered after investigators traced transactions and uncovered devices linking the former officer to the theft.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy estimates that 40 to 60 oil fields could potentially adopt the model.
Bitcoin ETFs turned positive for 2026, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading weekly inflows at roughly $1.2 billion.
Saylor argues digital assets could help finance new businesses and support an economy increasingly shaped by AI and automation.
Peirce’s exit leaves the SEC with only two commissioners as the agency continues shaping rules for digital assets and tokenized securities.
Coinbase’s new loans lock in both the interest rate and repayment date, but borrowers still face liquidation risk if bitcoin’s value falls.
The recovered bitcoin is now held by a Wyoming trust, but identifying and verifying the rightful owners could prove difficult.
X alleges the accounts used coordinated likes, reposts and replies to inflate engagement and qualify for payouts.
The Bitcoin payment system was developed with support from Towerbank and BitGo Bank & Trust, adding institutional digital-asset infrastructure to TOYOSA’s vehicle sales process.
