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CRYL launches Bitcoin-backed loans up to ¥1B in Japan
A Japanese digital asset lender has launched a regulated loan product that allows borrowers to use Bitcoin as collateral to obtain yen without selling their cryptocurrency holdings.
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- CRYL launches Bitcoin-backed loans up to ¥1B in Japan
- HSBC completes first blockchain structured note pilot in HK
- UK designates Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Oracle as critical
- JPMorgan: Blockchains threaten Bitcoin more than Strategy
- Circle shares rise 15% after OCC approves trust bank
- Tokenized stock trading reaches $54 billion in June 2026
- New Hampshire Executive Council Rejects $100M Bitcoin Bond
- Japan urges pension funds to boost domestic holdings
- Goldman Sachs bans employee trading on prediction markets
- Fed Chairman Warsh Names Advisers for Policy Review
- Block to pay $45 million to settle cash app fraud probe
- SWIFT launches blockchain ledger pilot with 17 banks
HSBC completes first blockchain structured note pilot in HK
Banking giant HSBC has successfully completed its first pilot issuance of blockchain-based structured notes in Hong Kong, marking a significant step in the tokenization of traditional financial instruments.
UK designates Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Oracle as critical
The United Kingdom has designated four major U.S. technology companies as critical third parties to its financial system, bringing Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Oracle under direct regulatory oversight for the first tim...
JPMorgan: Blockchains threaten Bitcoin more than Strategy
Financial institutions' accelerating adoption of private, permissioned blockchain networks represents a more significant structural challenge to public cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin than the selling activity of major cor...
Circle shares rise 15% after OCC approves trust bank
Shares of Circle Internet Group surged in premarket trading on Friday, July 10, 2026, after the company received final approval from the U.S.
Tokenized stock trading reaches $54 billion in June 2026
Trading in tokenized stocks, a process where traditional equities are represented and traded as digital tokens on blockchain networks, surged dramatically in June, setting new records for volume and value as both cryptoc...
New Hampshire Executive Council Rejects $100M Bitcoin Bond
New Hampshire's Executive Council has rejected a proposal to issue up to $100 million in Bitcoin-backed revenue bonds, a pioneering financial plan that would have been the first of its kind issued through a U.S.
Japan urges pension funds to boost domestic holdings
The Japanese government is calling on the nation's pension funds, including the world's largest, to significantly increase their investments in domestic financial assets.
Goldman Sachs bans employee trading on prediction markets
Goldman Sachs has formally prohibited its employees worldwide from trading on prediction markets tied to financial outcomes, political events, and other specific contracts, according to an updated internal policy.
Fed Chairman Warsh Names Advisers for Policy Review
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Thursday unveiled the high-profile external advisers who will lead five independent task forces reviewing the central bank's monetary policy operations.
Block to pay $45 million to settle cash app fraud probe
Block, Inc., the financial technology company behind the Cash App payment service, has agreed to pay $45 million to settle a multistate investigation into allegations that it misled users about the app's security and fai...
SWIFT launches blockchain ledger pilot with 17 banks
The global financial messaging network SWIFT has declared its new blockchain-based ledger ready for initial use, with 17 major banks across six continents preparing to pilot live cross-border payments using tokenized dep...
Bank of America extends $520 million line of credit to OpenAI
Bank of America has extended a $520 million line of credit to OpenAI, marking the bank's first loan to the artificial intelligence company as it prepares for a highly anticipated initial public offering.
Hyundai Card completes USDT cross-border payment test
Hyundai Card, the financial services arm of Hyundai Motor Group, has successfully completed a proof-of-concept test using a stablecoin to settle a cross-border payment between two of the automaker's overseas subsidiaries...
Sony Bank gets OCC approval for US dollar stablecoin trust
Sony Bank, the online banking division of Japan's Sony Financial Group, has received conditional approval from the U.S.
Alfa-Bank to Offer Regulated Crypto Custody Pending New Law
Russia's largest private bank, Alfa-Bank, is preparing to launch regulated cryptocurrency services for retail and corporate clients, positioning itself for a new legal framework expected to reshape the country's digital ...
ESMA launches EU wide review of crypto custody services
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) launched a coordinated supervisory review of crypto custody services on July 8, marking a significant step in the European Union's post-MiCA regulatory enforcement.
Fed minutes reveal split debate on rates under new chair
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released the minutes from its first policy meeting under new Chairman Kevin Warsh, offering markets a detailed look at the contentious internal debate that led officials to hold interest ...
IMF appoints Silvana Tenreyro as chief economist
The International Monetary Fund has appointed Silvana Tenreyro as its new Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department, the institution announced.
Kraken applies for full EU banking license in Lithuania
Kraken, a major U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly applied for a full banking license from the Bank of Lithuania, according to a person familiar with the matter.
