Standard Chartered launches spot crypto trading for institutional clients
The initiative is part of a broader push by the bank to integrate digital assets into its core financial infrastructure. According to the bank, the spot trading capability is fully…
Nexo introduces Personal USD Accounts for clients in over 150 countries
Nexo launches Personal USD Accounts, enabling direct USD bank transfers globally. SWIFT integration allows secure cross-border transfers with multi-currency management. Nexo plans to add ACH and Domestic Wire services for…
Morgan Stanley allows advisors to offer Bitcoin ETFs to clients
Morgan Stanley has become the first major Wall Street bank to allow its financial advisors to offer Bitcoin exchange-traded funds to its clients. Over 15,000 of the bank’s financial advisors…
Stripe adds support for crypto purchases for EU clients: report
Stripe has reportedly added support for Bitcoin and crypto purchases for its EU clients. Users can now buy crypto using Stripe-issued credit or debit cards. Stripe’s customers in the European…
Coinbase launches spot trading for non-US institutional clients
Coinbase has announced the launch of non-US spot markets for institutional investors. Eligible non-US institutional investors will access BTC/USDC and ETH/USDC as from December 14, 2023 on Coinbase International Exchange.…
UBS joins HSBC in offering crypto futures ETFs to wealthy clients in Hong Kong
UBS joins the crypto trend in Hong Kong, following HSBC’s lead. HSBC currently offers Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong. Hong Kong regulators are considering retail access to crypto…
Citi just launched ‘tokenized deposits’ for institutional clients
Citi Token Services will help enable instant transfers globally. The new service will be accessible via its existing systems. Citi shares are down over 15% versus their year-to-date high. Citigroup…
Bankrupt BlockFi to refund over $100K to California clients
BlockFi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on November 28. Some Califonia users continued to repay their loans between November 11 and November 22 Users were not notified until November 22…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to allow non-banking members’ clients to trade crypto
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) operates Israel’s only public equity trading platform. Clients of non-banking TASE members may be able to start trading crypto. The non-banking member of the TASE…
Mastercard to help financial institutions offer crypto to their clients
The world’s payment giant Mastercard announced in an interview with CNBC that it will help financial institutions including banks offer cryptocurrency trading to their clients. The payment company is determined…