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Top U.S. banks are quietly preparing to enter the crypto market through cautious pilot programs and partnerships, as regulators offer clearer signals. While enthusiasm grows, most lenders remain hesitant, seeking more clarity on rules before committing heavily.
Major U.S. banks are holding internal talks about cautiously expanding into cryptocurrencies, spurred by more favorable regulatory signals under the Trump administration. According to industry executives, initial moves will focus on pilot programs, partnerships, or limited trading to avoid regulatory missteps.
While some firms, like JPMorgan Chase, remain skeptical, others - such as Charles Schwab, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley - are exploring services like crypto custody, stablecoins, and crypto trading platforms. Schwab expects to offer spot crypto trading within a year.
Still, banks are seeking clearer, unified guidelines from regulators, especially around anti-money laundering, custody, and market-making roles. Some firms are even discussing a joint stablecoin project.
Despite easing rules, including scrapped SEC guidance and friendlier stances from the OCC, banks are approaching crypto with caution. Industry experts say more defined regulations are needed before large-scale banking involvement becomes a reality.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has finalized the group stage for the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, setting the schedule and matchups for next summer’s expanded 48-team event.
A group of soldiers has appeared on Benin’s state TV announcing the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border late on Friday, a reminder of how sensitive the frontier remains despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for its support of the claims by United Arab Emirates on three Iranian islands.
U.S. industrial production rose by 0.1% in September, rebounding after a decline in August, while capacity utilisation remained unchanged, according to Federal Reserve data on Wednesday.
Google’s YouTube has announced a “disappointing update” for millions of Australian users and creators, confirming it will comply with the country’s world-first ban on social media access for under-16s by locking affected users out of their accounts within days.
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow has signed the “On Virtual Assets” law, which will officially legalise cryptocurrency mining and exchange activities in the country from 1 January 2026.
European Union ministers will urge senior U.S. trade officials to implement more elements of the July EU–U.S. trade deal on Monday, including cutting tariffs on EU steel and lifting duties on goods such as wine and spirits.
Google has announced a major update for its Pixel 10 series: owners can now send and receive files with Apple devices using AirDrop, without any collaboration from Apple. The new functionality applies to iPhones, iPads, and macOS devices, though for now it is limited to the Pixel 10 line.
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