crypto-friendly banks

Hong Kong is encouraging banks to cater to the needs of licensed virtual-asset firms — a move that highlights the city's ambition to establish itself as a leading cryptocurrency center. Meanwhile, in the U.S., banks are tightening restrictions on the digital-asset sector. The Hong Kong...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged to $26,000 on Tuesday, reaching its highest value since June 2022, amid a growing sense of optimism that the digital asset sector will weather the recent turmoil in the U.S. financial system.  The largest cryptocurrency has gained for the fourth consecutive day,...

Stablecoin USD Coin (CRYPTO: USDC), issued by Circle, is gradually returning to its $1 peg, after a tumultuous weekend, after CEO Jeremy Allaire confirmed that Circle's reserves are secure and the firm has found new banking partners who will be operational on Monday. USDC's value has risen...