Crypto Among Industries Major Banks “Debanked,” OCC Finds

The nine largest US banks restricted financial services to politically contentious industries, including cryptocurrency, between 2020 and 2023, according to the preliminary findings of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The banking regulator said on Wednesday that its early findings show that major banks “made inappropriate distinctions among customers in the provision…

Fed Slashes Rates for Third Time in 2025, but Uncertainty Looms

The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday to a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. However, mixed comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will likely quell a Bitcoin price rally until the rate-cutting cycle resumes in 2026, analysts say. “In the near term, risks to inflation are tilted to…

Bitcoin Options Project Sub-$100K Price By Jan 2026, Despite Fed Rate

Key takeaways: BTC derivatives pricing indicates weak conviction in a move above $100,000, reflecting macroeconomic uncertainty and Bitcoin’s underperformance compared to gold. Despite improved liquidity from Federal Reserve actions, whales remain cautious, signaling skepticism toward a durable Bitcoin breakout. Bitcoin (BTC) derivatives markets are becoming increasingly skeptical that the cryptocurrency can sustain bullish momentum, despite…

The Case for and Against Crypto Companies’ Inclusion in Stock Indexes

Strategy, the largest Bitcoin treasury company, submitted feedback to index company MSCI on Wednesday about the proposed policy change that would exclude digital asset treasury companies holding 50% or more in crypto on their balance sheets from stock market index inclusion. Digital asset treasury companies are operating companies that can actively adjust their businesses, according…

Vanguard Opens Crypto ETF Access For 50M+ Clients — Here’s Why It Matters

Key takeaways Vanguard’s decision to open access to spot crypto ETFs marks a major shift from its earlier anti-crypto stance and gives more than 50 million clients a regulated path to gain exposure to digital assets. The firm will allow trading of approved third-party ETFs tied to BTC, ETH, XRP and SOL while avoiding memecoins…

ETHZilla Buys 15% of Zippy to Tokenize Manufactured Home Loans

Former biotech company ETHZilla (ETHZ) is doubling down on its push into real-world asset markets, taking a 15% stake in digital housing lender Zippy to bring manufactured-home loans onchain. The deal marks the company’s second acquisition in a week. According to Wednesday’s announcement, ETHZilla will pay $5 million in cash and $16.1 million in stock…

The Case for and Against Crypto Companies’ Inclusion in Stock Indexes

Strategy, the largest Bitcoin treasury company, submitted feedback to index company MSCI on Wednesday about the proposed policy change that would exclude digital asset treasury companies holding 50% or more in crypto on their balance sheets from stock market index inclusion. Digital asset treasury companies are operating companies that can actively adjust their businesses, according…

Galaxy Expands to UAE as Part of Middle East Push

Galaxy, the digital asset management and infrastructure company, announced an upcoming office and a new arm in Abu Dhabi as part of its push into the Middle East. In a Wednesday notice, Galaxy said it would establish an entity under the registration authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the area’s international financial center….

BTC’s Next Big Move? What Past FOMCs Reveal About BTC Price

Bitcoin (BTC) price surged above $94,000 on Tuesday, a day before the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision, and history suggests that traders should brace for volatility. Throughout 2025, BTC’s performance around FOMC meetings revealed that macroeconomic expectations are often priced in, and this front-running by traders can overshadow the actual impact of…

BTC Holdings Narrow Q3 Profit

GameStop’s (GME) bitcoin stack was worth $519.4 million at the end of the third quarter (Nov. 1), with the company recording a $9.2 million loss digital asset holdings during the period. Bitcoin BTC$92,584.43 fell from roughly $115,000 to about $110,000 during the three months ended Nov. 1. The video game retailer likely continued to hold…