By Emir Abyazov Key highlights: Global banks invested $100B in blockchain startups from 2020 to 2024. Stablecoins and tokenization drive the current blockchain investment boom. US and EU regulations provide clearer frameworks for digital asset growth. Traditional banks are launching a significant investment push on blockchain startups—and the numbers are impressive. Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman […]
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By coinspy ey Points: The UK will lift its ban on retail access to crypto Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs) on October 8, 2025. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) initially prohibited retail investors from accessing crypto ETNs in January 2021. Only professional investors have been allowed to trade these instruments on platforms like Cboe and the London […]
By Emir Abyazov Standard Chartered became the first global systemically important bank to offer spot trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum to institutional clients. The London-based banking giant officially launched this service on July 14, opening access to corporations, investors, and asset managers. Underscoring the significance, Group CEO Bill Winters stated, “Digital assets are fundamental to […]