Small Texas Lender Monet Joining Field of Crypto-Focused Banks

Monet Bank, a small Texas community bank owned by a billionaire political supporter of President Donald Trump, has stepped into the field of crypto lenders, billing itself as an “infrastructure bank” with a focus on digital assets. “Monet is focused on being the premier digital asset financial institution, providing innovative and forward-facing solutions for the…

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Japan’s FSA to Support Country’s 3 Largest Banks in Stablecoin Issuance

The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) said it will support the country’s three largest banks in developing a proof-of-concept for issuing a stablecoin. Japan’s financial regulator said the venture will see Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (8306), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (8316) and Mizuho Financial Group (8411) explore the joint issuance of a stablecoin as an…

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Russia to Let Banks Handle Crypto Under Strict Rules; 20M Russians Already Use It

Russia is moving closer to formally integrating crypto into its financial system, as officials acknowledge widespread adoption and the central bank prepares to let banks handle digital assets under tight controls. According to a report by TASS, Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov said around 20 million Russians now use cryptocurrencies “for various purposes,” describing them…

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