Coinbase becomes first major US exchange to win OCC trust charter — community banks call it a grave mistake
Coinbase has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter — a first for any major U.S. crypto exchange — as community banking groups wasted no time calling the decision…...
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Bitcoin holds steady on Good Friday as March jobs report crushes expectations with 178,000 payrolls
Bitcoin held above $67,000 on Good Friday as U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March — beating forecasts by a wide margin — while traditional markets sat closed for the Easter holiday, leaving crypto as the primary gauge of how…...
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Gemini adds drag-to-modify orders to ActiveTrader as Winklevoss touts speed upgrade
Gemini adds drag‑to‑modify tools to ActiveTrader, chasing speed‑focused traders even as GEMI stock trades well below its IPO price and users still complain about lag. Gemini has rolled out a new order modification feature for its ActiveTrader interface, allowing users…...
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Trump: US jet downing won’t affect Iran negotiations, ceasefire odds drop
Trump’s diplomatic focus may stabilize long-term US-Iran ceasefire odds, but immediate progress remains uncertain amid market caution. The post Trump: US jet downing won’t affect Iran negotiations, ceasefire odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Qatar skips Iran-US ceasefire talks, lowering April 7 odds to 1% YES
Qatar’s absence from talks undermines diplomatic efforts, reducing ceasefire prospects and highlighting the fragility of regional peace. The post Qatar skips Iran-US ceasefire talks, lowering April 7 odds to 1% YES appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Schwab to launch spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in H1 2026, boosting bullish sentiment
Schwab’s crypto trading launch may legitimize digital assets, spurring institutional adoption and potentially driving Bitcoin prices higher. The post Schwab to launch spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in H1 2026, boosting bullish sentiment appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Here’s What Researchers Are Doing to Protect Bitcoin From Quantum Threats
Blockstream Research has deployed what it says are the first transactions on a live Bitcoin sidechain protected by post-quantum cryptography. This is in direct response to growing warnings that powerful quantum computers could eventually break the security systems that protect crypto wallets. What Blockstream Actually Built Following Google’s recent...
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Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026
The financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto account....
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Bitcoin Institutional Demand Overtakes BTC Mining Output – Here Are The Figures
Bitcoin demand is taking a crucial turn in a market hampered by ongoing negative macroeconomic and political events across the globe. A recent report has outlined an increasing interest and demand for the leading cryptocurrency asset among large companies, which has now significantly exceeded those produced by miners in...
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Charles Schwab To Offer Direct Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading With ‘Schwab Crypto’ Account
Charles Schwab is preparing to offer clients direct access to cryptocurrencies, joining a growing group of traditional financial institutions that have moved into digital-asset services. The firm plans to roll out “Schwab Crypto” through its Premier Bank platform, enabling eligible customers to buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum...
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