#Banks and Fintech

The spread and regulation of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in the banking industry and fintech applications.

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ForkLog 164 19.10.2025

Japanese Megabanks to Launch Joint Stablecoin, Reports Nikkei

Japan's three largest banks by market capitalization are joining forces to issue stablecoins tied to fiat currencies such as the yen and the US dollar, according to Nikkei.

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ForkLog 129 15.10.2025

Chinese Bank Tokenizes $3.8 Billion Fund on BNB Chain

The Hong Kong branch of China Merchants Bank has tokenized a money market fund with assets worth $3.8 billion on the BNB Chain.

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ForkLog 112 15.10.2025

French Bank ODDO BHF to Launch Euro-Backed Stablecoin

Founded 175 years ago, the French bank ODDO BHF has announced the launch of the EUROD stablecoin, pegged to the euro, on the Polygon network.

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ForkLog 123 30.09.2025

Visa to Integrate Stablecoins into Visa Direct Platform

Visa will launch a pilot project for prepayments in stablecoins through its Visa Direct service. The initiative aims to expedite international transactions for businesses

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ForkLog 271 11.09.2025

Hong Kong to Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations for Banks

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced plans to ease capital requirements for local banks holding cryptocurrencies.

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ForkLog 109 10.09.2025

US Banks Urged to Raise Deposit Rates to Compete with Stablecoins, Says Bitwise CIO

US banks should raise deposit rates to compete with the growing popularity of stablecoins, said Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.

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ForkLog 137 08.09.2025

Back to paper

Where cash still rules—and where cryptocurrencies are coming to the fore.

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ForkLog 237 29.08.2025

US Banks Surpass Crypto in Money Laundering Volume

From 2020 to 2024, US banks processed transactions amounting to $312 billion for Chinese money laundering networks. The majority of these funds flowed through the traditional financial system rather than cryptocurrencies.

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ForkLog 200 28.08.2025

VanEck CEO Labels Ethereum as ‘Wall Street’s Token’

Ethereum is poised to become the primary network for banks due to the increasing adoption of stablecoins, according to Jan van Eck, CEO of investment firm VanEck.

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ForkLog 254 26.08.2025

Citi Warns of Stablecoin Threat to Banks

The payment of interest on stablecoin deposits could trigger a mass exodus of deposits from banks, Citi warned.

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ForkLog 57 16.08.2025

Federal Reserve Ends Oversight of Banks’ Cryptocurrency Activities

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve announced the termination of its oversight program for new types of bank activities, including cryptocurrency operations. The regulator has completely rescinded its 2023 letter, which required financial institutions to obtain permission for stablecoin operations. It also mandated risk management practices concerning cybersecurity, liquidity, consumer compliance, and anti-illicit […]

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ForkLog 136 11.08.2025

Dormant means ownerless

In early August, some media outlets reported that a “revived investment bank, Salomon Brothers” intended to access bitcoin addresses it deems abandoned. The company used OP_RETURN, a standard mechanism for embedding arbitrary data in transactions. The initiative’s stated aim is to shield funds from criminals and “rogue states”, with the legal basis said to be […]

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