Belarus has registered its first two crypto banks, allowing the integration of digital asset operations with traditional banking services under a new regulatory framework.
Georgian SilkBank has enabled direct USDT purchases and transfers within its mobile app, offering a temporary zero-commission period for all transactions.
Anchorage Digital holds a federal bank charter and continues to expand its stablecoin services through partnerships and strategic investments from Tether.
Erebor Bank, a startup backed by Palmer Luckey, restricted its free stablecoin conversion service after professional traders exploited the offer to generate arbitrage profits.
Fintech company Block is applying for a federal charter to launch Builders Bank & Trust for crypto custody services.
Former Silvergate CEO Alan Lane claims political pressure caused the bank's 2023 collapse, while regulators cite governance failures and massive monitoring lapses.
