World Liberty Financial’s trust bank, World Liberty Trust Company, would directly issue the native USD1 stablecoin and offer custody and stablecoin conversion services. Institutional demand for the USD1 stablecoin is rising with its market cap surging to $3.3billion within a year of

Ripple UK Ltd has gained FCA registration, allowing limited crypto transactions in the UK and enhancing its compliance presence. This approval supports cross-border payments using XRP and fosters trust with financial institutions. Ripple's strategic expansions aim to harmonize international payment growth while adhering to regional regulations.

Grayscale has registered Delaware trusts for BNB and HYPE tokens as initial steps toward potential ETFs, signaling product expansion in compliance with regulatory paths. Grayscale joins other managers accelerating similar ETF filings amid simplified SEC procedures.

Nikita Bier, X's Head of Product, argued that crypto content's decline is due to users' overuse of low-value replies, limiting their reach. He emphasized focusing on quality posts to enhance visibility and trust in the crypto community.

Morgan Stanley is rapidly advancing its presence in the cryptocurrency market, recently applying to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, indicating a shift from observation to active participation. The planned "Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust" will directly hold Ethereum and stake it to generate additional income, but this income will not be directly distributed to investors.

_Key Highlights:_ _Strategic Pivot: WLF subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC has filed a de novo application with the OCC for a National Trust Bank

In 2025, TokenPocket established itself as a leading Web3 wallet in Asia, with usage reaching up to 18% in East and Southeast Asia, significantly higher than the global average of 8-9%. Its success is attributed to language support, regional integration, and community trust, positioning it as a secure choice for transactions and cryptocurrency storage.

Recent security incidents linked to wallet software have once again highlighted a central truth of crypto ownership: self-custody comes with responsibility. Following reports tied to a browser extension issue involving Trust Wallet Hack, users across the ecosystem are reassessing how they

World Liberty Financial’s trust bank, World Liberty Trust Company, would directly issue the native USD1 stablecoin and offer custody and stablecoin conversion services. Institutional demand for the USD1 stablecoin is rising with its market cap surging to $3.3billion within a year of

When traditional financial elites and tech celebrities raise their glasses claiming to have found the "truth" about cryptocurrency, they are committing a cognitive error they mistakenly believe is worth trillions of dollars. (Background: Are stablecoins just "digital EasyCards"? A cognitive war that stifles Taiwan's crypto future) (Additional background: GuoKe special article "Three Futures of New Taiwan Dollar Stablecoins: From Night Market EasyCards to 'Chip-Based System'") Table of Contents Look at countries with populations like Taiwan Who recognizes the EasyCard balance internationally Openness vs. closed systems, the importance of public trust Code is money: The overlooked programmable revolution The arrogance of old-school survivors: Invisible currency refugees Exposing the old narrative of "energy consumption and scams" Amid the hustle and bustle of financial markets, nothing is more dangerous than a "perfect-sounding" analogy. Recently, the Taiwanese tech and financial circles have staged

Yuval Rooz, CEO of Digital Asset, raises concerns about privacy in blockchain networks, arguing that current transparency compromises user safety and risks institutional trust. He advocates for a balance between privacy and regulation, supporting structured frameworks that protect sensitive information while allowing regulatory oversight.

The article discusses Protocol v23 of Pi Network, highlighting its transformative impact on trust operations, on-chain KYC integration, enhanced transaction capacity, and positive community response. The update is a step toward a decentralized and scalable blockchain model.

Grayscale's registration of a Delaware statutory trust for a potential BNB ETF marks a key pre-regulatory step toward launching a spot Binance Coin product, even as BNB treasury firm CEA Industries faces internal shareholder challenges impacting sentiment.

_Key Highlights:_ _Strategic Pivot: WLF subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC has filed a de novo application with the OCC for a National Trust Bank

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, officially filed for application on January 7th to obtain a nationwide trust bank license to establish the "World Liberty Trust Company." The core mission of this entity is to regulate its flagship product—the USD1 stablecoin with a circulation volume exceeding 3.3 billion dollars, covering 10 blockchain networks. This move appears to be a routine compliance upgrade on the surface, but in fact it is a strategic bet with long-term planning: WLFI predicts that stablecoins are transforming from speculative "dollar chips" into regulated settlement infrastructure that can be accepted by mainstream financial institutions. This is not only about the fate of a single company but could also be a crucial step in reshaping the stablecoin market landscape and defining future industry rules where "compliance as a moat" becomes the standard.

Recent security incidents linked to wallet software have once again highlighted a central truth of crypto ownership: self-custody comes with responsibility. Following reports tied to a browser extension issue involving Trust Wallet Hack, users across the ecosystem are reassessing how they

Key Takeaways The Trust Wallet hack in December 2025 underscores how vulnerabilities in crypto tools can impact small and medium enterprises (SMEs), even when attacks target individual users. Supply-chain vulnerabilities, such as compromised browser extensions or stolen API keys, can circumvent

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Morgan Stanley filed an S-1 to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF, challenging BlackRock and Fidelity. The passive trust will hold Bitcoin directly as regulatory shifts draw banks into crypto investing. Morgan Stanley submitted an S-1 registration to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin received approval from Abu Dhabi's FSRA, allowing licensed firms to use it for payments, trading, and custody. This milestone enhances Ripple's presence in the Middle East and signals growing trust in regulated digital currencies.

_World Liberty Financial (WLFI) seeks a U.S. trust bank charter to issue USD1 stablecoin, expanding regulated stablecoin custody and conversion services._ World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has taken a major regulatory step toward mainstream finance integration. The company this week confirmed a

XRP community pundits have insisted that XRP could still act as the neutral bridge when banks and financial institutions fail to trust their competitors’ stablecoins. Notably, the push toward tokenizing real-world assets has gained momentum, and stablecoins, which represent tokenized versions of fi

World Liberty Financial, the Trump-backed crypto project, has taken a significant step toward institutional expansion by applying for a national trust bank charter through its subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC.

Donald Trump Family WLF Applies for Federal Trust Bank, Plans to Issue and Custody USD1 Stablecoin Independently, and Seeks Integration with Federal Reserve Payment System, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns. Donald Trump Family WLF Platform Applies for Federal Bank License ----------------- Supported by the Trump family, the cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial (WLF) announced earlier today (1/8) Taiwan time that it has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a nationwide trust bank called "World Liberty Trust Company." WLF's goal is to bring the issuance, custody, and transfer of the USD1 stablecoin under internal management, no longer relying solely on third-party providers like BitGo. If approved, WLF Trust Bank will provide

_Key Highlights:_ _Strategic Pivot: WLF subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC has filed a de novo application with the OCC for a National Trust Bank

Trump family's cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has recently officially applied for a banking license with U.S. regulators, aiming to further expand institutional adoption of its stablecoin USD1. This application signifies that WLFI hopes to fully integrate the issuance, custody, and exchange processes of the stablecoin into its own system, no longer relying entirely on third-party crypto service providers. Applying for a national trust bank license to create a one-stop stablecoin infrastructure WLFI stated that its subsidiary WLTC Holdings has officially submitted an application to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to obtain a National Trust Bank (National Trust Bank) license. Once approved, WLFI will be able to handle the issuance, custody, and exchange of USD1 independently, no longer relying on entities such as

Trump family's WLFI applies to OCC for a national trust bank to establish an autonomous issuance custody mechanism for stablecoin USD1. (Background: Trump’s crypto project WLFI bought meme coin $1 as strategic reserve! Rumors say USD1 will dominate Solana) (Additional background: Trump’s $120 million gamble: WLFI allocates 5% of treasury tokens to expand USD1 stablecoin market share) As Trump approaches the one-year mark in office, his family-managed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) announced on the 7th that its wholly owned subsidiary WLTC Holdings has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), seeking to obtain a U.S. national bank charter. The application seeks approval to establish World Liberty Trust

In brief World Liberty Financial has applied to form a national trust bank overseen by the OCC. The charter would cover issuance, custody, and conversion of the USD1 stablecoin. Only Anchorage Digital has previously received OCC approval among crypto firms. World Liberty Financial, a

The crypto company World Liberty Financial, deeply supported by the family of U.S. President Donald Trump, has officially submitted an application for a national bank trust license to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, aiming to establish "World Liberty Trust" to unify its stablecoin USD1 issuance, custody, and redemption operations. If approved, this move will be a key infiltration of the rapidly expanding crypto landscape by the Trump family into the core of the traditional financial system. Its stablecoin USD1 has already surged to a market cap of approximately $3 billion. The application comes after the appointment of the new OCC Director by the Trump administration and the signing of the GENIUS Act, marking a significant shift in U.S. crypto regulatory policy and paving the way for other crypto companies to obtain federal licenses.

WLFI (World Liberty Financial) applied to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national charter to establish a trust bank issuing USD1 stablecoins. Trump is listed as an "Honorary Co-Founder," and his three sons are co-founders, with some equity held by the Trump family, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.

Key Takeaways The Trust Wallet hack in December 2025 underscores how vulnerabilities in crypto tools can impact small and medium enterprises (SMEs), even when attacks target individual users. Supply-chain vulnerabilities, such as compromised browser extensions or stolen API keys, can circumvent

Morgan Stanley has filed with the SEC to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, transitioning from distribution to in-house fund management. The Bitcoin trust will hold spot BTC, while the Solana trust will include staking rewards, signaling increased institutional adoption in the crypto space.

_Morgan Stanley filed an Ethereum Trust with the SEC, signaling deeper institutional crypto adoption and expanding regulated investment options._ Morgan Stanley has taken another significant step into digital assets by filing an Ethereum Trust. This move helps to reinforce growing institutional

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their first net outflow of 2026, led by withdrawals from Fidelity and Grayscale, despite BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust seeing inflows. Institutional interest remains, with Morgan Stanley planning new Bitcoin and Solana ETFs.

Morgan Stanley filed an S-1 to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF, challenging BlackRock and Fidelity. The passive trust will hold Bitcoin directly as regulatory shifts draw banks into crypto investing. Morgan Stanley submitted an S-1 registration to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on

Grayscale recently distributed cash rewards to ETF holders, reflecting a shift in staking approaches and growing institutional interest in Ethereum. Despite significant withdrawals in October, recent inflows show renewed investor confidence, with Ethereum ETFs seeing increased acceptance of yield-based strategies.

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According to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Wall Street investment bank Morgan Stanley officially submitted registration statements on Tuesday to launch Bitcoin and Solana (SOL) spot ETFs, becoming the first major bank in the U.S. to heavily deploy cryptocurrency asset ETFs. The documents show that Morgan Stanley submitted two S-1 registration statements: "Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust" and "Morgan Stanley Solana Trust." Among them, the Solana ETF incorporates a staking mechanism, meaning that in the future, the fund will not only track the coin price but also provide investors with additional income opportunities. Morgan Stanley currently manages approximately $6.4 trillion in assets. If the ETF

Grayscale Ethereum Trust has made history by announcing the first staking rewards distribution for a US-listed spot crypto ETP, marking a significant milestone for US spot Ether ETFs.

Recent security incidents linked to wallet software have once again highlighted a central truth of crypto ownership: self-custody comes with responsibility. Following reports tied to a browser extension issue involving Trust Wallet Hack, users across the ecosystem are reassessing how they

Grayscale announces staking reward distribution for ETHE and ETH, becoming the first spot crypto ETF in the US to distribute on-chain staking yields. Shareholders receive approximately $0.08 per share, distributed on Tuesday. Grayscale enabled Ethereum staking in October, with ETHE's market cap around $4.1 billion and ETH Mini Trust approximately $1.5 billion.

Ripple just moved closer to the heart of the U.S. financial system. In December, the company received conditional approval from the OCC for a national trust bank charter.  That alone is notable. What really changes the picture is what comes next: access to a Fed master account, expected

At the beginning of 2026, Ripple (XRP) performed strongly, with its price soaring 31% over the past week, reaching a high of $2.39. Its gains temporarily surpassed Bitcoin and Ethereum, and its market capitalization jumped to the fourth position. Behind this robust performance are the combined effects of exchange reserves hitting an 8-year low, continuous large net inflows into spot ETFs, and active technical breakthroughs. Meanwhile, rumors about "Ripple having obtained a US National Trust Bank license" have spread widely. Although not yet officially confirmed, they have sparked great enthusiasm within the community. This article will analyze the sources of XRP's current upward momentum, interpret the substantive impact of regulatory developments, and look ahead to its market prospects in the coming weeks.

Ripple's potential designation as a national trust bank has sparked excitement among XRP holders, despite lacking final regulatory approval. The community remains optimistic yet cautious, reflecting on previous trends and waiting for more concrete confirmations regarding Ripple's future.

Digital asset management company Grayscale (Grayscale Investments) announced that its Ethereum ETF will begin distributing cash rewards from on-chain staking to investors for the first time. This marks the first time a U.S.-listed spot crypto ETF has directly linked its dividends to on-chain staking activities. Staking mechanism to be activated in 2025, paving the way for future dividends Back to October 6, 2025, Grayscale officially activated the Ethereum staking mechanism for its Ethereum-related investment products. Through institutional-grade custodians and third-party validator service providers, the fund’s holdings of Ether were put into staking operations. This adjustment makes Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF "ETHE" and Ethereum "Mini Trust ETF" the first crypto spot ETFs in the U.S. market capable of indirectly participating in Ethereum staking. First announcement of staking distribution

Ripple’s RLUSD is emerging as a regulated stablecoin built for institutional trust, combining bank-grade oversight with multichain expansion to meet rising demand for compliant digital dollars across payments, settlement, and decentralized finance. Ripple’s RLUSD Highlights the Push Toward

The Bank of China Sichuan Branch received two elderly customers inquiring about "π Coin" withdrawal. The project promoted "zero investment high returns" and forged an "official partner bank list." The business manager uncovered the scam and identified it as online pyramid selling by public security authorities. The scheme breakdown: daily sign-ins to create false activity, forging bank cooperation to enhance trust, ultimately leading to investment or recruiting downstream.

Recent security incidents linked to wallet software have once again highlighted a central truth of crypto ownership: self-custody comes with responsibility. Following reports tied to a browser extension issue involving Trust Wallet Hack, users across the ecosystem are reassessing how they

In its 2026 roadmap, Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) will focus on Web3-native no-code tools and mass-market cloud engines. ICP supporters said that, in addition to infrastructure, usability, cost, and trust, will play a key role in network adoption. Dominic Williams, the founder of the clo