Citi accelerates into crypto by launching institutional Bitcoin custody before end of 2026, facing stiff competition from rivals.
U.S. bank Citi is taking a decisive step into digital payments by joining forces with Coinbase to pilot stablecoin transactions. The partnership marks a turning point in Wall Street’s embrace of blockchain-based money, following the U.S. GENIUS Act's approval earlier this year. As the stablecoin market heads toward a projected $4 trillion valuation by 2030, Citi’s move positions it at the forefront of institutional adoption.
Bitcoin-focused company Strategy—formerly known as MicroStrategy—has received a “Buy” rating from Citi, with analysts highlighting significant upside potential for the stock. At the same time, the bank warned that the company’s heavy reliance on Bitcoin could expose investors to sharp price swings.
The American banking giant Citigroup takes a decisive step into the crypto universe. After years of cautious observation, the New York bank is preparing to offer digital asset custody services as early as 2026. An announcement that comes amid a regulatory environment finally clarified in the United States.
Eyes are fixed on the market as many financial firms warm up to go public on Wall Street this week. Among these potential debutants, American crypto exchange Gemini has increased its share price ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) scheduled for Friday.
Citigroup bank, once hesitant, now wants to keep your crypto like you keep gold bars: stablecoins in the vault, ETFs in the pocket, all under Washington's watchful eye.
The U.S. Federal Reserve could initiate a major shift as early as September with a first reduction in its key rates. A scenario now considered by several large banks, including Goldman Sachs, which reshapes the outlook for financial markets. For crypto investors, faced for months with a restrictive monetary context, this expected pivot could rekindle the appetite for risk and serve as a catalyst for a new bullish cycle.
As the United States has just reached a decisive milestone by voting in the House on several groundbreaking laws regulating stablecoins, major American banks are already sharpening their strategies. Bank of America, Citigroup, and JPMorgan are quietly preparing to launch their own stablecoins.
JPMorgan and Citigroup are stepping into the stablecoin space as fintech competition intensifies and U.S. lawmakers push ahead with new crypto regulations under the GENIUS Act, signaling a broader shift in traditional banking.
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The major US banks are opposed to stricter capital requirements, fearing a negative impact on the economy.