RT Stuart Alderoty (@s_alderoty)The GENIUS Act now goes to the President’s desk, and the CLARITY Act moves forward to the Senate – at long last, there’s movement on workable, clear frameworks for crypto and stablecoins that will both foster innovation and protect consumers. This is exactly what the American people have been asking for. ...

🚨 BREAKING: The House has passed both the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act with bipartisan support.CLARITY, the crypto market structure bill, heads to the Senate.GENIUS, a bill establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins, heads to Trump's desk. The president plans to sign the bill into law tomorrow. ...

But regulation isn’t the only critical piece needed to enable stablecoins at scale. Stablecoins also need infrastructure that ensures transparency, interoperability, and regulatory compliance as they integrate into global finance.Led by @SenatorHagerty, @RepFrenchHill, and @SenatorTimScott, the GENIUS Act takes an important step by requiring monthly public disclosures of stablecoin reserves, including asset types and custody details.Stablecoin issuers can adopt real-time proof of reserves and proof of compo ...

Regulatory Landscape & Institutional Adoption - Banking regulators (OCC, Fed, FDIC) are greenlighting crypto, enabling banks to offer crypto services [1] - Institutional players, including the largest global bank, are entering the crypto space [2] - Standard Chartered became the first global bank to offer institutional Bitcoin and Ethereum trading [16][17] - Citigroup ($2 trillion) is considering issuing its own stablecoin to facilitate digital payments [18] - JP Morgan Chase will get involved in stablecoins due to fintech threats [24] Ripple & XRP - Ripple caters to institutional clients, building a path for them to XRP [3][5] - DZ Bank launched a digital custody service for crypto securities using the XRP Ledger [6] - A Swiss-regulated bank is the first globally to support Ripple's ROUSD stablecoin offering custody and trading to institutional clients [6] - Ripple has over 500 announced partnerships, including with major banks [11] - XRP can serve as a neutral bridge currency between different stablecoins issued by various banks [38] Stablecoins & Digital Finance - Crypto unlocks the path to digital finance and is the financial system for the internet [4] - Ripple's ROUSD has the potential to challenge existing stablecoins like USDT and USDC [31][32] - JP Morgan is filing for blockchain-related trademarks, indicating stablecoin plans [29] - As more stablecoins emerge, XRP's original use case as a bridge currency becomes more relevant [37] iTrust Capital Partnership - iTrust Capital is a platform for premium custody accounts and crypto Roth IRAs, offering 80+ digital assets [7] - iTrust Capital offers institutional-grade security and 100% US-based support [8] - New users can receive a $100 funding bonus by signing up through a specific link [8][9] - iTrust Capital has 0% annual fees and 1% cryptocurrency transaction fees [9]

In a rare public embrace of the once-shunned world of crypto, the heads of America’s largest banks made one thing clear this week: stablecoins are no longer at the fringe of finance https://t.co/rE9eZF582h ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.11 and net income of $1.8 billion, reflecting a year-over-year EPS growth of approximately 13% [4][14] - Total fee revenue grew by 4.6% year-over-year, driven by broad-based strength across various businesses [4][21] - The return on tangible common equity was 18%, and the return on average assets improved to 1.08% [5][15] - The efficiency ratio improved to the high 50s, indicating better expense management [5][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fee income now represents approximately 42% of total net revenue, with significant growth in payment services [6][10] - The capital markets business is focusing on new product capabilities, contributing to growth in commercial and industrial (C&I) loans [8][9] - Merchant payment services revenue grew 4.4% year-over-year, supported by a tech-led strategy [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company divested approximately $6 billion in mortgage and auto loans to strategically reposition its balance sheet [13] - Average loans totaled $379 billion, with a decrease of 0.1% linked quarter, impacted by the sale of residential mortgages and auto loans [17][18] - The investment securities portfolio increased to $174 billion, reflecting a strategic shift in asset allocation [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three key priorities: expense discipline, organic growth, and transformation of the payments business [27] - There is an intentional evolution towards a more fee-intensive business model, with a focus on multi-service clients [26][27] - The company aims to achieve a net interest margin (NIM) of 3% in the medium term, supported by strategic actions and loan growth [33][80] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to navigate the current higher interest rate environment and expects sequential net interest income growth in the upcoming quarters [31][32] - The company anticipates continued growth in C&I and credit card portfolios, with strong pipelines [32][88] - Management acknowledged the competitive deposit environment but remains optimistic about the trajectory of net interest income [74][78] Other Important Information - The company reported a modest reserve release of $53 million, reflecting favorable loan portfolio sales [15][22] - The CET1 capital ratio was 10.7%, indicating strong capital levels above regulatory minimums [22][23] - The company is preparing for potential regulatory changes regarding stablecoins, although immediate revenue impact is not anticipated [116] Q&A Session Summary Question: NII dynamics and margin outlook - Management indicated that part of the NIM decline was transitory and expects sequential growth in NII in the upcoming quarters [31][32] Question: Expense management and operating leverage - Management reassured that expense management does not hinder necessary investments and highlighted ongoing investments in technology and productivity [36][39] Question: C&I loan growth drivers - Management noted strong growth in C&I loans, driven by various sectors including healthcare and small businesses [62][63] Question: RWA increase and deposit competition - Management explained the increase in RWA was due to credit risk transfers and commercial loan growth, while deposit competition remains a consistent challenge [72][74] Question: Future loan growth outlook - Management expressed optimism about loan growth, particularly in C&I and credit card segments, indicating better growth opportunities than earlier in the year [88] Question: Fee revenue growth expectations - Management remains confident in mid-single-digit growth for overall fees and payments businesses [95]

“The goal is to align money movement with the speed of the internet and global commerce"—Citi's Ryan Rugg.Explore Citi’s recent industry report to see how "stablecoins could serve as the key utility to achieve that.”https://t.co/WgPFrBkBb7 https://t.co/lWT2Ve0kDE ...

Digital Currency - Bank of England Governor Bailey expresses skepticism regarding the necessity of a digital pound CBDC [1] - Governor Bailey cautions against the potential for stablecoins to weaken fiat currencies [1]

Dollar-backed stablecoins are booming even as the USD hits 30-year reserve lows in 2025. Learn how digital currencies could threaten or preserve dollar dominance. https://t.co/obsS0a1ZOE ...

Market Performance - Ethereum (ETH) has increased by 22% in the past month but is down 9% Year-to-Date (YTD) [1] - Ethereum has been rangebound since 2021 [1] Demand Drivers - The rise of stablecoins like $CRCL and $USDT is driving up demand for ETH [1] - Wall Street tokenizing real-world assets is also increasing demand for ETH [1]