RT Bitcoin For Corporations (@BitcoinForCorps)A new MSCI rule would drop companies from indexes if digital assets exceed 50% — misclassifying operating businesses as fund-like and breaking neutral index standards.Join the call for MSCI to withdraw the rule:👉 https://t.co/ylANZGMn4r https://t.co/gLd7FGlqce ...

According to CNN, Belarus has tightened its crypto rules as President Lukashenko signed a decree banning individuals from buying or selling digital assets through foreign exchanges or brokers. All crypto trading must now occur on domestically regulated platforms. The policy primarily targets residents of the High Technology Park (HTP), including both individuals and entrepreneurs. Currently, licensed crypto exchanges in Belarus can only be operated by HTP-registered entities.https://t.co/SU7JpcnXKq ...

Mexico’s central bank said it will maintain a “healthy distance” between digital assets and the country’s traditional financial system. https://t.co/bbbmXPu8yg ...

Regulatory Landscape & Market Structure - The Clarity Act is anticipated to unlock institutional adoption of crypto, similar to how the Genius Act facilitated stablecoin adoption [1][5] - Industry expects the Clarity Act and market structure bill to potentially pass into law in Q1 2026 [9] - US banks are now permitted to act as intermediaries for crypto transactions under new regulatory guidance from the OCC [16][17] - Top US bank CEOs are engaging with senators to discuss crypto market structure legislation [19][25] Institutional Adoption & Integration - Major banks and corporations are launching or exploring launching their own stablecoins and integrating them into business operations [3] - Banks are now greenlit to fully engage in tokenized assets and spot crypto services [12] - Big banks have been preparing for increased involvement in the digital asset space, with activities expected to accelerate in 2026 [15][16] - Banks like JP Morgan, BNY, and City have been quietly active in the digital asset space [13] Strategic Positioning & Partnerships - Bank of America has recommended clients allocate up to 4% of their portfolio to Bitcoin and crypto [29] - PNC Bank has partnered with Coinbase to offer direct Bitcoin trading for clients [29] - City is collaborating with Coinbase to build the future of payments and integrate digital assets [31] - Ripple and XRP are positioned to benefit from increased clarity and institutional adoption in the crypto space [20][26]

RT Reece Merrick (@reece_merrick)This morning, I spoke with @CNBC's @dan_murphy about Ripple's latest regional milestone: full regulatory approval for our USD stablecoin, RLUSD, to be used by licensed entities in Abu Dhabi's @ADGlobalMarket .We also unpacked Ripple’s (numerous) recent acquisitions and how we’re planning to scale our stablecoin globally.For me, the bottom line is that regulation and transparency create trust, and trust is paramount for institutions to jump into the digital assets space.This ...

🔥Most Influential: @BoHinesPresident Donald Trump tapped a former college football player to run offense on his digital assets agenda.https://t.co/mszLOZULxf ...

At the @BlockchainAssn policy summit, @USOCC chief Jonathan Gould warned that restricting national trust banks from digital assets would stifle innovation: https://t.co/d3mkahpDuY ...

RT Caroline D. Pham (@CarolineDPham)I’m launching a digital assets pilot program for BTC, ETH and USDC that will protect Americans under U.S. rules when you use @CFTC brokers to keep your crypto safe. Our new guidance will enable tokenized markets, and we’re cutting red tape that is outdated. Onwards! https://t.co/EsL02VU53e ...

Core Insights - DXC Technology and Aptys Solutions have formed a strategic partnership aimed at modernizing payments and simplifying connections for financial institutions [1][2] - The collaboration will enhance efficiency, reduce operational risk, and improve customer experiences for financial institutions [1] Partnership Details - Aptys Solutions offers a unified payments platform that includes ACH, wire, instant payments, image exchange, and digital channels, along with fraud controls and funds management tools [2] - DXC will integrate Aptys' payments capabilities with its banking transformation portfolio, allowing financial institutions to streamline payment processing and improve system interoperability [2] Market Impact - The partnership aims to democratize access to advanced banking innovations for financial institutions of all sizes, particularly benefiting community banks and credit unions that typically lack access to cutting-edge capabilities [3] - Financial institutions will gain access to DXC's modernization stack, which includes embedded finance, digital assets, and AI-driven services through Aptys' platform [3] Strategic Approach - The partnership focuses on a phased approach to modernization, combining Aptys' modern payments infrastructure with DXC's expertise in core banking [4] - The collaboration will enable direct bank-to-bank processing, allowing institutions to capture more value from their payments infrastructure and reduce reliance on intermediary fintech services [4] Future Developments - The initial phase will concentrate on core payments API transactions, with plans to expand into digital wallets, custody, and wealth management services in future phases [5] - The partnership is designed to provide the scale and reliability needed for financial institutions to modernize confidently while maintaining trust in payment relationships [5]

RT Sarah Wynn (@ForTheWynn_)In her latest move to update financial markets, @CarolineDPham debuted a "digital assets pilot program" allowing certain cryptocurrencies to be used as collateral in derivatives markets. Read more here: https://t.co/vUYtFAGS9H ...