Crypto is here to stay—and you can take that to the bank. Citibank, perhaps. Most Read from Fast Company On Monday morning, CNBC reported that Citi is looking to launch crypto custody services next year. Biswarup Chatterjee, the global head of partnerships and innovation in the services business at Citi, told CNBC that the company is “hoping that in the next few quarters, we can come to market with a credible custody solution that we can offer to our asset managers and other clients.” While banks have, ...

Key Takeaways: Tether, Kraken, and Circle are leading a surge in crypto IPOs and capital-raising, pulling the industry deeper into mainstream finance. Public listings force crypto firms to embrace governance, compliance, and investor accountability. With over $300 billion in circulation, stablecoins are now crucial to digital payments, particularly in countries struggling with high inflation. 2025 could be a breakout year for crypto initial public offerings (IPOs) following the successful debut of s ...