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In a global first, UAE-based Islamic bank ruya launches Shari’ah-compliant cryptocurrency investment services, enabling customers to buy and sell Bitcoin and other virtual assets through its mobile app.

Germany's two large banks, Commerzbank and DZ Bank, are launching Bitcoin and crypto trading services amid growing demand.

The international banking group has been granted a licence by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, allowing it to custody its clients' digital assets.

Switzerland's fourth largest bank, Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), has launched Bitcoin and crypto trading and custody services amid the country's open regulatory environment.

Brazil's largest bank Itaú Unibanco opened Bitcoin and crypto trading to customers through its Ion investment app, a major milestone for adoption.

Silvergate clients flee as stock price plummets and regulatory questions mount across the industry. Options for crypto banking partners are dwindling.

Xapo is partnering with Lightspark to allow its customers to send bitcoin near-instantaneously to any vendor who accepts BTC over Lightning.

Users cannot transfer funds off the platform due to the bank not supporting custodial wallets, but there are lower fees for bitcoin than other digital assets.

Savings account interest rates are not reflecting the changes in interest rates. Bitcoin is a hassle-free way to save and take custody of your assets.

President Tokayev said Kazakhstan will give full legal recognition to digital assets if demand persists while they continue testing security concerns.