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MetaMask and Exodus are repositioning as crypto neobanks
Wallet providers are no longer just storage tools; they are expanding into cards, payments, and broader financial services. Fortune reports that MetaMask is being described by insiders as a neobank, while Exodus is also moving toward a more bank-like role through Visa-enabled card services.
Wallets may become the primary gateway to financial services
Industry observers say non-custodial wallets are well positioned to connect users to onchain financial products across ecosystems. The idea is that wallets could evolve into a primary access point for payments, savings, and crypto-native financial instruments.
Deutsche Bank highlights stablecoins as a major force in digital money
Deutsche Bank’s new whitepaper says stablecoins are among the fastest-growing forms of digital money and are reshaping the financial system toward real-time, always-on infrastructure. The bank frames them as a key part of the broader shift to programmable money.
Tokenized deposits are gaining traction in bank infrastructure
The Deutsche Bank study says tokenized deposits are increasingly used for programmable bank money in payments, treasury operations, and wholesale settlement. For now, they are most commonly used to move liquidity across accounts within the same institution, but they are seen as an important building block for future financial rails.
CBDC testing continues across cross-border settlement networks
The whitepaper also points to central bank digital currencies as a growing digital-money category. Singapore is cited as actively partnering with central banks such as France and Switzerland to test wholesale CBDC trading and settlement across borders.
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee advanced a version of the Clarity Act
The Senate Banking Committee passed a version of the Clarity Act, a move seen as a win for the crypto lobby in Washington. The legislation is viewed as having a strong chance of further progress this year, with Polymarket bettors assigning it a 70% chance of passing.
OKX is reevaluating its Consensus participation
OKX said it is reconsidering its involvement in Consensus after the event’s official party drew criticism for featuring lap dancers, pole dancers, and lingerie-clad servers. The reaction highlights how crypto conferences are facing increased scrutiny over event culture and brand safety.
JPMorgan says Bitcoin continues to outperform Ethereum and altcoins
JPMorgan analysts noted that Bitcoin has outperformed Ethereum and broader altcoins since 2023. They warned the trend could continue unless Ethereum and other networks show meaningful improvement in activity and DeFi usage.
Bitcoin slipped below $77,000 amid macro uncertainty
Bitcoin prices fell below $77,000 for the first time since May 1 after weaker macro signals tied to oil prices and geopolitical tensions involving Iran. The move reflects how crypto markets remain sensitive to global risk events and commodity shocks.
Crypto policy momentum is intensifying in Washington
The latest regulatory developments suggest crypto lobby groups may be gaining influence over U.S. banking policy. With the Clarity Act moving forward and market participants pricing in further passage, the industry’s legislative environment appears to be shifting in its favor.
Digital-money infrastructure is moving toward 24/7 real-time settlement
Deutsche Bank says the financial system is transitioning toward an always-on, real-time market infrastructure driven by digital money. Stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and CBDCs are all part of this broader shift toward faster, more programmable financial rails.
Banks and fintechs are converging around programmable money
The newest developments show a growing overlap between traditional banking, fintech, and crypto infrastructure. Wallets, deposit tokens, and CBDCs are all becoming part of the same competitive landscape as firms race to build the next generation of payments and settlement systems.