DIGITAL ASSETS

Juan Pablo Ortega CEO and Co-Founder Yuno

Revolut introduced its stablecoin rate of 1:1 for users shortly after the bank was awarded its Markets in Crypto Assets( MiCA) authorisation, allowing it to trade in Europe.

Banks are responding to the wave in crypto by adapting business models and embracing the use of blockchain.

In late 2025 SoFi announced it launched its own crypto, meaning it offered itself as the first US bank to offer customers the ability to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies alongside traditional banking services.

Popular high street bank Lloyds made similar headlines by using a public blockchain to complete the first purchase of a Tokenised Gilt.

Payments giant Visa has taken a serious step towards blockchain technology as it was recently named Super Validator for the Canton Network. The role, reserved for“ highly trusted” institutions, will support clients wishing to explore the use of a blockchain with built-in privacy.

Ultimately, the push and popularity of crypto has steadily become part of mainstream finance. Fintech giants have even called for collaboration to expand the conversation about crypto.

Source: Taurex

Source: Security. org 2026 Annual Report

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