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Citigroup CEO Confirms Exploring Citi Stablecoin

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Citigroup is all set launch Citi stablecoin to enchance tokenized finance, confirmed Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser. Frazer revealed that the group is actively evaluating the project and developing a plan to enter the digital assets sector. “We are looking at the issuance of a Citi stablecoin,” said Fraser during Citigroup’s Q2 2025 earnings call on Tuesday. He also emphasized the importance of tokenized deposits to leverage blockchain technology and improve the infrastructure of global payment systems. Also Read: Apple Signs $500 Million Rare Earth Magnet Deal With MP Materials Citigroup To Launch Citi Stablecoin and Crypto Custody Reserve Management Next Source: CryptoSlate The Citigroup CEO did not mention the timeline for when Citi’s stablecoin could be launched. He only mentioned that the firm is evaluating the project for tokenized deposits. The goal is to adapt digital assets and align with the growing trend of anchoring blockchain technology for financial growth. Apart f...

Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan Will Get Involved in Crypto Stablecoins

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says that the bank will get involved in the stablecoin industry, saying the crypto and fintech industry is getting too big to ignore. While Dimon says he doesn’t get the appeal of stablecoins, he added that the bank also can’t afford to stay on the sidelines. “We’re going to be involved in both JPMorgan deposit coin and stablecoins to understand it, to be good at it,” Dimon said during Tuesday’s earnings call. JUST IN: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says the company will get involved in crypto stablecoins. pic.twitter.com/ePIYy178m9 — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) July 15, 2025 Jamie Dimon Confirms JPMorgan’s Venture into Crypto, Stablecoins Last month, JPMorgan Chase filed a trademark for its own JPMD stablecoin . Over the past year, the firm has begun changing its tune on cryptocurrency, offering its bank clients access to purchasing Bitcoin. CEO Dimon has been publicly against the crypto industry for a long time, in tur...

Shariah-compliant fintech will empower Muslim communities | Opinion

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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. For years, the crypto industry has reminded many of the Wild West. Little to no regulation, elaborate scams, and flocks of neophytes interested in taking part in the financial (r)evolution — it is indeed sometimes like a reimagined Clint Eastwood’s movie in a modern fintech setting.  Yet, crypto’s emergence has also exposed many malfunctions in the traditional financial system. Approximately 1.7 billion people have no access to conventional financial institutions, and 50 percent of that unbanked population is Muslim: mainly due to limited financial education, the lack of trust in financial institutions, and restricted access to financial services.  A wave of Islamic fintech companies are entwining ethics with cutting-edge tech to address these issues and empower global Muslim communities .  You might also l...

Top 7 cybersecurity jobs in high demand

Discover the top seven cybersecurity jobs in high demand: from security analyst to information security manager and more. In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become a critical aspect of almost every business. Cyber threats are increasing daily, and businesses must take proactive measures to protect their networks and data. As a result, the demand for cybersecurity professionals has skyrocketed. Little Friday humour #meme # cyber security @hackurityio pic.twitter.com/MArEpCh03k — Harold De Vries (@devries_harold) February 17, 2023 In this article, we will discuss the top seven cybersecurity jobs that are in high demand. Cybersecurity analyst A cybersecurity analyst is responsible for identifying and mitigating cyber threats to an organization’s network and data. They examine system logs and network traffic to find and fix security holes. Additionally, they create and implement security policies and processes to defend the company against future cyberattacks. Cybersecurity...