🔥 CRYPTO: IF YOU CAN’T JOIN BANKS, BUY ONE
Crypto firms aren’t waiting for permission anymore they’re rewriting the entry strategy.
Instead of spending years applying for banking charters, some crypto companies are exploring buying existing banks to fast-track entry into regulated finance.
Here’s why this move matters
• Instant regulatory access A bank acquisition comes with licenses already in place.
• Built-in deposits Access to customer funds and liquidity from day one.
• Established customer base No need to build trust from scratch.
• Regulatory positioning Operating inside the system instead of fighting it.
After the collapses of crypto-friendly institutions like Silvergate Bank and Signature Bank, the relationship between crypto and traditional banking changed dramatically.
Now the strategy seems clearer:
If you can’t plug into the banking system acquire it.
This could blur the line between DeFi and TradFi faster than most expect.
The real question isn’t if crypto integrates with banking
It’s who controls the bridge.