US bank regulator opens national bank charters to Bitcoin, crypto firms

A US bank regulator has opened national bank charters to Bitcoin and crypto firms, potentially boosting institutional adoption and market legitimacy. In sports, Ben Shelton of the U.S. faced Jakub Mensik of Czechia in a quarterfinal match at the National Bank Open. The competition occurred on Tuesday at IGA Stadium in Montreal, where Shelton reacted after winning a point. These developments highlight significant shifts in both the financial regulatory landscape and professional tennis competitions.