Banks Ignored Bitcoin. Now They’re Fighting for It

Once dismissive of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as risky or illegitimate, traditional banks are now rushing into the digital asset space. 

From skeptics in 2017 to active participants in 2026, this dramatic shift highlights how crypto is redefining global finance, says analyst VinCoop.

Well, Neobanks are feeling the squeeze as users treat them as mere salary transit points, swiftly moving funds to crypto exchanges to buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other assets. 

This outflow has hit liquidity, lowered average balances, and eroded customer retention, forcing the sector to adapt fast, just as Bitcoin’s Lightning Network surpasses $1B in monthly volume.

Specifically, financial giants…