Armada Daily Repo Summary Archive

2026-05-14

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Regulatory & Enforcement
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed Chair 54-45, pledges sweeping institutional reform
New Fed leadership signals potential policy shifts on rates, balance sheet, and regulatory posture directly affecting both desks' SOFR-linked pricing and crypto oversight.
Sen. Kennedy drops objection, Senate crypto market structure bill advances in committee
A crypto market structure bill clearing committee could establish collateral eligibility, custody standards, and counterparty rules directly affecting Armada's crypto repo desk.
100-plus amendments target stablecoins, DeFi, ethics ahead of Senate Clarity Act markup
Clarity Act amendments on stablecoins and DeFi could redefine collateral treatment and counterparty obligations for Armada's crypto repo desk before the bill is finalized.
Stablecoin yield ban compromise seen leaving community banks exposed to deposit flight
Stablecoin yield restrictions shaping how crypto-native counterparties structure returns may affect collateral substitution behavior relevant to Armada's crypto repo desk.
Traditional Repo & Rates
FT Alphaville: Fed swap lines increasingly function as geopolitical infrastructure
Swap line availability and scope under new Fed leadership affects dollar funding stress, cross-border repo dynamics, and MMF counterparty risk on Armada's traditional desk.
Fed's Collins signals rates on hold 'for some time' amid elevated inflation concerns
Extended rate hold expectations anchor SOFR and Fed RRP levels, directly pricing Armada's traditional repo desk haircuts, borrowing costs, and MMF counterparty demand.
Custody / SOC 2
BitGo Q1 revenue doubles to $3.8B but net loss widens; custody scale increases
BitGo's financial trajectory is a benchmark for institutional crypto custody viability, relevant to Armada's assessment of Fireblocks as primary custody partner and competitive landscape.
Tokenized Collateral
Fidelity International tokenized MMF earns Moody's AAA-mf, enables 24/7 settlement
A AAA-mf-rated tokenized fund from a major institution strengthens the case for tokenized T-Bills as repo collateral on Armada's crypto desk and sets a rating benchmark.
NUVA bridges Figure's $19B tokenized asset book to Ethereum via Animoca-backed platform
Large-scale tokenized asset bridging to Ethereum expands the universe of on-chain collateral potentially eligible for Armada's crypto repo desk and sets interoperability precedents.
DeFi Benchmarks (Aave / Compound)
Aave V4 governance proposes native BTC collateral via Babylon, removing wrapped BTC dependency
Native BTC collateral in a major DeFi protocol resets on-chain LTV benchmarks relevant to Armada's crypto desk BTC repo pricing and custody risk assessment.