Russia has confirmed that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum cannot be used for payments, with all domestic transactions required to be in rubles. At the same time, the country allows crypto for cross-border trade and investment, with banks offering related products under strict rules.
AnaisThe US Treasury and IRS have approved new rules allowing crypto exchange-traded products to stake digital assets and share staking rewards with investors. The move gives clear legal guidance for funds holding tokens like Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano to offer regulated on-chain returns.
AnaisBarely 24 hours after announcing to reporters that he will be having a meeting with Chairman Xi in the weeks to come, Trump is now threatening to impose a tariff of up to 155% on Chinese goods if both countries do not reach a mutual agreement during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Seoul.
XingChiHuobi founder Li Lin is making a comeback — not through another crypto exchange, but by building what he hopes will become Ethereum’s institutional gateway. Partnering with some of Asia’s most influential blockchain investors, Li has launched a $1 billion Ethereum trust designed to offer institutional-grade, regulated exposure to ETH.
XingChiEthereum continues to lead blockchain development, gaining more than 16,000 new developers between January and September 2025. Solana’s developer base is expanding rapidly, though some figures may be underestimated due to incomplete reporting.
WeatherlyStripe has launched a new feature allowing US businesses to accept recurring payments in stablecoins like USDC, USDP, and USDG across multiple blockchains. The system uses smart contracts for easier payments, supports over 400 wallets, and lets companies receive fiat settlements while managing subscriptions from their Stripe dashboard.
AnaisDoodles partnered with Froot Loops to release 500 limited-edition NFT-linked cereal boxes, which sold out within hours. The collaboration aimed to make the brand more visible outside Web3 and offered collectors signed boxes and digital collectibles.
WeatherlyUS regulators are investigating over 200 companies for unusual stock trading ahead of crypto-treasury announcements, suspecting possible insider leaks. The SEC and FINRA are checking compliance with disclosure rules, with potential fines and sanctions if violations are found.
AnaisA new South Korean drama "To The Moon", follows three women investing in crypto during the 2017–2018 Bitcoin boom. It highlights the country’s $3.15 billion daily retail crypto market and growing regulatory oversight.
JoySouth Korea’s FSC nominee, Lee Eok-won, sparked controversy by calling cryptocurrencies worthless and warning against pension fund investments. Critics say his stance ignores crypto’s real economic value and risks driving investment and talent abroad.
AnaisZachXBT, a blockchain investigator, successfully recovered stolen DeGods NFT funds, highlighting the challenges and potential in fighting crypto crimes and aiding broader security efforts in the crypto community.
AlexKevin Rose, co-founder of Moonbirds creator Proof, said that his Ethereum wallet was “hacked” after valuable assets were swiped.
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BeincryptoA Twitter user claimed that they purchased a stolen NFT and OpenSea support advised them to sell it on another marketplace.
CointelegraphOthers took aim at criticism of the platform, saying it should not be blamed if it is used inappropriately.
CointelegraphAccording to PeckShield, the Omni platform was hacked and 1,300 ETH ($1.43 million) was stolen. According to reports, hackers exploited the platform's reentrant vulnerability protocol.
CointelegraphThe dev partner of the Solana-based NFT game raised the royalty to 98% from the usual 5%, resulting in the scammer listing the 25 stolen NFTs for sale, which were then bought back and returned.
CointelegraphA malicious link netted a scammer $1.5 million worth of Moonbird NFTs from a Proof Collective member.
CointelegraphThe phishing attack coincided with BAYC's first anniversary, leading many users to believe the link was genuine.
CointelegraphThe phishing attack coincided with the one-year anniversary of BAYC’s launch, leading many users to believe that the link was authentic.
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