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.
AnaisInvestors pulled money from funds for eight consecutive days; anxiety in global markets spread to digital assets.
JinseFinanceUS Bitcoin ETFs witness unprecedented outflows, led by BlackRock's IBIT with $36.6M. GBTC and FBTC see significant outflows. Despite Bitcoin's 10.7% weekly decline, ETFs operate smoothly. Traditional assets like gold also experience outflows.
EdmundUnderstanding these spillovers in volatility is crucial for investors, risk managers, and policymakers.
BitcoinworldA federal bankruptcy court judge heard hours of testimony on Voyager Digital’s proposed asset sale to Binance.US during a hearing that at one point turned into a shouting match.
TheBlockThe financial regulator reportedly unintentionally included 650 names and email addresses in communications with blockchain firm Green as part of an investigation.
OthersBetween a “reported” $12 billion asset loss in under 2 months (by Forbes) and a planned hiring (15%-30%) this year based on CZ, is it just FUD, or is there more to it than meets the eye?
CatherineHackers got access to CoinTracker users’ email addresses and mobile numbers.
BeincryptoNeed help navigating Etherscan? In today’s feature, you will learn the transactions’ ins and outs, and Etherscan links will be provided for your hands-on practice.
NellJune saw the worst monthly performance for Bitcoin since 2011, but several metrics indicate that its underlying support base continues to grow stronger.
CointelegraphOn-chain data shows Bitcoin miners have continued their selling as outflows from their wallets have once again spiked up. More ...
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