Bitcoin Trump’s pro-Bitcoin stance helps secure 12-point lead over Harris, FDU poll finds 8 hours ago 2 min read
Ethereum Ethereum Foundation disburses $8.5M in grants for Q2, backing 98 projects 7 hours ago 2 min read
Stablecoins USDC crosses $16 trillion in volume, driven by Solana’s market share 14 hours ago 2 min read
Regulation UK’s ambitions for crypto hub status falter amid regulatory roadblocks 6 hours ago 2 min read
Politics Trump’s new NFT series ‘America First’ features Bitcoin-linked digital cards 3 days ago 2 min read
DeFi Threshold Network proposes acquisition of BitGo’s WBTC to address centralization worries 1 day ago 2 min read
Web3 Polymarket vs BET: How crypto prediction markets differ in handling betting outcomes 2 days ago 5 min read
AI OpenAI mulls dropping profit restrictions ahead of $100 billion valuation push 3 hours ago 2 min read
Bitcoin Trump’s pro-Bitcoin stance helps secure 12-point lead over Harris, FDU poll finds 8 hours ago 2 min read
Ethereum Uniswap and Across propose new Ethereum token standard to tackle liquidity fragmentation 2 days ago 2 min read
Cardano Cardano Chang hard fork to redefine decentralized governance from Sept. 1 1 day ago 2 min read
Dogecoin Bitcoin climbs almost 5% to $61.5k as market reacts positively to Mt. Gox distributions 2 weeks ago 2 min read
Bitcoin Bitcoin’s hash rate stabilizes at historic highs post-halving, signaling strong miner confidence 54 mins ago
Russia to launch crypto exchanges for global trade in Moscow and St Petersburg News ▸ Exchanges 1 week ago
Russian central bank governor says CBDCs will be part of everyday life by 2031 News ▸ Crypto 4 weeks ago
El Salvador proposes crypto trade with Russia amid sanctions pushback Macro 1 month agoThe proposed use of Bitcoin and crypto aims to address the impact of sanctions and logistical challenges on conventional trade channels.
Russian lawmakers pass bill legalizing Bitcoin mining, crypto payments for international trade Adoption 1 month agoThe bill, which was first introduced a few years ago, is expected to take effect on Sept. 1, pending final approval from the federation.
Putin warns of power shortages from Bitcoin mining, calls for expansion of CBDC Mining 1 month agoRussian president Vladimir Putin's warning come amid the country's plans to regulate the mining sector.
Russia proposes allowing traditional exchanges to handle crypto trading Regulation 2 months agoA government draft response outlines the possibility alongside related issues.
Russia contemplating permanently legalizing stablecoins for cross-border payments Adoption 2 months agoRussia is considering regulating the entire transaction chain, from transferring these assets into the country to accumulating and utilizing them for cross-border payments.
Buterin argues for blockchain as defense against ‘efficiency’ of Authoritarian regimes Culture 2 months agoCountering the efficiency narrative, Buterin and Smith examine blockchain's potential to enhance democratic resilience through secure, anonymous communication and verifiable voting.
Russian official says international CBDC payments will be the norm within 5 years CBDCs 3 months agoAksakov also revealed that Russia could start using the digital ruble for international transactions as soon as the second half of 2025.
Lawmakers urge Biden administration to address ‘rogue nations’ evading sanctions via crypto Regulation 4 months agoThe urgency conveyed in the letter reflects a growing consensus among U.S. leaders that the regulatory framework surrounding cryptocurrencies needs strengthening to address the sophisticated methods rogue nations employ to evade sanctions.
United States OFAC places new sanctions on crypto firms with ties to Russia Legal 5 months agoFirms which are said to have helped Russian entities evade sanctions via crypto have been reported by OFAC.
Bitzlato suspends ‘special balance withdrawals’ while assets still under seizure Legal 8 months agoBitzlato claims partial recovery of funds despite asset seizure and money laundering allegations; nevertheless, withdrawals are still suspended.
EU intensifies clampdown on Russian crypto executives with new sanctions Regulation 8 months agoEU aims to thwart sanction circumvention by barring Russians from crypto company governance.
Russia draws up plans to classify mined crypto as an exportable commodity Mining 9 months agoRussia Deputy Finance Minister revealed a project to allow cryptocurrencies to be exported during a recent talk.
OFAC and CoinList reach $1.2M settlement over Russian sanctions violations Regulation 9 months agoThe crypto exchange company avoided a maximum penalty of $327 million for moving funds in violations of U.S. sanctions.
Binance to halt ruble deposits effective Nov. 15 Exchanges 10 months agoBinance has discontinued ruble deposits amidst ongoing scrutiny over its Russian operations.
US Treasury sanctions Russian national for helping oligarchs evade sanctions with crypto, cash, and real estate Regulation 10 months agoEkaterina Zhdanova was tasked by one oligarch with moving over $100 million in crypto from Russia to the UAE.
WalletConnect restricts service in Russia following OFAC guidance Regulation 10 months agoUS OFAC has employed several strategies as part of efforts to curb crypto use in war and terrorism funding.
Moscow Stock Exchange looking to issue tokenized real estate assets by 2024 RWA 11 months agoThe digital financial assets, or DFAs, are expected to lower the barrier of entry for real estate investments, allowing a broader range of investors to participate in the industry.
Multimillion FTX hack linked to Russian hackers: Elliptic Hacks 11 months agoThe laundering methods employed by the hacker is "disstinct and unsophisticated"
Pushing Russia out of crypto one country at a time: Singapore, Switzerland and Japan will join in sanctions Legal 2 years ago