cryptocurrency
Sberbank's $46B Crypto Volume Signals Russia's State-Banking Pivot to Digital Assets
Russia's Sberbank has recorded $46 billion in crypto trading and is planning Ethereum and USDT-backed loans, pending regulatory sign-off.…
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Sberbank Eyes $46.4B Crypto Volume as Russia Moves to Regulate Digital Assets
Russia's Sberbank projects $46.4B in crypto trading volume in year one of its digital asset buildout, signaling the country's accelerating push into regulated crypto markets.…
regulation
EU's Digital Services Act Drags ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox Into Its Regulatory Net
The EU has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under the DSA, triggering stricter compliance burdens and scrutiny.…
regulation
Bybit EU Steps In as MEXC Exits the Netherlands Under MiCAR Pressure
MEXC has exited the Dutch market under European regulatory pressure, naming MiCAR-licensed Bybit EU as its recommended replacement for Netherlands-based users.…
exchange
Kalshi Bans George Santos for Life After He Traded on His Own SOTU Attendance
Kalshi has permanently banned former congressman George Santos after finding he placed large trades on his own State of the Union attendance, then made false statements to move prices, netting nearly $18,000.…
regulation
Ireland's Tax-Advantaged Accounts Lock Out Crypto as "Higher-Risk"
Ireland is rolling out new tax-advantaged investment accounts covering stocks, bonds, and ETFs — but crypto and derivatives are explicitly barred as higher-risk products.…
ai-crypto
Visa, Mastercard, and Fiserv Unite to Write the Rules of AI-Driven Payments
Three of the world's dominant payment giants have joined the Agentic Payments Alliance, signaling a coordinated push to define how AI handles global transactions.…
bitcoin
North Korean Hackers Route $30M in Bitcoin Through Hyperliquid
On-chain data reveals North Korean state-linked hackers moved $30 million in bitcoin through decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, raising fresh regulatory alarm.…
defi
Cronos Chain Halted and Rolled Back After Crypto.com-Backed Tectonic Near-Drain
Tectonic, a DeFi lending protocol actively promoted by Crypto.com, nearly drained tens of millions from the Cronos blockchain, forcing a halt and chain rollback.…
usdc
Circle Burns 107M USDC in Strategic Supply Move as Institutional Flows Mature
Circle's USDC Treasury executed a 107M USDC burn to manage token supply, reflecting shifting capital flows and deepening institutional engagement in tokenized finance.…
defi
Hyperliquid Eyes US Market Through Kraken's Regulated Bitnomial Gateway
Hyperliquid is in talks with Kraken parent Payward to route crypto perpetual futures through regulated US exchange Bitnomial, marking a pivotal onshore push.…
blockchain
Ontology Freezes Its Mainnet as Validators Probe a Security Threat
Ontology halted all mainnet block production early Monday after detecting a potential security concern, leaving transactions and bridge transfers in limbo.…