State-Controlled Crypto Access Coming to Russia
Russia is set to launch a legal cryptocurrency on-ramp in December, with a state-owned bank holding the keys. New rules will govern custody, limits, and compliance. The development is significant for…
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European Post-Trade Firm Expands Crypto Custody
Clearstream, a Deutsche Börse subsidiary, has broadened its cryptocurrency custody services. The Luxembourg-based firm added several new digital assets to its offering. This move comes as part of its…
New Hampshire to Explore $100M Bitcoin Bonds
New Hampshire lawmakers will hold a hearing on a proposal to issue $100 million in bonds backed by Bitcoin. The plan is part of a bill signed into law by Governor Chris Sununu in May 2024, which will…
XRP Surges Past Bitcoin on South Korea's Largest Crypto Exchange
XRP has taken the top spot on Upbit, South Korea's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, with a 24-hour trading volume of $52.33M. This surpasses Bitcoin's $42.14M and Ethereum's $24.30M on the same…
Cardano’s ADA Slides as Whales Stay Silent and Futures Interest Drops
The cryptocurrency Cardano (ADA) fell to around $0.18 on Friday, marking a 2.5% decline for the third day in a row. In the past 24 hours the token lost roughly 3.5% of its value, while open interest…
Coinbase Secures Major UK License for Investment Products
Coinbase, a leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has expanded its services in the UK with a major license, announced today. The license allows the company to offer traditional investment…
$470 Billion Bitcoin Threat from Quantum Computing
A significant portion of Bitcoin's total supply is potentially vulnerable to a new threat: advancing quantum computing. Approximately 7 million Bitcoins are stored in addresses with exposed public…
Europe's Crypto Lead Threatened by Fragmented Regulation
The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework was introduced to regulate the crypto industry, giving the EU a head start. Binance's CEO recently warned that inconsistent…
Bitcoin Surges to 17-Year High in Transaction Activity
Bitcoin has seen its highest daily transaction rate in 17 years, averaging 673,822 transactions per day. This significant increase is a notable milestone for the cryptocurrency. The surge has been…
Memecoin BONK Treasury Drained Following Governance Attack
A sophisticated malicious actor successfully drained $20 million from the BONK memecoin treasury on July 7. The attacker spent $4 million to acquire a dominant share of the project's governance…
Euro Stablecoins Surge 128% Ahead of EU Deadline
The market capitalization of euro stablecoins compliant with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation jumped 128% to $673.9 million before the deadline. This growth occurred in the year leading…
Decentralization Tug-of-War Heats Up as L1 Adoption Grows
Layer-1 blockchains are facing a tough challenge as they strive to balance decentralization with growing user demand for faster and more efficient transactions. This pressure is mounting as more…