Russia is turbocharging its push to legalize cryptocurrency in foreign trade, signaling a massive shift in global finance as it aims to outmaneuver sanctions, enhance cross-border payment systems, and unlock a new era of decentralized commerce. Russia Backs Crypto for Foreign Trade Amid Sanctions Pressure Russia is advancing efforts to integrate cryptocurrency into its foreign…Read More

A stablecoin is now live in Kyrgyzstan, which confirmed plans to launch a CBDC and explore a national crypto reserve after meeting with strategic adviser Changpeng Zhao. Kyrgyzstan has rolled out a new stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Kyrgyzstani som, while confirming plans to issue a central bank digital currency and explore a digital asset…Read More

Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road to form Ripple Prime propels XRP and RLUSD to the forefront of institutional finance, merging blockchain infrastructure with global markets and unlocking seamless access to digital assets, derivatives, and cross-asset liquidity. Ripple Prime Redefines Institutional Finance Through Blockchain Integration The race to modernize institutional finance through blockchain technology is accelerating…Read More

Bitcoin and ethereum are emerging as top paths to financial freedom, with Robert Kiyosaki warning that fear of missing out (FOMO) is real for those clinging to outdated systems instead of embracing scarce, soaring digital assets now. Robert Kiyosaki Urges Shift to Bitcoin and Ether Amid Economic Transformation Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book…Read More

XRP’s explosive growth in regulated derivatives markets is igniting a powerful wave of institutional momentum, as record futures and options volumes at CME Group highlight accelerating demand, deepening liquidity, and expanding confidence across compliant crypto trading venues. XRP Futures Boom Spurs Institutional Confidence in Regulated Crypto Markets XRP’s growing traction in regulated markets is signaling…Read More

Coinbase’s x402 protocol is turning the forgotten HTTP “Payment Required” code into a real-world micropayments engine—and now Coingecko has rolled out a full-blown category for the growing swarm of tokens built around it. What Is x402? x402 is an open-source, HTTP-native payment protocol developed by Coinbase that revives the long-unused HTTP 402 status code. In…Read More

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, competition in the Bitcoin mining industry is intensifying, with smaller miners gaining ground on their larger rivals in realized hashrate. Meanwhile, Ferrari is deepening…Read More

Bitcoin’s market cycles may stretch longer as ISM manufacturing data remains weak, hinting at extended macro headwinds and slower business recovery. The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has historically aligned with major peaks in Bitcoin’s market cycles — a pattern that, if repeated, could imply a longer-than-usual cycle this time…Read More

Smaller Bitcoin miners surge in hashrate and debt as competition intensifies post-halving, reshaping the industry’s balance of power. The Bitcoin mining industry is becoming increasingly competitive, with so-called tier-2 operators closing the gap on established leaders in realized hashrate — a sign of a more level playing field following the 2024 halving.According to The Miner…Read More

Ledger’s new multisig app earns praise for tech upgrades but sparks backlash over added transaction fees. Crypto hardware wallet provider Ledger recently announced a new multisig interface that has been broadly welcomed as a technical improvement but criticized for introducing a new fee structure that some users have called a cash grab.The Ledger Multisig application…Read More