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Russia introduces new legal framework for cryptocurrency trading

Russia has taken a major step toward regulating the digital asset sector after President Vladimir Putin signed legislation establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrency trading. The new law officially recognizes cryptocurrencies as a form of property and introduces comprehensive rules governing their......

US Senate moves closer to a key vote on the CLARITY Act for cryptocurrency regulation

The US Senate is preparing for a potentially decisive vote on the CLARITY Act, a major legislative proposal aimed at establishing clearer rules for the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry. The legislation is expected to face a vote next week, placing the future of US crypto regulation at the center......

US freezes over $130 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran

The United States has announced the freezing of more than $130 million in cryptocurrency assets that authorities allege are linked to Iranian financial networks, marking another step in Washington's efforts to strengthen economic pressure on Tehran. According to the US Department of the Treasury,......

Poland moves to revive crypto assets law despite presidential veto

Poland is moving closer to aligning its cryptocurrency regulations with the European Union's new legal framework after a parliamentary committee voted to advance legislation that had previously been blocked by a presidential veto. The Finance Committee of the Polish Parliament recently backed efforts......

Carrefour expands Crypto access in France with Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana gift cards

French retail giant Carrefour is expanding access to digital assets by introducing cryptocurrency gift cards in its stores across France, allowing customers to purchase exposure to major cryptoassets while shopping for everyday products. The initiative is led by Cryptonow, a company specializing in......

Visa, Mastercard and Coinbase back new US dollar stablecoin initiative

A coalition of leading financial and technology companies, including Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase, and more than 140 other partners, has announced the launch of a new US dollar-backed stablecoin designed to expand the use of digital assets in global commerce and cross-border payments. The new stablecoin,......

Citi cuts Bitcoin and ether price targets as ETF outflows weigh on crypto outlook

Citigroup has sharply lowered its 12-month price forecasts for Bitcoin and Ether, citing weakening investor demand, persistent outflows from cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and continued delays in U.S. digital asset legislation. In a research note published Tuesday, the bank reduced its......

Buterin defends Ethereum Foundation neutrality amid token price criticism

Ethereum co founder Vitalik Buterin pushed back against growing criticism directed at the Ethereum Foundation on May 24, defending the organization’s commitment to neutrality, censorship resistance and long term protocol development rather than short term market support for the ETH token. His remarks......

Binance suspends ethereum transfers for scheduled wallet maintenance

Binance will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals on the Ethereum network on 21 May 2026 as part of a scheduled wallet maintenance operation. The pause is intended to ensure system stability during internal updates to infrastructure handling Ethereum-based transactions. The suspension will begin......