Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
Russia's parliament has passed landmark legislation establishing rules for crypto trading, investment, and cross-border use, effective from September 2026, while maintaining a strict ban on domestic payments
Russia’s State Duma is scheduled to conduct second and third readings on comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation this week, establishing a formal framework that treats digital assets as property while enabling their use in cross-border trade
Payments giants face major consolidation as Stripe teams with Advent International on a $60.50 per share offer for PayPal, backed by substantial financing and tied to stablecoin growth
JCB, Japan’s leading card network, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Circle to test USDC stablecoin applications. The effort starts with internal treasury transfers and extends to retail payments at stores serving international visitors
The European Union is set to review its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation in 2027, focusing on foreign stablecoin issuers and emerging tokenization developments following recent US legislation
Paradigm has closed a $1.2 billion venture fund targeting AI and robotics companies while maintaining its focus on crypto investments
EDX Markets, an institutional cryptocurrency trading platform, closed a $76 million Series C round with SBI Holdings as the sole investor. The capital supports expansion of trading infrastructure, new product development, and global operations as the firm advances its regulatory initiatives
European officials warn that agentic AI systems could amplify market volatility and outpace traditional regulation, calling for new safeguards amid rapid technological change
The Bank for International Settlements has raised concerns over the expanding stablecoin sector, citing risks to monetary control and financial structure in its latest Annual Economic Report
South Korea’s leading digital bank has signed an agreement with the Solana Foundation to test blockchain-powered cross-border payments, marking the first such tie-up for a Korean internet-only bank as it expands its services ahead of its parent company’s planned US IPO
