Russian Ministry of Finance and Central Bank to Launch Elite-Only Crypto Exchange

A bold crypto revolution is underway as Russia launches a regulated crypto exchange for elite investors, dragging digital assets into legality, led by the Finance Ministry and the central bank. Russian Central... Read more »

Crypto firms launch Wall Street-style funds: Finance Redefined

Cryptocurrency firms and centralized exchanges are launching more traditional investment offerings, bridging the divide between traditional financial and digital assets. With investors seeking more flexible product offerings under one platform, the “line... Read more »

Bitcoin crowdfunding platform Geyser launches social-gated launchpad for Bitcoin projects

Bitcoin-native crowdfunding platform Geyser introduced a Bitcoin Launchpad, a new mechanism designed to gate campaign access through community engagement thresholds rather than immediate fundraising. The update was announced on April 25 via... Read more »

Arkansas city rejects crypto mining proposal after community pushback

The planning commission of Vilonia, Arkansas, unanimously rejected a proposal to establish a cryptocurrency mining facility within the city limits, following strong opposition from residents. According to local reports, the decision came... Read more »

Russia May Expand Bitcoin Mining Restrictions to Additional Regions

Three more regions in Russia have applied to join others in limiting bitcoin mining activities due to the high energy consumption of these operations. The Ministry of Finance stated that it is... Read more »

Italian town to unveil locally financed Satoshi Nakamoto monument

The Italian municipality of Fornelli in the Molise region of Italy will be dedicating a monument to pseudonymous Bitcoin (BTC) creator Satoshi Nakamoto. In an April 23 Facebook post from the municipality,... Read more »

Over 15 Crypto Firms Seek Bank Licenses Amid Regulatory Softening

More than 15 crypto firms are storming the gates for banking licenses as U.S. regulators ease restrictions, opening direct access to federal payment systems and legitimacy. Banking Regulators Ease Rules, Trigger Rush... Read more »

Ondo meets with SEC Crypto Task Force to discuss tokenizing US securities

Ondo Finance and legal counsel from Davis Polk & Wardwell met with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force on April 24 to discuss regulatory pathways for tokenized versions of... Read more »

CME Group plans to debut XRP futures on May 19

Key Takeaways CME Group plans to debut XRP futures on May 19, pending regulatory review. The futures will be cash-settled and expand CME’s crypto product offerings alongside Bitcoin and Ether futures. Share... Read more »

Serbia’s Prince Filip says Bitcoin is being stifled, expects huge rally

Bitcoin’s price trajectory may be suppressed ahead of its upcoming “omega candle” rally, according to Prince Filip Karađorđević, the hereditary prince of Serbia and Yugoslavia. In an April 24 interview with Simply... Read more »
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