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Russian government prepares for pre-launch testing of the digital ruble
Russian authorities are gearing up to soon put the digital ruble in test mode, announced the head of the executive power in Moscow. The news coincides with preparations to adopt a law, which, while legalizing cryptocurrencies, will also subject operations with them to strict control by the state. Russian government to begin testing the digital […]
Wed, Feb 25
Kalshi exposes a politician and Mr. Beast editor for insider trading
Kalshi announced two cases of insider trading where the investigation led to account bans and financial sanctions.
Wed, Feb 25
Nation-state hackers from Russia, Iran, North Korea, and China are using AI for basic tasks only
Tech companies and government officials keep warning about artificial intelligence becoming a dangerous weapon for foreign enemies, but new evidence tells a different story. Recent reports show that state-sponsored groups are using the same publicly available tools as regular internet users, and often struggling just as much. OpenAI recently shared details about how government-linked groups […]
Wed, Feb 25
Hong Kong to introduce mandatory licensing for crypto dealers and custodians
The Hong Kong government’s 2026-27 Budget includes provisions for what authorities refer to as “new quality productive forces,” covering changes to tax laws and licensing requirements for individuals and institutions dealing with digital assets. Hong Kong’s government has adjusted its digital asset laws in order to ensure the protection of investors and the inflow of […]
Wed, Feb 25
Aave DAO faces public power struggle over $51M funding proposal
The Aave DAO is witnessing a power tussle play out publicly as the Aave Chain Initiative (ACI) published a detailed attack today, February 25, questioning Aave Labs’ spending and accountability. A few hours later, Aave Labs replied with its defense, tabling almost a decade of contributions to the success of the protocol. The clash arises […]
Wed, Feb 25
ZachXBT warns of potential privileged information leaks ahead of insider trading report
ZachXBT claimed some of the information around his investigation may have leaked. Now, there are worries that Polymarket insiders will sway the market,or have outsized gains once the prediction pairs resolve.
Wed, Feb 25
Coinbase warns UK of stablecoin limits pushing innovation and activity abroad
Coinbase says UK stablecoin limits could put $1.35 billion of its business at risk.
Wed, Feb 25
Stripe touts stablecoin role for strong 2025 year in payments business
Stripe considers 2025 to be the year of 'stablecoin summer', where the supply and payment volume of stablecoins increased, alongside their influence in fintech and B2B payments.
Wed, Feb 25
Russia's new crypto bill advances with fresh exchange and transaction oversight, trader tests
Financial regulators in Russia have prepared a bill designed to regulate the country’s cryptocurrency market in the coming months. The legislation introduces restrictions for cryptocurrency exchanges, expands and sets new limits on investor access to digital assets, and gives the government access to transactions and holdings data. Moscow to regulate crypto market the Russian way […]
Wed, Feb 25
BTC accumulation declines in February after strong start to the year
BTC accumulation slowed down in February, as both whales and retail were reluctant to buy the dip.
Wed, Feb 25
Binance faces scrutiny over Iranian trades as crypto laundering reaches $82B
Senator Richard Blumenthal opened a Senate inquiry after reports showed Binance allowed about $1.7 billion in crypto tied to Iran and Russia.
Wed, Feb 25
It’s Nvidia Day. Watch the largest company on earth report earnings after the bell
Dow futures are up 27 points, S&P 500 futures are higher by 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures are up 0.3% ahead of Nvidia’s earnings, after the S&P closed up nearly 0.8%, the Nasdaq gained about 1%, and the Dow added 370 points on Tuesday. Asia rallied overnight, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumping 1.4% to a […]
Wed, Feb 25
Hackers spread crypto stealing malware through Facebook ads
Hackers are targeting crypto users through launching aggressive Windows 11 update ads on Facebook.
Wed, Feb 25
Will ESMA’s crackdown end leveraged crypto trading in the EU?
ESMA now requires all leveraged crypto products to follow EU rules on risk and leverage.
Wed, Feb 25
Vitalik and Ethereum Foundation go all-out on permissionless DeFi
Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation (EF) have reaffirmed their commitment to permissionless DeFi as a foundational pillar of the Ethereum network. Earlier today, Buterin discussed how the Ethereum Foundation approaches DeFi and what the foundation prioritizes in supporting and advancing finance. As far as Vitalik Buterin is concerned, DeFi is a core part of […]
Wed, Feb 25
Why is PayPal surging today?
PayPal jumped nearly 7% on Tuesday after Bloomberg reported that Stripe is weighing a possible acquisition of the payments company. The report cited people familiar with the matter and said talks are still in early stages. Stripe is considering buying all of PayPal or only certain parts of the business. The market reacted fast with […]
Tue, Feb 24
Meta plans to launch its stablecoin by second half of 2026
Meta Platforms is reportedly getting ready to bring dollar-backed tokens to over 3 billion users by working with an outside company. The move comes four years after the tech giant’s Libra project fell apart when regulators stepped in. Meta sent out requests to other firms for help setting up payments that use stablecoins and building […]
Tue, Feb 24
Cipher unveils its Q4 and full-year 2025 results, with revenue falling below analyst expectations
Cipher, a company formerly known as Cipher Mining, has released its Q4 and full-year 2025 results, reporting $60 million in revenue, below what analysts expected, with an adjusted net loss of $55 million. It attributed those figures to heavy transition costs as the company shifts away from its core business operations — Bitcoin mining. Those […]
Tue, Feb 24
Anthropic releases new Claude AI plugins for Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Gmail, and other business tools
Anthropic announced new features for its Claude AI assistant this week that let it work inside popular business programs and handle specialized tasks across different industries, the latest expansion that has kept investors on edge about the future of workplace software. The San Francisco company revealed the updates during an online event on Tuesday, building […]
Tue, Feb 24
Empery Digital stock sinks as bitcoin treasury losses hit 46%
Empery Digital is currently trading at monumental lows after losses on its Bitcoin treasury reached 46%. The stock was down as much as 10% over the five-day chart as its board-level conflict plays out in the public eye. Many institutional adopters of digital assets are currently recording unrealized losses due to Bitcoin’s decline to nearly […]
Tue, Feb 24
