Russia's Largest Private Bank Plans Major Crypto Push
Russia's largest private bank, Alfa Bank, is positioning itself to become a regulated digital asset custodian once the country's new crypto legislation takes effect. The bank also plans to la
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Trump family's crypto firm looks to sell its payments business
@worldlibertyfi's payments arm, AI Financial, is in talks to offload its core business to Tokyo-based blockchain firm Perpetuals.com for up to $15 million, according to the Wall Street Journa
The app that runs South Korea's money is testing a won stablecoin
South Korea's dominant fintech platform eyes on-chain settlement Toss (@toss__official), the financial super-app operated by Viva Republica, has signed a memorandum of understanding with @Opt
India Central Bank is Backing Nationwide Crypto Ban
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is once again pressing for a sweeping ban on digital assets, according to internal government documents reviewed by Reuters. The central bank is continuing to
Paradigm Raises $1.2B for AI and Robotics Fund
Paradigm, the crypto-focused venture firm, has raised $1.2 billion for its fourth fund, expanding its investment mandate beyond digital assets to include artificial intelligence and robotics
France's new crypto tax-reporting rules just drew their first court challenge
Bitcoin exchange @BULLBITCOIN_ has launched a legal challenge against France's implementation of DAC8, the European Union's crypto tax-reporting directive, petitioning the Conseil d'État, Fra
Senator Lummis Issues Urgent Warning Over Final Legislative Window For Clarity Act
Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) is pressing hard for Congress to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, widely known as the CLARITY Act, before lawmakers break for the August recess.
CFTC chair says crypto's market-structure bill is "so close"
Selig Pushes Senate With Weeks Left on the Clock CFTC Chairman Michael Selig (@ChairmanSelig) is stepping up pressure on the Senate to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before lawmake
Cuomo Urges Congress to Pass CLARITY Act: ‘Just Tell Me the Rules’
Former New York governor and ICE-OKX joint venture co-chair, Andrew Cuomo is calling on U.S. lawmakers to move quickly on the CLARITY Act. He says the crypto industry is not looking for speci
BSTR Deal Collapses After $1.5B Financing Fails; American Bitcoin Adds 500 BTC
BSTR's backdoor listing deal has collapsed after a $1.5 billion financing arrangement fell through, upending the company's path to public markets. Separately, American Bitcoin moved to reduce
Senator Wyden urged Congress to preserve safe harbor for crypto developers in Clarity Act debate
US Senator Ron Wyden has called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer to ensure that Section 604 of the Clarity Act remains intact in upcoming legi
Alfa-Bank, Russia’s Largest Private Bank, Plans to Enter Crypto Services
BitcoinWorld Alfa-Bank, Russia’s Largest Private Bank, Plans to Enter Crypto Services Russia’s largest private bank, Alfa-Bank, has announced plans to introduce cryptocurrency-related service