Russia Confirms Digital Ruble Rollout Date
Russia is on track to launch its central bank digital currency (CBDC) on September 1, with Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina declaring that preparations are complete. "Everything is r
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Andrew Tate Dumps Entire TATE Token Stash
Andrew Tate has sold his entire 650 million TATE token allocation for approximately $23,000, according to on-chain data shared by Whale Insider. The sale directly contradicts his repeated pub
Tim Draper Linked Bitcoin Stash Springs To Life
$61.8 Million BTC Move Flags Draper Wallet Activity A wallet possibly linked to billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper has transferred 1,000 $BTC, worth approximately $61.8 million, to Coi
Hedera Lands Fireblocks Integration
Hedera has announced that Fireblocks now supports the Hedera Token Service (HTS), opening up institutional-grade custody for native HTS assets through the Fireblocks platform. What the Integr
Here are the top CBN directives that shaped Nigeria’s financial sector in the first half of 2026
For Nigeria’s financial sector, the first half of 2026 was less about new licences or flashy product launches and more about rules. Between January and June, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Polymarket’s U.S. ban fails to stop political betting: report
U.S.-linked wallets appear to be the largest political trading group on Polymarket’s global platform, even though the platform lists the United States as a blocked country. Summary U.S.-linke
CFTC chair blasts Illinois over ‘punitive’ crypto tax
CFTC Chair Michael Selig criticized Illinois lawmakers over a new 0.2% tax on crypto transactions, saying the state had moved against financial technology at the wrong time. Summary Illinois’
eToro backs Extended in $12.5M onchain perps push
eToro has led a $12.5 million strategic funding round in Extended, an onchain exchange for perpetual futures. Summary eToro’s Extended investment links Zengo self-custody tools with onchain p
Clifton Collins Bitcoin stash shrinks after new 500 BTC seizure
Irish authorities have recovered another 500 BTC from wallets tied to convicted drug trafficker Clifton Collins. Summary Irish authorities recovered another 500 BTC, raising total seized fund
Russia’s digital ruble launch nears despite EU sanctions
Russia’s central bank says the digital ruble is ready for a Sept. 1 rollout, keeping the country’s central bank digital currency plan on schedule. Summary Russia’s Sept. 1 digital ruble rollo
Binance eyes Mesh round at $2B as payments race heats up
Binance is reportedly set to lead a new funding round for Mesh, a crypto payments and settlement company, at a valuation of up to $2 billion. Summary Binance’s planned lead role could double
Riot Platforms moves another 500 BTC to NYDIG custody
Riot Platforms transferred another 500 BTC to NYDIG Custody, according to Arkham data cited by onchain trackers. Summary Riot Platforms moved another 500 BTC to NYDIG Custody, raising fresh s