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Confusion Reigns as Russia CBDC Launch Is 'Delayed Indefinitely'

The rollout of Russia's CBDC, the digital ruble, has been delayed "indefinitely," media reports have claimed. And some have suggested Moscow's recent crypto pivot may be behind the Central Bank's sudden decision.The

SEC Agrees in Principle to Drop Lawsuit Against Kraken

Key Takeaways: The SEC’s decision to drop its lawsuit against Kraken reflects a shift toward less aggressive enforcement and a more innovation-friendly regulatory approach. Kraken emphasized the importance of

Ray Dalio Believes Bitcoin Could Play a Big Role in Wealth Protection

Key Takeaways: Ray Dalio warns that rising debt levels could lead to a financial crisis if no action is taken. Investors may turn to alternative assets as concerns over the stability of government-backed currencies

Congressional Crypto Caucus Launched as U.S. Eyes Digital Future

Key Takeaways: Lawmakers from both parties are forming a forum to reconsider traditional finance methods through the lens of digital assets. Growing public interest and tech-savvy voters have triggered discussions for

Trump's Crypto Reserve Sends Cardano Soaring 70% – Is ADA Heading for $100?

Cardano (ADA) saw a massive more than 70% surge on Sunday in wake of US President Donald Trump announcing that he has ordered the creation of a US crypto reserve that would include Cardano, alongside Solana, XRP,

Coinbase Seeks SEC's Spending on Crypto Industry Investigations Under Gary Gensler

Key Takeaways: Coinbase has submitted a FOIA request to reveal the SEC's spending on crypto investigations and enforcement. The inquiry seeks detailed budget, staffing, and resource allocation information. The move

U.S. Senate to Vote on IRS Broker Rule This Week: Report

Key Takeaways: The Senate is reviewing an IRS rule that designates decentralized finance operators as brokers. Lawmakers contend the mandate misinterprets blockchain technology, risking a stifling effect on crypto

Ethereum Price Crashes 13% Despite Trump Crypto Reserve Announcement – Why?

The Ethereum (ETH) price has crashed back below $2,200 to levels that are actually below those before US President Donald Trump's strategic crypto reserve announcement, which he said would include Ethereum. JUST IN:

Bitcoin Bleeds the Most as Crypto ETPs Record Largest Weekly Outflows of $2.9 Billion: CoinShares

Key Takeaways: Investors are rapidly exiting crypto ETPs as market uncertainty intensifies. Bitcoin faces the harshest sell-off, reflecting widespread risk aversion. A few alternative assets are drawing interest,

Trump Coin Sees $4 Billion Volume Flood In – Is a Parabolic Move Coming for Meme Coins?

Trump Coin has rallied by 8% today, with its move to $15 coming as the cryptocurrency market as a whole recovers by 5% in the past 24 hours.TRUMP is now flat in the past week but remains down by 34% in the last 30 days

AI's Elaborate Integration Into Esports

Despite competitive gaming platforms having existed for over half a century, artificial intelligence's (AI) more recent integration into the world of esports has undeniably raised the bar beyond all recognition. Some of

Uphold Relaunches Staking in the US, Reveals US Crypto Reserve Basket

Crypto exchange Uphold has relaunched staking services in the US.Starting 3 March, Uphold customers in this country can once more earn staking rewards on holdings of nineteen crypto assets.These include Ethereum,

Mystery Trader Bets $200M on Crypto – What Do They Know That You Don't?

In a high-stakes trading maneuver, a mysterious crypto trader on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid turned $5.6 million into a massive market position, raising suspicions of potential insider trading.Using 50x

Trump Names XRP in US Crypto Reserve Plan – What's Next for XRP Price?

XRP has surged 16.5% in the past 24 hours to $2.64 after President Donald Trump named it among the digital assets that could be included in the U.S. strategic crypto reserve.In a Truth Social post, Trump listed BTC, ETH,

Binance to Delist Non-MiCA Compliant Stablecoin Trading Pairs for EEA Users by March 2025

Key Takeaways: Trading venues are reconfiguring their offerings to favor assets with strong reserve backing and enhanced disclosure standards. Market participants are urged to transition from risk-prone tokens to those

Canaan Mines 82 Bitcoin in February, Surpasses Q4 Revenue Guidance with $89M

Canaan, a key player in the crypto mining industry, has released its operational update for February 2025 and preliminary financial results for Q4 2024. The company reported 82 bitcoins mined in February, increasing its

Trump's 'Crypto Strategic Reserve' Names Solana – Can SOL Reach $10,000?

Solana has jumped by 11% in the past 24 hours, with its rally back to $159 coming after US President Donald Trump mentioned SOL as one of the coins likely to gain entry in a potential crypto strategic reserve.The

Here's the Best Coins to Buy in the US Strategic Crypto Reserve

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) crypto prices all soared on Sunday after President Trump appeared to confirm that the US government would establish a strategic crypto reserve.Since the

Ex-Bank of England Economist Says Digital Pound is a 'White Elephant,ʼ Costly and Useless

The Bank of England’s push for a digital pound has come under intense scrutiny, with critics arguing that the initiative is unnecessary, costly and lacks public demand.According to a report from The Telegraph,

The Ethereum Foundation Restructures Leadership With New Co-Executive Directors

The Ethereum Foundation (EF), the non-profit organization that supports the development of the Ethereum blockchain, has made two new additions to its executive roster.In a March 1st post, the organization announced