World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto project affiliated with President Donald Trump, has successfully concluded its token sale, raising $550 million – significantly exceeding its revised fundraising target. The token sale officially ended 13 hours ago, and the previously...
Russian oil companies are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to bypass Western sanctions and facilitate transactions with China and India, according to Reuters. Some firms are reportedly using Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and stablecoins like Tether (USDT) to convert Chinese yuan...
Turkey’s Capital Markets Board (CMB) has introduced a new regulatory framework to tighten oversight of cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and wallet service providers. The new rules, announced on March 13, impose stricter compliance requirements, transparency measures, and operational restrictions on...
Stablecoins, particularly Circle’s USDC and Tether’s USDT, are increasingly popular in Latin America as users seek protection from economic instability. According to Bitso’s latest Latin America Crypto Landscape report, stablecoin purchases on the platform surged, comprising 39% of all...
Russia’s Ministry of Finance is advancing plans to regulate the cryptocurrency market by establishing a legal framework and national infrastructure. Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov confirmed this initiative through a statement to TASS, highlighting the ministry's commitment to fully...
Aave has integrated Circle’s EURC stablecoin on the Base layer-2 blockchain, enhancing its lending platform with new borrowing and collateral options. Users can now borrow EURC or use it as collateral, marking a shift from traditional USD-pegged stablecoins like...
The third-party crypto wallet "Wallet in Telegram," developed by The Open Platform (TON), has launched new features to improve user experience. The latest update allows multi-asset trading and offers passive income through yield rewards. Users will soon be able...
At least six former cabinet members of President Donald Trump reportedly hold Bitcoin, either directly or through investment vehicles like crypto-backed ETFs. This information comes from public financial disclosures from December 2024 and January 2025. Health and Human Services...
North Korean-affiliated hacking group Lazarus has continued its illicit activities, moving stolen crypto through mixers and launching new malware attacks on developers. On March 13, blockchain security firm CertiK flagged a 400 ETH deposit valued at approximately $750,000 into...
The European Central Bank (ECB) faces challenges in generating consumer interest in a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC), specifically the digital euro. A recent ECB working paper based on a survey of about 19,000 respondents from 11 euro-area...
