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 and Indian rupees into Russian rubles. While still a small portion ...
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 to trade hundreds of cryptocurrencies, including popular assets like Bitcoin and ...
Veronum Crypto is gearing up to make its market debut with the launch of its VRN utility token, boasting a total valuation of 211 million. The token is designed for real-world applications within the Veronum platform. According to the project's whitepaper, users can obtain VRN through the Veronum exchange platform ...
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has announced the enactment of the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, a new law to strengthen licensing and reporting standards for crypto ATM operators. Signed into law on March 12, the legislation is part of Legislative Bill 609, introduced by Senator Eliot Bostar on January ...
Asset management firm Franklin Templeton has filed for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that aims to track the spot price of XRP, reflecting an increasing interest in cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin among institutional investors. The filing outlines the structure, risks, and regulatory considerations of the ETF, including the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies, ...
HANetf has launched Europe’s first leveraged cryptocurrency exchange-traded commodities (ETCs), offering new tactical trading tools that provide a cost-effective alternative to spread betting and contracts-for-difference. According to the report, the newly listed products on Nasdaq Sweden include the 2x Long Bitcoin ETC (2LBT), 2x Long Ethereum ETC (2LET), and 2x ...
Finery Markets has announced a strategic partnership with Sage Capital Management to boost liquidity access for institutional cryptocurrency traders. According to Liquidity Finder, the collaboration introduces new trading capabilities, further solidifying Finery Markets' position as a leading provider of electronic trading infrastructure. Under the agreement, Sage Capital will act as ...
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has joined forces with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat cryptocurrency scams, successfully shutting down more than 26 fraudulent websites and uncovering $4.6 million in consumer losses. Announced on March 10, the operation was made possible through the ...
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has issued a stark warning about the growing threat of cryptocurrency and social media scams, emphasizing the increasingly deceptive tactics used by fraudsters to exploit investors. In a March 6 statement, NASAA identified these scams as a top risk for retail investors in ...
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson revealed that he was not invited to the White House Crypto Summit on March 7, despite ADA being included in President Trump’s proposed crypto reserve. His exclusion has sparked discussions within the crypto community. Hoskinson expressed surprise during a March 6 broadcast: "We didn’t receive an ...
