In a severe regulatory crackdown, Turkey has blocked access to 46 cryptocurrency platforms. Thousands of Turkish crypto users found themselves suddenly unable to access crypto trading platforms. The Turkish financial authorities made it clear – they are targeting both centralized and decentralized exchanges. This crackdown comes alongside the introduction of new rules for crypto exchanges…
According to a local newspaper, the Russian Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Digital Development, and the Federal Tax Service have compiled a “registry” that has been sent to regions with increased mining activity. An official of the Finance Ministry, Ivan Chebeskov, stated that despite certain laws being adopted, only 30% of miners had signed…
When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stepped out in a black suit last month, the world saw it, except Polymarket’s oracle voters. Now, a $160 million betting frenzy hinges on whether truth can outweigh token-weighted manipulation. On June 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the NATO summit in The Hague wearing a black military-style jacket,…
Key Takeaways The SEC is urging Solana ETF issuers to refile applications by the end of July, indicating possible fast-track approval before October. If approved, spot Solana ETFs would join Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as the only approved spot crypto funds in the US market. Share this article Wall Street’s top regulator, the SEC, is…
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 60 crypto firms in Russia, including officials in the Central Bank of Russia. Will these sanctions be successful? Russia and Ukraine have been in conflict since February 20, 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea. The invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked a major escalation. As of July 7, 2025, the conflict…
Officials from Shenzhen have issued cautionary advice to the public, recommending that they pay maximum attention when operating with stablecoins due to mounting reports of abuse from certain schemes. As these assets become more widely adopted and discussed, this appears to be a step back from the country’s plans to introduce a yuan-backed stablecoin. The…
Investment firm Calamos has unveiled a new investment strategy aimed at limiting Bitcoin’s downside potential. Bitcoin (BTC) is becoming increasingly attractive to institutions, but many still view it as too risky. In response, on June 7, global investment firm Calamos introduced its “protected Bitcoin” strategy, designed to limit both the downside and the upside of…
Key Takeaways Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse will join other industry figures to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on July 9. Garlinghouse emphasized that regulatory clarity is essential for innovation and consumer protection in the crypto industry. Share this article Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse will testify before the US Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday morning…
U.S. Congress just circled the week of July 14 and slapped “Crypto Week” on it. Crypto Week will be a week-long U.S. holiday. God bless America. *claps* The House will spend the week debating three bills that could reshape crypto regulation and whether the U.S. still wants to be a serious player in crypto innovation….
On a day when several major corporate buyers added to their Bitcoin (BTC) treasuries, Strategy stood pat on its signature Monday announcement. However, the business intelligence giant made up for the pause with some staggering financial news: it raked in more than $14 billion in unrealized gains in the second quarter of 2025. The $14…
