Bank of Russia Confirms September Rollout for Digital Ruble, With Top Banks ‘Ready and Connected’

Key Takeaways Alla Bakina confirmed that 12 major banks are ready to offer digital ruble services starting September 1. Shifting Russia’s payment market, the digital ruble will deploy across a 9-million-outlet QR network. Roman Artyukhin stated the Treasury is ready to expand CBDC utility after processing 35,000 rubles. Central Bank of Russia: Russian Banks Ready…

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6 Senators Challenge 1,250% Bitcoin Capital Rule They Say Blocks Banks From Crypto

Key Takeaways Senators urged regulators to revisit digital asset capital standards affecting banks. The disputed 1,250% risk weight can require capital equal to exposure. Potential rule changes could reshape institutional participation in bitcoin markets. Senate Pressure Builds Over Bank Rules That Could Shape Bitcoin Access U.S. senators disclosed on June 4 a renewed push to…

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Michael Saylor Sees 4 Bitcoin Ideologies Testing BTC’s Future

Key Takeaways Four Bitcoin camps offer competing answers to how BTC should evolve. Institutional adoption raises questions about governance, integration, and monetary integrity. Bitcoin’s future could hinge on balancing technological progress with long-standing principles. 4 Bitcoin Camps Put BTC’s Future Path Under New Scrutiny Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor published a paper on…

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Etherfi and Plume Launch $100M RWA Vault Backed by Blackrock and Fidelity – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Etherfi and Plume launched Liquid RWA with a $25M cap from a planned $100M rollout. The vault offers exposure to Blackrock, Fidelity, and FalconX credit strategies. Plume’s regulated infrastructure could expand RWA access across Etherfi’s $6B platform. Plume Powers New Etherfi Vault Connecting DeFi Users to Institutional Yield Etherfi and Plume are bringing…

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Polymarket Accuses Kalshi of Corporate Espionage

Key Takeaways Polymarket’s “Imitators” dossier logs roughly a dozen incidents it says show Kalshi copying its launches. Kalshi overtook Polymarket in April 2026 with $5.42B in taker volume to Polymarket’s $1.99B, per Dune. Polymarket tinted its SoHo windows this spring over fears Kalshi backer Paradigm was viewing screens. Tinted Windows and a Rival Across the…

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