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Russia Moves to Legalize $XRP Trading In a landmark shift for Russia’s crypto market, the Central Bank will formally regulate digital asset trading, fully integrating cryptocurrencies into the national financial system, according to market analyst Diana. $XRP, a leading cryptocurrency for cross-border payments, will be among the first to benefit from Russia’s new regulated crypto framework. The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) plans to launch $XRP futures in 2026 alongside Solana (SOL) and Tron (TRX), bringing digital assets under central oversight for both institutional and retail investors. This comes as CME Group now dominates 75% of the global crypto futures market, with…

Financial technology firm Stripe says blockchains may need to process up to 1 billion transactions per second to support the future of artificial intelligence agents. In an annual letter posted to X on Tuesday, Stripe CEO and co-founder Patrick Collison and co-founder John Collison gave a rundown of the firm’s performance over 2025, while also making some predictions for the near future. One of the key talking points was the adoption of AI agents and what widespread use could look like in the future. The duo argued that blockchain transaction activity will soon skyrocket as AI agents gradually become the…

Sumvin announced the launch of its delegated finance platform built on Sei Network. The company develops AI tools for automated money management. It has raised over $1 million in a pre-seed round and is preparing a beta release in the second quarter of 2026. The product functions as an AI financial assistant. Users define goals, spending limits, and preferences. The system then carries out actions within these rules. This may include automatic savings allocation, spending adjustments, or selected commerce transactions without repeated approval. A core element of the platform is a reusable digital credential for verified users. The credential is…

Senator Chris Murphy has proposed regulating prediction markets after allegations of insider trading by people close to the Trump Administration. According to Bubblemaps, six insiders profited close to $1.2 million betting on the U.S. strike on Iran just hours before it happened. Senator Chris Murphy Vows to Regulate Prediction Markets After Insider Trading Allegations The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has brought scrutiny to prediction markets due to their link to bets related to the confrontation. Senator Chris Murphy, from Connecticut, is now proposing to regulate these platforms, as he commented on allegations of insider trading happening in…

CME Group’s Crypto Futures Empire Grows CME Group has significantly expanded its regulated crypto futures lineup, now offering exposure to over 75% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization, a landmark milestone that highlights the accelerating institutional adoption and mainstream integration of digital assets. The global derivatives powerhouse announced that with the launch of futures contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar, its regulated crypto suite now captures a commanding share of total market capitalization. These additions build on its existing Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and $XRP futures, cementing one of the most expansive and institution-ready crypto derivatives platforms in the world. The…

TL;DR: The architecture integrates Prividium as a private execution layer and Phylax for deterministic risk controls. The system enables the native issuance of tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and Real-World Assets (RWA) with total privacy. Thanks to Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs, entities achieve cryptographic integrity without exposing sensitive data. The global banking sector has moved past debating the importance of blockchain to focus on the infrastructure necessary for its implementation. In this context, ZKsync and Phylax have presented “Bank Stack,” an innovative on-chain financial architecture for institutions anchored in the security of Ethereum. https://t.co/ghO726Ye7R — ZKsync (@zksync) February 19, 2026 This innovation is…

Ethereum has managed to reclaim the $2,000 level following a market bounce observed on Wednesday, providing temporary relief after weeks of persistent selling pressure. While the recovery remains tentative, holding above this psychological threshold may help stabilize short-term sentiment, particularly if broader crypto market conditions continue to improve. However, the sustainability of this rebound will depend largely on liquidity conditions and follow-through demand. Recent CryptoQuant data adds an important structural dimension to this move. Ethereum’s 30-day Realized Volatility indicator on Binance has surged sharply, now approaching 0.97 — its highest reading since March 2025. This metric measures the magnitude of…

Sony Bank said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with stablecoin issuer JPYC Inc. to study whether the Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin JPYC can be connected more directly to the bank’s deposit rails. In a statement Monday, the companies said they will study real-time account transfers that would allow users to purchase JPYC instantly from their Sony Bank accounts through the JPYC EX platform, eliminating the need for manual bank transfers. Sony Bank said its Web3-focused subsidiary, BlockBloom, will play a central role in designing how the bank link, stablecoin rails and potential consumer services would work in practice. The…

Charles Hoskinson has again publicly criticized Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse over his support for the Clarity Act, describing the current version as a “horrific, trash bill.” Hoskinson’s remarks came in response to Garlinghouse’s repeated backing of the legislation. While the Ripple CEO has argued that “clarity is better than chaos,” the Cardano founder believes the bill, in its present form, could severely damage future U.S. crypto innovation. Key Points Hoskinson calls the Clarity Act a “horrific” bill, clashing with Ripple CEO Garlinghouse. He says the proposal could classify new crypto projects as securities by default. Garlinghouse believes imperfect clarity is…

Kalshi, the largest prediction market platform by monthly spot volumes, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Bezel, a specialist in authenticated luxury watches, to let Kalshi users bet on the prices of luxury watches. Kalshi announced the move in an X post today, March 3. The partnership with Bezel is part of Kalshi’s broader strategy to enhance its offerings in the collectibles market, Bloomberg reported today, citing executives from both firms. Bezel’s CEO and co-founder, Quaid Walker, told Bloomberg that watches have “been viewed as a financial market for a really long period of time, but it’s also passion-driven.” Kalshi’s…