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Russia will not recognize cryptocurrencies as legal tender, according to the chairman of an important parliamentary committee. The statement comes amid efforts to properly regulate investments in crypto assets and derivatives, something Moscow doesn’t mind. Crypto will not be treated as money in Russia, top lawmaker states Despite indications it has been using digital coins to bypass sanctions in cross-border trade, Russia has no intentions to recognize them as a means of payment inside its own jurisdiction. This was made clear by Anatoly Aksakov, who chairs the Financial Markets Committee at the State Duma, the lower house of Russian parliament.…

The crypto market often celebrates bold bets, fast gains, and overnight fortunes. Yet beneath those headlines sits a harsher truth that traders rarely discuss openly. Even massive wallets with deep liquidity can suffer devastating losses when timing fails and conviction overrides caution. A recent trading episode involving ASTER has captured attention across the crypto community. On-chain data reveals how a single whale lost nearly $36 million after repeatedly buying high and selling lower. The numbers shocked analysts because they highlight a mistake retail traders usually make, not seasoned market participants. This event matters because it challenges the belief that whales…

Libya’s cheap, subsidized electricity created an environment conducive to Bitcoin mining within the country. The Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance reported that Libya accounted for around 0.6% of the global Bitcoin hash rate in 2021. The firm also noted that the surge in BTC mining in Libya put it ahead of every other Arab and African state, and even above some European economies. Authorities began cracking down on Bitcoin mining activities late in the year after it strained the electrical grid. Low electricity prices create arbitrage opportunities for Bitcoin miners The report revealed that the surge in BTC mining activities…

Aylab and Quantra have recently declared a strategic relationship which has been a significant move in the development of on-chain quantitative infrastructure and AI-driven Web3 development. The partnership combines the verified, rule driven quant systems that Quantra has developed with the demonstrated scalability of Web3 IAAS adoption of wallets, protocols and decentralized applications of Aylab. 🚀 Partnership Announcement@Quantra8_ × @Aylab_io Verifiable on-chain quant meets AI-powered Web3 growth.Together, we’re bringing transparent, rule-based quant infrastructure to the right users at scale.Smarter quant. Scalable growth.#Quantra #aylab #RWA #AI pic.twitter.com/OWTFFGSGLt — Quantra (@Quantra8_) December 18, 2025 The announcement points to a shared vision: the…

Simon Kim, CEO of South Korea-based cryptocurrency investment company Hashed, announced that they have developed a comprehensive valuation system that he claims calculates the fair value of Ethereum. According to the latest data shared by Kim, Ethereum is significantly undervalued compared to its current market price. The system’s composite fair value indicates a price approximately 50 percent above ETH’s current level. Simon Kim’s model aims to measure Ethereum’s intrinsic value not through a single metric, but through a multi-layered approach encompassing different perspectives. The value of Ethereum is calculated using a total of 12 separate models grouped under four main…

The Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is considering measures to limit the growth of red-hot “digital-asset treasury” companies (DATs), Bloomberg reports. The shares of Tokyo-based Metaplanet, one of the largest Bitcoin treasury firms, have plunged by 7%. Potential measures JPX is looking at Stricter application of backdoor listing rules that make it possible for private companies to go public via mergers or acquisitions without a standard IPO. JPX may prohibit companies from pivoting to crypto accumulation if they were initially listed as a traditional business. Companies will also be required to undergo audits when they change their focus to crypto. Notably,…

Judge Colleen McMahon has issued an order to grant plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Pump.fun and Solana leave to file a second amended complaint (SAC). This development comes after the plaintiffs filed a motion to amend in September, citing new evidence that reportedly came from a confidential informant. The lawsuit covers those who purchased Pump.fun-launched tokens from March 2024 onward and suffered out-of-pocket losses. The defendants have attempted to dismiss the motion citing legal technicalities, but the court has upheld the motion and given the plaintiffs time to incorporate the new evidence, which means the battle is about to begin…

On-chain prediction markets have grown quickly over the past two years, with total monthly volume jumping from under $100 million in early 2024 to more than $13 billion today. That’s a 130-times increase, making them one of the fastest-growing financial sectors, according to a new report from Keyrock and Dune Analytics, shared with The Defiant. Most of the growth in 2025 is coming from non-sports-related markets, despite sports betting leading U.S. prediction market activity in recent months. “Economics” and “Tech & Science” show the biggest volume gains this year, up 10 times and 17 times, respectively. Open interest is also…

The intersection of sports and finance is evolving rapidly, and one SportsFi platform is making significant strides in the golfing world. GolfN has announced an ambitious global expansion phase, fueled by strategic partnerships and a growing user base that’s changing how golfers interact with the sport. How is This SportsFi Platform Driving Global Growth? GolfN’s expansion strategy rests on three key pillars: brand partnerships, user acquisition, and infrastructure development. The platform recently added major international brands to its rewards marketplace, including Oakley, Puma, and Hyperice. These partnerships provide tangible value for users while expanding GolfN’s market reach. The company reports…

Peter Schiff is back at it again, with the cryptocurrency market the usual object of criticism from the popular financial commentator and gold expert. This time, however, it is not about Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP or any other digital asset but the stock tied to USDC issuer Circle (CRCL). Earlier this year, in June 2025, the company behind the second biggest stablecoin became available for its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, and backed by optimism around the sector and such acts as GENIUS, quickly soared to highs around $300 per CRCL stock — a staggering 1,000% return…