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The digital ruble payments bill, which has already been approved in its first reading by the State Duma, introduces the concept of a universal code that will facilitate digital currency disbursements, giving banks and retail outlets three years for implementation. Digital Ruble Massification Bill Discussed by Russian State Duma More and more countries are introducing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as part of their payment systems. The State Duma, equivalent to the U.S. Congress’ lower chamber, has approved the first reading of a bill that prepares the Russian economy for the introduction of the digital ruble, the Russian CBDC. The…

Video sharing platform and cloud services provider Rumble has announced a strategic partnership with TRON DAO. Under this partnership, Rumble Cloud will provide infrastructure support to the TRON ecosystem and contribute to building a more decentralized and resilient foundation. In the first phase of the collaboration, Rumble Cloud’s comprehensive service portfolio, including virtual machines, Kubernetes orchestration service, block and object storage, load balancers, and virtual private cloud, will be made available to TRON. Rumble Cloud aims to create more independent solutions against the limitations created by major cloud providers, such as high cost, vendor lock-in, and censorship. Rumble CEO and…

Payment card giant Visa (V) has expanded its stablecoin capabilities across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region, and has also formed a strategic partnership with African crypto exchange Yellow Card. Visa appears to be doubling down on stablecoins, which are fast becoming the new payment rails of the Internet, having last month invested in stablecoin-based payments firm BVNK. In 2023, Visa became one of the first major payment networks to settle transactions in Circle’s USDC stablecoin. To date, over $225 million in stablecoin volume has been settled through Visa across participating clients, according to a…

Orbler, an innovative Web3 marketing platform, and TradingBase AI, an AI-driven Web3 data analysis service platform, have announced a strategic partnership to redefine the Web3 trading space. Orbler is a forward-looking Web3 marketing platform designed to boost interactions and activities of Web3 projects on social media. It interacts with different Web3 platforms to accelerate a more inclusive digital economy. On the other hand, Trading Base is an AI-powered data service platform that aims to offer detailed trading insights within the Web3 ecosystem, specializing in the AI and DePIN sectors. 🚀 Announcing the strategic partnership between @TradingBaseAI & Orbler!TradingBaseAI’s big data…

A graphical error on TradingView caused Bitcoin to temporarily wick to zero on MEXC. This caused a social media uproar, but the glitch was not visible on MEXC’s own platform. Nonetheless, MEXC’s trading volume spiked over 51% in the last 24 hours. Unverified rumors can take off like wildfire if not addressed, potentially leading to token dumps and market chaos. A Bitcoin Error on MEXC MEXC, a Seychelles-based centralized exchange, has been focusing on new upgrades this year. After outpacing competitors with meme coin listings in 2024, it announced today that it’s shifting from quantity to quality. However, this was…

The Ethereum price today is holding near $2,604 after rebounding sharply from the $2,538 level. The rebound follows a bullish breakout from a descending triangle structure seen on the 30-minute and 4-hour charts, fueling optimism that the rally may extend toward the next resistance band at $2,745. Despite recent volatility, the short-term setup suggests a renewed bullish bias—so long as price holds above $2,538. With the altcoin market showing fresh signs of strength and Ethereum price action breaking key trendline resistances, traders are now watching closely to determine: why Ethereum price going up today and what comes next. What’s Happening…

Circle, which filed for an initial public offering (IPO) last month, has explored the alternative of a sale to Coinbase or Ripple, Fortune reported. Circle took part in informal talks over a potential sale from which it was seeking at least $5 billion. This figure would be line with the company’s valuation by investment banks JPMorgan and Citi, which Circle had hired to help with its IPO. Stablecoin issuer Circle, which filed for an initial public offering (IPO) last month, has explored the alternative of a sale to crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) or payments company Ripple, according to a Monday…

Blum — a Telegram mini app that had 42 million monthly users last year — has announced its airdrop criteria and snapshot date after more than a year of development. The project transitioned from a tap-to-earn model to a trade-to-earn one and is gradually positioning itself as a decentralized exchange (DEX). However, available data suggests Blum has yet to attract significant trading activity amid intensifying competition among DEX platforms. Blum Reveals Airdrop Conditions and Snapshot Schedule In its latest announcement, the team stated that the snapshot will occur on June 7. This snapshot will record user balances and activity to…

As digital assets evolve, we’re starting to see more real-world value being brought on-chain, quite literally. One of the most interesting developments is XAUt0, a new version of Tether Gold designed to work across multiple blockchains. Built on LayerZero’s OFT standard, it lets users move gold-backed tokens between networks without relying on risky bridges or wrapped tokens. In this Q&A, Lorenzo R, Co-Founder of USDt0, walks us through how it all works and why this is such a big deal for the future of crypto and commodities. Lorenzo breaks down what “omnichain” really means in simple terms, explains how gold…

Highlights Bitcoin price fell 5.2% to a low of $100,345 yesterday due to leveraged trade liquidations and geopolitical tensions. Whale James Wynn had long positions worth $16.14 million liquidated, closing all running positions. Despite the downturn, on June 6th, Bitcoin showed a 3% rise, as trade talks between the U.S. and China are set to resume. The crypto market crash gained steam overnight as its top crypto, “Bitcoin price,” fell 5.2% to a low of $100,345. This fall was seen due to the liquidation of leveraged trades, geopolitics, and the Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud. Keep reading, as this article will…