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Crypto payments between Russia and its partners in trade this year are approaching 1 trillion rubles in fiat equivalent, revealed a high-ranking official in Moscow. The assessment comes less than a year after President Putin gave the nod to cross-border settlements in cryptocurrency to help Russian companies circumvent Western sanctions. Penalties imposed over his invasion of Ukraine have seriously restricted Russia’s access to global finances and limited its options to make payments through traditional financial channels. Russia counting crypto changing hands in foreign trade The total amount of cryptocurrency transfers between the Russian Federation and other countries since the start…

The stablecoin supply of Aptos (APT) has dramatically surged, nearly tripling in value, signaling a significant uptick in market interest and liquidity. As of May 2025, APT’s stablecoin supply skyrocketed from $430 million to approximately $1.13 billion, showcasing impressive growth within just five months. “The rapid increase in stablecoin supply indicates greater liquidity and institutional interest,” noted a COINOTAG market analyst. This article explores the recent surge in Aptos (APT) stablecoin supply, its price movements, and the implications for liquidity and market dynamics. Analyzing the Surge in APT Stablecoin Supply The recent growth of APT’s stablecoin supply reflects robust demand…

Federal crypto reform is locked in for summer, with July, August, and September deadlines set to finalize rules and define SEC-CFTC boundaries for digital assets. White House Crypto Czar Confirms Timeline for Sweeping Digital Asset Reform U.S. lawmakers are rapidly aligning on long-awaited digital asset regulation, setting the stage for crypto markets and stablecoins to gain federal legitimacy. White House AI and crypto adviser David Sacks posted on social media platform X on June 26 that the Senate is preparing a comprehensive digital asset market structure framework. He thanked Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott and Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair…

Blockdaemon, a prominent blockchain infrastructure entity, has announced its new partnership with Obol Collective, a decentralized platform devoted to improving security in Ethereum ($ETH) staking. The partnership endeavors to bolster institutional staking for enterprises, custodians, and exchanges. The platform took to social media to reveal this development. It’s official, @BlockdaemonHQ is upgrading to Distributed Validators!This partnership is a major milestone — Blockdaemon runs infrastructure for 400+ institutions and secures over $110B+ in assets.Together, we are creating the new standard for institutional staking.Full… pic.twitter.com/yHd9OdoY1x — Obol Collective (@Obol_Collective) June 27, 2025 Blockdaemon and Obol Collective Collaborate to Broaden Institutional Staking The…

In a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Donald Trump Jr. shared that his family turned to Bitcoin and crypto out of necessity. Speaking with co-hosts Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin, he presented why the Trumps got into crypto and what pushed them in that direction, insisting that it was not an attempt to chase the prevalent trend. Kernen asked Trump Jr. about the headlines tying Bitcoin to the Trump brand and the broader MAGA movement. He questioned whether it was appropriate for President Donald Trump to have a meme coin tied to his name. The Trump’s Entered Bitcoin…

After dipping to the $2,200 zone last week, the Ethereum price today has rebounded sharply to trade near $2,417. This recovery follows a bounce from the Bull Market Support Band and a reclaim of the long-term trendline, as buyers re-entered near oversold levels. The current structure shows early signs of bullish intent, but Ethereum still faces considerable resistance from moving average clusters and dynamic volatility bands. What’s Happening With Ethereum’s Price? ETH price dynamics (Source: TradingView) The Ethereum price action over the past two sessions reflects a swift reversal from the $2,200 area, where price intersected the Bull Market Support…

FalconX has held early-stage talks to issue an initial public offering and could file to go public as soon as this year, three sources close to the matter told Decrypt—a move that would boost the firm’s bid to meet growing institutional demand for digital assets. The cryptocurrency prime brokerage firm has held informal discussions with bankers and consultants to explore the IPO process, those sources said. FalconX is considering tapping public markets as it ramps up its pursuit of strategic partnerships and acquisitions, with the aim of meeting institutional investors’ growing appetite for cryptocurrencies. The firm has not yet hired…

Certain crypto assets are quietly gaining more popularity with investors. On May 23, 2025, Phoenix Group, a blockchain analytics firm, released a new report, calling out 10 crypto assets that are currently being accumulated by the market. MOST RECENT ASSETS IN THE ACCUMULATION PHASE $CFG $CVC $GODS $NAVX $ATH $WIF $FIDA $UTK $PI $XAI pic.twitter.com/E21YfMtYO1 — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) May 23, 2025 XAI: 10-Day Accumulation Period XAI heads the ranking, as it has remained in the accumulation zone for the last ten days. Based on Phoenix Group, XAI’s market capitalization as of today is $136.6 million.…

A court rejection in the Ripple-SEC case over XRP has ignited bold theories from a legal expert, fueling speculation and fresh urgency across the crypto landscape. Legal Expert Weighs in on Why Judge Rejected Ripple and SEC’s Motion in XRP Case Speculation is mounting over why District Judge Analisa Torres denied a joint effort by Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend the final judgment in their XRP case, refusing to ease a $125 million penalty or dissolve a longstanding injunction. Attorney Fred Rispoli addressed the ruling by Judge Torres on social media platform X on…

Jumbo Blockchain has revealed a strategic alliance with Bitgert ($BRISE), which is high performance blockchain ecosystem. This is a bold step that is likely to transform the current blockchain infrastructure industry. The partnership will provide unmatched scalability, close to zero transaction fees, and a hassle-free experience with regard to developers, enterprises, and Web3 users. 🚀 Partnership AnnouncementJumbo Blockchain 🤝 @bitgertbriseWe’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Bitgert — a powerful blockchain ecosystem built for unbeatable speed, near-zero fees, and top-tier scalability. 🔐⚡Together, we’re paving the way for a future… pic.twitter.com/dLLh4nCU6c — JumboBlockchain | Mainnet is Live! (@Jumboblockchain) June 27, 2025…