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Russian companies are offering investment insurance policies tied to the value of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization. The new products expand crypto investment opportunities in Russia that have been growing since its central bank permitted the offering of derivatives based on decentralized digital assets. Russian insurers offer policies linked to American Bitcoin ETFs Two insurance firms, Renaissance Life and BKS Life Insurance, have announced crypto-related investment products on the Russian market, the Bits.media news outlet revealed on Wednesday. Renaissance Life is launching a Bitcoin-linked life insurance policy under its “Cryptocapital” program. It will provide up to 60% return…

According to on-chain data, Hyperliquid has consistently outperformed established networks Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) in daily revenue over the past three months. In addition, the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol has posed tough competition to both networks in terms of fees, challenging their long-held positions. Hyperliquid Surpasses Ethereum and Solana in Daily Revenue Artemis data reveals that Hyperliquid has come out on top in daily revenue, while Solana has trailed behind over the past three months. Impressively, this lead isn’t just a recent milestone. The protocol has also maintained higher weekly revenue levels since February. Hyperliquid Vs. Solana and Ethereum.…

BlackRock’s XRP ETF plan raises concerns about control, not true crypto adoption or freedom. Vandell warns BlackRock’s interest is profit-driven, not meant to benefit regular crypto users. Holding real XRP gives full utility, ETFs only offer price exposure without blockchain access. XRP ETF approval odds soared to 81% on Polymarket after BlackRock interest sparked hope. BlackRock, the biggest asset manager in the world with over $11.6 trillion, now wants an XRP ETF. At first, this might sound like great news for XRP supporters. Vandell Aljarrah, the Co-founder of Black Swan Capitalist, says this move isn’t really about helping people use…

Sui Network now supports tBTC minting, enabling Bitcoin holders to access DeFi tools like lending and trading natively. The integration leverages threshold cryptography and fast L1 performance, enhancing decentralized Bitcoin utility on Sui. The Sui network is increasingly confident in challenging DeFi’s dominance in the crypto industry. Starting early July, Bitcoin owners can convert their BTC into tBTC directly on the Sui network. Through the integration of Threshold Network, tBTC is present as a tokenized version of Bitcoin that is fully supported 1:1, without having to go through Ethereum first. Sui Network Opens the Door for BTC Holders to Join…

The Open Platform (TOP), the main application developer of Telegram’s blockchain project TON (The Open Network), has completed a $28.5 million Series A investment round at a valuation of $1 billion, according to Fortune. The investment round was led by fintech-focused Ribbit Capital, while Pantera Capital, one of the leading investment funds in the cryptocurrency space, also participated. In exchange for investment, a 5% stake in the company was transferred, and no cryptocurrency was allocated in the process. TOP founder and CEO Andrew Rogozov stated that the company has raised over $70 million in total funds to date. TOP, which…

A prominent voice in the XRP community has reignited the conversation around XRP’s role in the future of global payments, particularly with ISO 20022. Initial reports suggest that this standard will dominate financial messaging by 2025. While XRP’s role in ISO 20022 has been a topic of debate, the analyst behind “All Things XRP” believes that many discussions often overlook key points. “XRP Is Not ISO 20022 Compliant,” But That’s Not the Point The XRP community figure acknowledged that XRP is not ISO 20022 compliant. However, this claim has led to a misconception that continues to circulate within the community.…

Bitcoin BTC$107,764.36 options worth billions of dollars are set to expire this Friday at 08:00 UTC on Deribit, making the $95,000 to $105,000 range a critical zone for potential volatility and directional cues.At press time, a total of 93,131 bitcoin monthly options contracts, worth over $10 billion, were due for settlement, with 53% being calls and the remainder being puts. A call option represents a bullish bet on the market, while the put option offers insurance against price slides. On Deribit, one options contract represents one BTC. The open interest distribution is such that a large amount of “delta” exposure…

In a move designed to answer key questions about its safety and strategy, synthetic dollar protocol Falcon Finance has released a detailed breakdown of its $632.5 million in reserves and the market-neutral methods it uses to generate yield. The report offers a transparent look under the hood as the project’s head, Andrei Grachev, directly addresses and dismisses recent criticism from competitors. Of this, 89%, roughly $565 million, is held in Bitcoin and stablecoins, while 11% (about $67.5 million) is allocated to altcoins. The protocol maintains a 116% over-collateralization ratio, with all reserves undergoing third-party audits. Assets are selectively onboarded based…

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares were halted twice on Thursday, as the firm’s stock price soared for a third straight day after an early-week announcement of an Ethereum treasury strategy. The stock was halted shortly after 11 a.m. ET and then immediately again.  BitMine shares closed at $135 on Thursday, a 130% increase, but fell to $118 in after-hours trading, according to Yahoo Finance. Since the company announced that Fundstrat founder and CIO Tom Lee was appointed board chair, shares have rallied nearly 1,900% from $6 on Monday.  Lee, who frequently appears on CNBC, said this week on “Squawk Box”…

⚈ Justin Sun leads TRUMP token leaderboard ahead of the exclusive May 22 dinner with Donald Trump. ⚈ Rankings are based on time-weighted holdings, a metric rewarding long-term commitment over quick buys. ⚈ TRUMP token has seen massive demand and volatility, gaining 26% weekly, with over $52 million in tokens moved by the team. With just 10 days remaining until the Official Trump (TRUMP) dinner event for top holders, the leaderboard is taking shape, with Tron (TRX) founder Justin Sun emerging as the frontrunner. The dinner will allow TRUMP holders to meet President Donald Trump on May 22, with the…