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Russia is intensifying its crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency miners by launching a national registry of mining equipment, which would help identify unregistered operations. According to local media, Russian authorities have already compiled the registry and distributed it to regions with high mining activity. The initiative is a joint effort by the Ministry of Energy, the Federal Tax Service, and the Ministry of Digital Development, as part of a national strategy to legalize the sector and reduce unauthorised energy consumption. A national registry will allow the government to accurately identify consumers using electricity for mining purposes, according to Deputy Energy Minister…

Leading Polish insurance company PZU announced it is entering the crypto assets market with a Bitcoin fund that will offer investors exposure to the cryptocurrency under EU rules. The minimum investment amount has been set to 100 Polish złoty, and the insurer pointed out that the valuation in Poland’s national fiat ensures currency stability for the new product. PZU responds to growing Polish interest in crypto with a Bitcoin fund Poland’s major provider of insurance services, Powszechny Zakład Ubezpieczeń (PZU), unveiled that it will be offering a product giving clients indirect access to Bitcoin (BTC), the cryptocurrency with the largest…

Flokitars, launched in 2021, are one of the earliest and most distinct digital assets in the Floki ecosystem. These pixel-style NFTs in the form of Viking avatars sold out in just 31 minutes during their initial release, raising $1.4 million for the Million Gardens Movement, a nonprofit led by Kimbal Musk. Unlike many NFTs that exist only as collectibles, Flokitars were always envisioned as more than digital art. They were built to serve a purpose, and that vision is now being realized as Floki evolves beyond its meme-coin origins into a full-fledged ecosystem with a working product. Flokitars Enter the…

Ethereum has seen an uptick in institutional interest in recent weeks; however, the price is consolidating in a tight range. On-chain data has revealed that selling pressure from US-based whales and institutions has steadily declined over the past month despite the altcoin’s lackluster price performance. Ethereum Demand Holds Strong Among US Investors According to data from CryptoQuant, Ethereum’s Coinbase Premium Index (CPI) has remained consistently above the zero mark over the past month. This is a signal of sustained buying interest from U.S.-based investors. At the time of writing, the CPI stands at 0.03. Ethereum Coinbase Premium Index. Source: CryptoQuant…

Cryptocurrency information platform BBX has launched a new data platform on publicly traded crypto-related companies operating globally. According to the platform, currently 66 public companies hold a total of 12 different cryptocurrencies as strategic reserves. The total market value of crypto concept stocks has reached $2.18 trillion. According to the data, institutional Bitcoin reserves currently total 944,109.2 BTC. This amount corresponds to a value of over $100 billion at current market prices. In addition, the total asset value of ETFs traded on the crypto exchange was announced as $137.46 billion. Data on some prominent companies and the cryptocurrencies they hold…

Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is growing in popularity as blockchain technology becomes embedded in traditional finance. The RWA projects are opening new opportunities for asset-backed digital tokens and increasing market accessibility and liquidity. Based on market data, current valuation, and ecosystem potential, the following list has been flagged as prominent figures in the RWA sphere. Top Promising Real World Assets Projects to WatchRWA projects are gaining momentum, shaping the future of asset tokenization and blockchain-based finance. Here’s a look at the top RWA projects making waves in the space.$ONDO $RSR $OM $PLUME $WHITE $CTC $USUAL $GFI $CFG $PRCL… pic.twitter.com/EiB8W2Qp9T —…

United Kingdom ministers have launched efforts to crack down on crypto traders who try to evade payment of taxes on their profits. Holders of digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or XRP are expected to pay tax on profits generated from trading the assets, a rule that has been in place for a while. Meanwhile, under the new rules, crypto traders will face fines of up to £300 if they fail to provide their personal details to the cryptocurrency service providers they use to make sure they are paying the right amounts to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The government…

Alchemy Pay, a leading payment gateway between fiat and cryptocurrency, has announced its latest collaboration with Blum, a prominent platform for decentralized trading across diverse blockchains. The partnership aims to integrate the $BLUM token of Blum into Alchemy Pay to deliver unparalleled access to fiat off and on-ramps. The platform revealed the details of this initiative in a recent social media post. 🌎$BLUM just got way more accessible! 🌎Thanks to #AlchemyPay’s new partnership with @blumcrypto, users in 173 countries can now buy or sell $BLUM with their favorite fiat methods.Fiat ↔ Crypto? One tap.Ramp now: https://t.co/X263ArkDw7https://t.co/3MOyU0P99Y$ACH pic.twitter.com/5o1dD5zjMj — Alchemy Pay|$ACH:…

AI infrastructure firm CoreWeave (CRWV) has agreed to buy bitcoin miner Core Scientific (CORZ) in an all-stock deal valuing CORZ at approximately $20.40 per share, based on recent closing prices. The offer price is near the middle of investment bank Jefferies’ prior estimated takeout range of $16–$23/share. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2025. Core Scientific shares were 22% lower, trading around $14 at publication time, while fellow bitcoin miners and possible high performance computing plays like HUT 8 (HUT) and Cleanspark (CLSK) were down more than 7%. Another similarly-situated miner, IREN (IREN), however, was higher by 3%.…

Automobili Lamborghini has taken a bold step into the digital realm, announcing a partnership with photorealistic Metaverse platform Wilder World to debut its all-new Temerario super sports car and the track-ready Temerario GT3 as limited-edition digital collectibles. Marking the marque’s first expansion of its Fast ForWorld digital engagement platform, the initiative blends high-octane automotive heritage with cutting-edge Web3 experiences. Beginning July 11—coinciding with the in‑real‑life unveiling of the Temerario GT3 at England’s Goodwood Festival of Speed—fans will be able to mint 590 digital street-legal Temerario “Streetcars” and 10 ultra‑rare Temerario GT3 “Racecars” for $300 each. Both collections will be offered via the Wilder World and Fast ForWorld…