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Cryptocurrencies and stablecoins will be in the focus of Russian legislative efforts next year, a prominent member of the parliament in Moscow has indicated. Creating a legal framework for digital finance will be a top priority, the high-ranking lawmaker emphasized as Russia moves to regulate its crypto space. Digital assets and finance become Russia’s priority Russian legislators will put a particular emphasis on adopting rules for the country’s market for digital financial assets, cryptocurrencies, and stablecoins in 2026. The pledge came from the head of a parliamentary body with significant influence over the legislative process in this field. Digital finance…

Ethereum is gaining momentum, and several technical signals suggest that a significant move could be on the way. With key support levels holding and bullish patterns forming, the market may be setting up for a notable upside. Golden Pocket Rejection: Confirming The High-Risk Scenario In a recent update on X, analyst Luca referenced his recent market commentary, noting that Ethereum price action unfolded exactly as he had anticipated, with the price tapping into the lost high-timeframe support range. This range aligned with the golden pocket between the 0.5 and 0.618 Fibonacci retracement levels, and the price rejected there, confirming the…

Crypto-focused venture capital investment reached $4.65 billion in the third quarter, the second-highest amount of activity since crypto exchange FTX collapsed in late 2022 and decimated venture bets on crypto. Galaxy Digital’s head of research, Alex Thorn, said in a report on Monday that Q3’s venture bets were a 290% quarter-on-quarter jump and the largest quarter since Q1, which saw $4.8 billion in investments. “Despite remaining below 2021-2022 bull market levels, venture activity remains active and healthy overall. Sectors like stablecoins, AI, blockchain infrastructure, and trading continue to draw deals and dollars, and pre-seed activity remains consistent.” Venture capital funding…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a comprehensive report on the potential impact of the growing stablecoin market and the adequacy of global regulations in handling it. In the “Understanding Stablecoins” report released on Thursday, the IMF analyzed the various approaches regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and the European Union, had taken in establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Although the report noted that emerging regulations could mitigate risks to macrofinancial stability, the landscape was “fragmented,” both in policymakers’ approaches and how stablecoins are issued. “The proliferation of new stablecoins across different blockchains and exchanges raises…

MNEE has officially announced its integration with Banxa’s global fiat-to-crypto platform. This move allows users across more than 220 countries and regions to access stablecoins. The integration supports users in converting traditional fiat currencies into MNEE in a compliant and secure manner. 🪙 MNEE x Banxa: GENIUS Act-compliant USD-backed stablecoin, is here!@MNEE_cash is now supported by @BanxaOfficial’s global fiat-to-crypto on ramp giving you a simple, compliant way to access MNEE directly in over 220 countries and regions.👉 https://t.co/VOXyrIG9sC#MNEE… pic.twitter.com/2AGLTgscoX — Banxa (@BanxaOfficial) December 3, 2025 Banxa’s infrastructure provides the necessary framework to facilitate seamless transactions between fiat and Web3 assets.…

Ethereum price is attempting once again to break free from the long-standing $3,000 barrier, but the effort has stalled. After briefly moving higher, ETH slipped back toward this support range, signaling that the market remains divided. While bullish momentum is slowly returning, investor impatience could weigh on recovery if a clear direction fails to emerge soon. Ethereum Investors Could Sell Their ETH The MVRV Long/Short Difference is nearing the neutral line, signaling a potential shift in profit dominance between long-term and short-term holders. This metric tracks whether long-term holders (LTHs) or short-term holders (STHs) are realizing more gains. For Ethereum,…

The stablecoin market cap jumped from $200 billion to $309 billion between July and November 2025, prompting issuers to purchase $109 billion in US Treasury bills to comply with a federal mandate embedded in the GENIUS Act. This dramatic growth marks a significant shift in how the US government finances its operations. The shift transfers regulatory oversight for stablecoins from the Federal Reserve to the Treasury Department through a new digital dollar policy. Legislative Framework Drives Treasury Demand On July 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, creating the first…

Italy’s Economy Ministry has ordered a detailed review of current protections against crypto risks, officials said on Thursday. The review will focus on safeguards for both direct and indirect investments in crypto-assets by retail investors, regulators added. The decision came during a meeting of the Committee for Macroprudential Policies. The committee includes the heads of the Bank of Italy, market watchdog Consob, insurance and pension regulators, and the Treasury’s director general, according to Reuters reporting. Committee members warned that risks from crypto-assets could rise. Growing connections between crypto and the wider financial system, along with inconsistent international regulations, could heighten…

VTB, Russia’s second-largest bank by assets, intends to allow investors to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through its brokerage accounts. The financial services giant is currently offering clients to invest in crypto derivatives but plans to provide direct exposure to the digital assets next year. VTB set to enter crypto trading market in 2026 Majority state-owned VTB Bank, formerly Vneshtorgbank, plans to launch crypto trading services as soon as this business is regulated. Russian financial authorities have already indicated this is likely to happen in the coming months. VTB’s customers will be able to buy, hold, and sell decentralized digital currencies…

The amount of Ether stored on centralized crypto exchanges is at an unprecedented low, which could result in a supply squeeze, say analysts. Ether (ETH) exchange balances fell to 8.7% on Thursday last week, the lowest they have been since the network launched in mid-2015. The amount of the asset held on exchanges remained low at 8.8% on Sunday, according to Glassnode data. The amount of ETH on exchanges has declined by 43% since the beginning of July, which was around the time when digital asset treasury (DAT) purchasing started ramping up. “ETH is quietly entering its tightest supply environment…