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Russia’s crackdown on cash withdrawals sparks crypto trader fears

The new law allowing Russian banks to cap ATM withdrawals at will is going to seriously impact cryptocurrency trading, experts in the field predict. Small exchange offices and peer-to-peer platforms are likely to be affected the most as Russia takes another step towards completely banning crypto circulation. Targeting fraudsters, Russia to hit crypto traders The new Russian legislation, allegedly designed to fight financial fraud, came into force Sept. 1, 2025. It empowers banks to limit daily cash withdrawals at ATMs to 50,000 rubles ($600) for 48 hours, in case of suspicious transactions. The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has compiled…

LegalSep 7

AEON Pay Introduces Crypto Shopping to Brazil, Bridging Crypto Scan-to-Pay with PIX

AEON, a next-generation framework for crypto payments, is excited to announce the launch of its Scan-to-Pay feature in Brazil. The platform leverages AEON Pay, its Web3 mobile solution, for this launch. This initiative aims to encourage Brazilian shoppers to scan PIX QR codes and use their crypto assets at millions of merchants. In this way, AEON creates a link between the country’s widely used payment system and digital assets. We’ve landed in Brazil! 🇧🇷 With #AEON Pay, users in Brazil can now scan any PIX QR code at checkout and pay directly with crypto, bringing seamless Web3 payments to millions…

ExchangesSep 7

Unified security layers may accelerate institutional crypto adoption

Shared security protocols are positioning themselves as solutions to infrastructure challenges that have complicated institutional blockchain adoption due to unified security layers’ potential ability to reduce development costs and technical barriers for enterprises. According to Symbiotic CEO Misha Putiatin, the shared security model allows organizations to leverage existing blockchain security infrastructure rather than building custom systems. Shared security consists of a unified layer where users stake assets, and multiple applications can build upon that security-focused infrastructure. This structure enables institutions to address development timelines and allocate resources effectively. In an interview with CryptoSlate, Putiatin described the value proposition as immediate…

BlockchainSep 7

Ethereum price down after new all-time high above $4,900, can it crash?

Ethereum’s price has slipped nearly 5% after hitting a new all-time high of $4,946 earlier today. Summary Ethereum price has cooled off after hitting an all-time high on Aug. 25. Historical data suggests that September could be bearish for ETH. Technicals portray a contrasting outlook as ETH trades within an ascending channel on the daily chart. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price rallied over 21% to hit a new all-time high of $4,946 on Aug. 25 before settling down at $4,713 as of press time. At this price, it remains 26% above since the beginning of August and…

EthereumSep 7

Bureaucratic Stalemate Keeps India on Sidelines as Stablecoin Race Heats Up in Asia

India's massive Web3 ecosystem remains paralyzed by bureaucratic turf wars that industry leaders warn are costing the nation trillions, while Asian neighbors race ahead with clear stablecoin frameworks as the U.S. guides financial institutions through landmark legislation. "None of them," Aishwary Gupta, Global Head of Payments & RWAs at Polygon Labs, told Decrypt, when asked whether Indian banks are ready to support stablecoin infrastructure. In an interview with Decrypt, Gupta discussed India's position in what he describes as an emerging "crypto cold war." He estimates India could save $68 billion (₹5.7 lakh crores) annually by integrating stablecoins into international payment…

RegulationSep 7

Hong Kong Licensing Vs Mainland Guardrails

In July, the United States set a global benchmark for digital dollars with the passage of the GENIUS Act, the first federal framework for stablecoins. With this bill, Washington confirmed that dollar-backed tokens will underpin digital settlement. The move has intensified debate in Asia. China faces a dilemma: promoting yuan use while preserving strict capital controls. Hong Kong offers a compromise through its new licensing regime, which took effect on August 1. Hong Kong Opens While Mainland China Tightens The Hong Kong Monetary Authority requires issuers to hold HK$25 million in capital, maintain segregated liquid reserves, and follow anti-money-laundering standards.…

LegalSep 7

Korea Tackles Market Manipulation, Bakkt in Japan, and More

Welcome to the Asia Pacific Morning Brief—your essential digest of overnight crypto developments shaping regional markets and global sentiment. Grab a green tea and watch this space. South Korea cracks down on crypto manipulation while Japanese firms pivot toward Bitcoin strategies. Meanwhile, Alibaba-linked entities make significant Ethereum investments, signaling broader institutional adoption across Asia-Pacific markets despite regulatory enforcement actions. Korea Cracks Down on Crypto Market Manipulation South Korea’s Financial Services Commission announced criminal referrals for crypto market manipulation. Large-scale “whale” investors artificially used billions of won to inflate multiple cryptocurrency prices. These manipulators concentrated suspicious orders before selling entire holdings…

ExchangesSep 7

Tangem Integrates WalletConnect v5.27 for Safer NFT and DeFi Experience

Tangem, an advanced hardware wallet solution provider, has collaborated with WalletConnect, a next-gen connectivity layer. The main purpose of this partnership is to provide an intuitive and secure Web3 experience. As Tangem mentioned in its official announcement, the development attempts to streamline Wallet-to-dApp interactions, apart from guaranteeing user safety while exploring NFTs, decentralized finance (DeFi), and blockchain applications. Hence, the joint effort endeavors to build trust, accelerate Web3 adoption, and improve security. WalletConnect 🤝 @Tangem Human-readable. Safe. Smart. The way wallets should be. https://t.co/ufcpxRIe6k — WalletConnect (@WalletConnect) September 3, 2025 Tangem and WalletConnect Partner to Bring Safer and Intuitive Wallet-to-dApp…

BlockchainSep 7

Can Ethereum Flip Bitcoin Soon? Here’s What Experts Say

Raoul Pal predicts Ethereum will outperform Bitcoin, with Solana and SUI next in line. Institutional inflows push ETH near $5,000 as staking tops $40B. Analysts see a real chance of ETH flipping BTC as adoption accelerates. Ethereum is the crypto world’s favorite right now. And the predictions are getting more and more interesting by the day. Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal shared his outlook on X, saying: “My general thesis for the full cycle is ETH outperforms BTC. SOL outperforms ETH and SUI outperforms SOL due to where they all are on the network adoption curve.” His comments come as…

EthereumSep 7

Crypto.com CEO bets on Fed rate cut to fuel crypto markets in Q4

Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek is confident that digital assets will be boosted in the fourth quarter of the year, primarily driven by the US central bank reducing interest rates. Marszalek said in an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday that Crypto.com revenue is likely to be better this year, “especially if we see a Fed rate cut and a strong Q4 following.” He added that he’s betting on the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates at its Sept. 17 meeting, which is usually good for crypto as borrowing becomes cheaper and more liquidity is available for riskier investments. The Fed's last…

RegulationSep 7