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Cryptocurrencies and EU sanctions: new measures against disinformation

Cryptocurrencies become the focus of the latest sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) against activities of evading restrictions, illicit financing, and the spread of pro-Russian disinformation. A strategic decision, made on Tuesday, introduces targeted actions that emphasize both individuals and the digital financial infrastructures associated with these phenomena. EU sanctions on cryptocurrencies and their motivations The role of companies: the case of A7 OOO and interference in Moldova An increasingly complex response to influence operations EU sanctions on cryptocurrencies and their motivations The European Union has adopted new sanctions on nine individuals and six entities involved in the use…

Regulation

PAX and Lunu Pay Enable Crypto Payments at 80 Million Terminals Globally

PAX Technology has partnered with Lunu Pay to enable crypto payments across its global network of 80+ million terminals, letting retailers accept bitcoin, ethereum, and more with instant fiat conversion and zero volatility risk. 80 Million Payment Terminals to Accept BTC, ETH and Other Cryptocurrencies In a major step toward real-world crypto adoption, PAX Technology, one of the world’s largest payment terminal providers, has teamed up with crypto payment firm Lunu Pay to bring digital currency acceptance to physical retail. According to an exclusive shared with Bitcoin.com News, the partnership allows merchants using PAX’s Android-based POS (Point of Sale) terminals…

Exchanges

RISC Zero launches Boundless testnet on Base

This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The incentivized testnet (mainnet beta) of RISC Zero’s Boundless network went live on Base yesterday. Boundless is not a new blockchain. Boundless is a marketplace for zero-knowledge virtual-machine (zkVM) proofs — sometimes called a proof market — that can deploy to any network and settle proofs anywhere. Who needs it? Any chain or application that wants to process heavy computation onchain, but whose existing virtual environment is ill-suited to leverage zk technology. Boundless lets teams do so without making radical changes to their architecture. Just like how…

Blockchain

Bitcoin eyes $112k as Strategy announces plans to buy $2.1B BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) price trades above $111,400 and eyes $112k amid new bullish momentum. Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, has announced plans to buy up to $2.1 billion in BTC. The company’s plans and overall market outlook are boosting bulls. Bitcoin (BTC) rose above $111,000 again after a brief retreat from its all-time high. The top crypto traded at $111,486 at the time of writing, just off the ATH of $111,861 reached on Wednesday. While the daily range included a revisit of prices below $111k, Strategy’s, formerly MicroStrategy, announcement looks to have injected fresh impetus into Bitcoin bulls. With BTC near $111.5k, bullish…

Bitcoin

Record Staking, Stablecoin Boom, and $63 Billion TVL

Ethereum (ETH) outperformed Bitcoin by 6% in Q2 2025. The analysis from the on-chain research platform DeFi Report reveals strong bullish signals for ETH. The report indicates that Ethereum is on the verge of a breakout, driven by institutional investment, stablecoin growth, and the potential of the GENIUS Act. Ethereum’s Q2 2025 The DeFi Report provides a comprehensive overview of the network’s developments in the past quarter, highlighting positive factors and growth potential. According to the report, Ethereum’s total value locked (TVL) surged 33% from the previous quarter, reaching $63.4 billion. This growth was fueled by a significant increase in…

Ethereum

Russian businesses to be fined for crypto payroll

Russian companies that have been tempted to pay employees in cryptocurrency are likely to be hit with hefty fines, according to labor authorities in Moscow. Crypto has been gaining traction as a means of remuneration since Russia permitted limited use of cryptocurrencies in cross-border transactions, but regulators are adamant that the ruble remains the only legal tender, including when it comes to wages. Russia’s labor agency threatens fines for crypto salaries Russian businesses are not allowed to pay salaries in cryptocurrency, fully or partially, according to Russia’s State Labor Inspectorate. The agency outlined its categorical stance in a response to…

Markets

Ripple CTO Breaks Silence on Choice of Ripple Naming

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has broken his silence on a long-standing question in the cryptocurrency community: Was Ripple named after the Grateful Dead's iconic song? In a recent X conversation, a user asked the Ripple CTO if the name "Ripple" was inspired by the Grateful Dead's 1970 hit song "Ripple." Schwartz responded, saying, "Somewhat. I think if we weren't able to get the domain ripple.com, we likely wouldn't have chosen the name ripple. We got the domain because a great guy who was a Dead fan registered it because of the song and he liked the company.” Somewhat. I think…

Altcoins

Crypto Bills Squeak Through After Dramatic Standoff on House Floor

The House’s much touted “Crypto Week” made it back on track Wednesday, with a re-do administrative vote to consider three major crypto bills squeaking by after a small group of right wing Republicans acquiesced to the demands of party leadership and President Donald Trump. The dramatic vote, 215-211, came down to the buzzer, with a small set of Republicans voting against the rule until a lively exchange with party leaders on the House floor prompting them to change their votes to “yes” at the final moment. Now, the House will be able to move toward final votes on several bills…

Regulation

Following Bithumb Exchange, Upbit Exchange Announced That It Will List This Altcoin! Here Are the Details

Upbit, one of South Korea's leading digital asset exchanges, announced new transaction support for the Caldera (ERA) token running on the Ethereum network. Upbit's Triple Market Support for Caldera (ERA): KRW, BTC, and USDT Trading Pairs Open ERA will be available for trading on KRW (Korean won), BTC and USDT trading pairs starting at 00:30 on July 18, 2025. Caldera (ERA) Begins Operations with Three Different Markets Supported markets: KRW, BTC, USDT Supported network: Ethereum Transaction start: July 18, 2025, 00:30 In-network transactions for ERA: Only Ethereum network is supported Contract address: 0xE2AD0BF751834f2fbdC62A41014f84d67cA1de2A The stock exchange warned that the start…

Exchanges

The Graph Integrates with TRON to Enable Real-Time Data Streaming

The Graph, a decentralized data platform for web3, has announced a new integration with the TRON blockchain. TRON DAO, which supports decentralized internet development through blockchain and dApps, will now benefit from The Graph’s Substreams technology. This tool, developed by StreamingFast, allows developers to stream blockchain data in real time. Through Substreams, developers working on TRON can access live data such as wallet activity, token swaps, and TVL. This is expected to improve data access for TRON-based platforms like JustLend and SunSwap. Developers will no longer need to build custom backend systems, which helps reduce setup time and complexity. TRON’s…

Blockchain