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Moscow Exchange (MOEX), Russia’s top stock exchange, is exploring the possibility of launching round-the-clock crypto trading as the platform moves deeper into digital assets, RBC Investments reported, citing brokerage industry sources. According to the report, MOEX is holding discussions with brokers about how crypto trading should operate. The talks focused on operating hours, account structures, and deposit mechanics. The exchange wants to run around the clock, every day of the week, matching the pace of global crypto venues. MOEX is also exploring infrastructure for crypto-specific accounts and has reportedly begun testing crypto deposits and withdrawals with a limited number of…

Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above $70,000. $BTC is now consolidating above $70,200 and might aim for a steady increase if it clears $71,650. Bitcoin started a decent recovery wave above $69,800 and $70,200. The price is trading above $70,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $70,400 on the hourly chart of the $BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it stays below the $71,000 and $71,650 levels. Bitcoin Price Faces Hurdles Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $69,5500 resistance…

A recent discussion shared by analyst Leo Lanza examined the relationship between Ethereum’s valuation and its total value secured, alongside a comparative market data chart tracking Ethereum’s fully diluted market capitalization and ecosystem TVL from 2016 to 2026. The commentary focused on how valuation dynamics shift when large volumes of capital are secured on-chain. Valuation and Security Dynamics Discussion In the post, Leo Lanza compared assets under management (AUM) in traditional finance with total value secured (TVS) in blockchain systems, noting that the terms can be similar with respect to assets managed or secured. The distinction outlined in the discussion…

In a dramatic strategic shift, Bridge Biotherapeutics has rebranded itself as Parataxis Korea and is pivoting its core business to focus on digital asset treasury management. This transformation marks a definitive end to the company’s journey as a biotechnology drug developer and signals a new chapter in the volatile world of cryptocurrency and blockchain finance. The move, first reported by DealSite, follows the failure of the company’s lead drug candidate and a subsequent sale of management rights. Bridge Biotherapeutics Rebrand: From Drug Discovery to Digital Assets The decision to abandon biotechnology in favor of digital assets represents a radical departure…

TLDR: Technical expansion: The Tallinn protocol upgrade reduced layer-1 block time from 8 to 6 seconds on January 24, 2026. Financial adjustment: The price of the native token $XTZ decreased by 28.7% during the quarter, standing at a value of $0.35. RWA growth: The Uranium.io platform recorded a 1.2% increase in its total value locked, reaching $7.3 million. The evolution shown by Tezos has focused on its technical infrastructure and the consolidation of real-world assets (RWA). The recent Tezos Q1 report, published by the analytics firm Messari, details the financial status of the blockchain protocol and the progress toward the…

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) market and clearing divisions issued no-action relief for fully collateralized event contracts, easing certain swap data reporting and recordkeeping obligations for prediction market operators and clearing organizations. The divisions said Wednesday that they will not recommend enforcement against designated contract markets (DCMs), derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs), or their participants for failing to comply with specified swap-related recordkeeping requirements or for failing to report covered transactions to swap data repositories. The CFTC said the no-action letter comes in response to numerous requests from DCMs and DCOs that list and clear event contracts and said…

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance TR has announced it will list a new AI-themed altcoin, one of the hottest areas in the crypto market. According to the official announcement, Binance TR listed the AIGENSYN (Gensyn) token in the Turkish Lira trading pair today at 20:00. Gensyn, a relatively new altcoin launched at the end of last month, provides a fundamental infrastructure for computing power, data, and information exchange needed in the field of artificial intelligence, according to official information shared by its developers. Related News Chances of Interest Rate Cuts in the U.S. Have Diminished: How Will This Affect the Price of…

Bitcoin has been consolidating between $62K-$75K amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty. Debate has risen over its next move, with predictions ranging from an impending bottom to bullish signals. Evidence suggests indecision among investors is hurting $BTC buying pressure. Bitcoin ($BTC) has been in consolidation between $62,000 and $75,000 over the 25 days of the US-Iran military conflict. Source: CoinMarketCap At press time, the flagship cryptocurrency was trading at $70,748, having gained 1.3% in the day following reported peace talks between the rival nations. The positive price action is also attributed to a year-to-date reversal in Bitcoin ETF outflows, with $2.5…

Ethereum [$ETH] has closed at lower lows since the uptrend collapsed at $2382 nearly a week ago, touching a low of $2202. At press time, Ethereum traded at $2,225, down 1.7% on the daily chart, extending its 3% weekly decline. While the market is on a decline, some market players, especially large entities, have continued to accumulate. Bitmine adds 89,026 $ETH for $197.64 million $ETH has recorded relatively poor performance in 2026 despite recovering from the $1.8k slip. Over this extended period, Tom Lee’s Bitmine remained the only strong Ethereum treasury on the demand side. With the latest purchase, Bitmine…

Riot Platforms (RIOT), a leading Bitcoin mining company, has amended its Bitcoin-backed loan agreement with Coinbase, transitioning from a variable interest rate tied to the federal funds rate to a fixed rate. This strategic move aims to shield the company from the financial uncertainties of interest rate fluctuations, a growing concern in the current macroeconomic environment. The specific interest rate was not disclosed, but the change signals a shift toward greater financial stability for the mining giant. Riot Platforms Bitcoin-Backed Loan Amendment Details The amended loan agreement, reported by The Energy Mag, includes several key changes. Most notably, the interest…