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The Bank of Russia announced an extension of the grace period during which companies will not be charged fees for transactions in digital rubles. This period will now last until December 31, 2026. This decision is aimed at

In recent years, artificial intelligence and robotics have become increasingly important areas of technological progress. One striking example of this trend is Tether's recent announcement of plans to invest €1 billion in Neura,

The Trump Organization, in partnership with Saudi Arabian construction company Dar Global, announced the launch of an ambitious luxury resort project in the Maldives. This project will be the world's first tokenized hotel

Tether has taken another strategic step toward strengthening its position in the global gold market by hiring two leading precious metals specialists from HSBC Holdings Plc. This appointment underscores the company's commitment

The Kyrgyz government has taken a significant step in digital finance by announcing the launch of its own stablecoin, USDKG, which will be backed by state reserves. Concurrently, the government has decided to completely shut

Travis Hill, an official with the US Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), announced that the regulator is actively working to create a system to protect tokenized deposits and is developing regulatory rules for

In the Gosduma of Russia there was a discussion of the mechanism of payment of wages in digital rubles. First Deputy Chairman of the Gosduma Committee on Information Policy and Communications Anton Tkachev reported that the

BNY, one of the oldest banks in the United States, has unveiled a new stablecoin reserve fund aimed at stimulating institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies. This move highlights the growing interest of traditional financial

WisdomTree, which manages over $130 billion in assets, announced a strategic partnership with Chainlink to host net asset value (NAV) data for its tokenized private lending fund, the WisdomTree Private Credit and Alternative

Amid hyperinflation that reached 270% in October, Venezuela is actively implementing cryptocurrency payments in major retail outlets. Italo Atencio, head of the country's National Supermarket Association, stated that

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced plans to pilot the issuance of tokenized notes to be used by primary dealers for settlements using the central bank digital currency (CBDC). Details of this pilot are

The Central Bank of Russia has reiterated its position on the use of cryptocurrencies in the country, stating that they cannot be used as a means of payment. The regulator emphasizes that digital assets can only be used as an

On Monday, cryptocurrency exchange operator Gemini reported its first financial results as a public company, and they were disappointing. Quarterly losses exceeded analysts' estimates, leading to a significant decline in the

TrumpMedia and Technology Group (TMTG), a company owned by US President Donald Trump, announced its intention to hold its Bitcoin and Cronos (CRO) cryptocurrency until at least 2028. This decision was announced in a recently

Famous economist and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman expressed his opinion on the need to create a cryptocurrency fund in Russia. In a recent interview, he noted that such an initiative is not only inappropriate, but can also lead

There were several significant developments in the crypto venture capital world last week that caught the attention of investors and analysts alike. The focus was on venture capital investments in financial infrastructure

According to the latest data provided by CoinGecko, the total market cap of stablecoins has surpassed the historic $250 billion mark. This significant growth highlights the growing importance of stablecoins in the cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency market has seen negative momentum this week. Bitcoin and Ethereum have both fallen, and the CoinDesk 20 Index has lost 7% since Monday. Despite this, stablecoins have seen strong trading volume, suggesting