_The Bank of Russia proposes rules for non-qualified investors to access crypto, while qualified investors gain broader permissions under safeguards._
The Bank of Russia has introduced a new concept regulating cryptocurrency access in Russia. Both qualified and non-qualified investors are

XRP is experiencing rising retail skepticism, often a precursor to price increases, despite Flare's new yield-boosting product. Historical trends suggest potential bullish outcomes, as negative sentiment has previously led to rebounds in XRP's value.

On December 22, Bitcoin ETFs saw $142 million in withdrawals as investors shifted to Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs. Despite the trend, BlackRock's IBIT recorded a $6 million inflow, highlighting its unique appeal to institutional investors amidst market volatility.

Ethereum stablecoins are shifting from peer-to-peer to larger business transactions, with B2B volumes increasing 156% and average transaction sizes up by 45%. This suggests greater institutional confidence and a move towards enterprise-focused payment infrastructure.

_Cardano ecosystem token NIGHT drops over 27% in one day amid oversupply, airdrop selling, and broader crypto market weakness._
The Cardano ecosystem faced renewed turbulence as NIGHT posted a sharp daily decline. The token fell about 27%. As a result, market sentiment dropped considerably.

_BitMine adds $88 million in Ethereum Treasury, now holding over 4 million ETH, building toward a 5% supply stake amid market volatility._
BitMine has expanded its Ethereum treasury during a period of market volatility. The company purchased roughly $88 million worth of ETH, bringing total holdi

_A crypto whale expands its short positions to $243M in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, betting on price declines across all three._
A well-known crypto whale has increased its leveraged short positions in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). This action has pushed the whale’s total s

_El Salvador advances Bitcoin talks with IMF, nearing Chivo wallet sale and securing a $1.14B loan under the EFF program._
El Salvador is progressing in its talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding its Bitcoin project. These discussions focus on enhancing transparency and

_Shift4 launches stablecoin settlement on Polygon network, enabling faster merchant payments, round-the-clock fund movement._
Polygon continues expanding its role in global payments as Shift4 launches stablecoin settlement on its network. The move allows hundreds of thousands of merchants to

By the time 2025 arrived, the crypto market had largely moved past its fixation on headline growth. User numbers, trading volumes, geographic expansion – these figures still matter, but they no longer impress on their own. For many market participants, especially those who lived through

_Devcon 8 is visiting Mumbai following the racist assault on the Indian developer in Argentina that created controversy on a worldwide platform. Ethereum Foundation declares Q4 2026 flagship occasion in India._
An Indian developer’s simple greeting on X became a flashpoint for global racism.