Regulation
Russia introduces bill to criminalize unregistered crypto services
Individuals and groups would be required to register with the Bank of Russia before offering certain crypto services, or potentially face fines and prison time.
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Regulation
US Senator asks for Binance monitor update amid scrutiny of Iran sanctions
A letter from US Senator Richard Blumenthal said he was concerned about “mounting allegations of dangerously lax anti-money laundering prevention by Binance.”
Technology
Mastercard Partners With Lobstercash and Crossmint to Enable AI Agent Payments
Mastercard partners with Lobstercash and Crossmint to enable AI agent payments, letting users authorize AI to transact using existing credit and debit cards. The post Mastercard Partners With Lobstercash and Crossmint to Enable AI Agent Payments appeared first on CoinGape.
Technology
AI Agents Already Run a Fifth of DeFi, But Still Lose to Humans at Trading
A new report finds that agents have taken over the predictable corners of DeFi, but humans still clear the table when trades get complex.
Technology
Circle rolls out USDC Bridge for native cross-chain stablecoin transfers
USDC Bridge is Circle’s official, native cross-chain bridging solution powered by its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol.
Regulation
Polish PM says crypto firm tied to Russian mafia and secret service backed political rivals
The comments came during a parliamentary vote to overrule the Polish president's vetoing of crypto legislation.
Regulation
SEC Officials Push US Crypto Ambitions in Debut Podcast Episode
The agency's chairman, Paul Atkins, sat down with two key commissioners to outline a shift away from enforcement.
Exchange
Kraken's parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock
Payward Inc., the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has announced its acquisition of derivatives trading platform Bitnomial for $550 million in a combination of cash and stock. The deal represents a significant expansion of Kraken's trading capabilities into the regulated derivatives market, with the transaction expected to
Regulation
France's finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift
France's Finance Minister has publicly called for increased development of euro-denominated stablecoins, marking a significant shift in the government's stance toward privately-issued digital currencies. The minister's statement represents a notable policy reversal from France's previously critical position on stablecoins issued by private
Exchange
Deutsche Börse Invests $200 Million in Kraken Parent Payward to Expand Crypto Push
Deutsche Börse acquires a 1.5% stake in Kraken parent Payward for $200M, deepening ties as the crypto exchange eyes a US IPO at $13.3B valuation. The post Deutsche Börse Invests $200 Million in Kraken Parent Payward to Expand Crypto Push appeared first on CoinGape.
Security
Polkadot-Ethereum Bridge Hack Losses Were 10x Worse Than Reported, Team Admits
Just days after the decentralized finance (DeFi) space breathed a collective sigh of relief over what appeared to be a “failed” mega-hack, the grim reality has set in. The team behind Hyperbridge, the cross-chain protocol facilitating the Polkadot-Ethereum bridge, has confessed that the financial da
Technology
Ethereum just had its busiest quarter ever, capping a three-year comeback
Ethereum recorded its highest quarterly activity levels in network history during Q1 2026, marking a significant milestone in the blockchain's recovery trajectory. The network processed over 400 million transactions during the three-month period, representing a 180% increase from the same quarter in 2023. Transaction fees totaled $2.8