In major move, El Salvador advances sale of state-run Chivo Bitcoin wallet
IMF Mission Chief for El Salvador disclosed Monday that discussions regarding the wallet's sale have reached advanced stages
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Russia’s central bank proposes plan to allow retail investors to buy crypto
Key Takeaways The Bank of Russia has unveiled a comprehensive regulatory proposal that would establish a legal pathway for Russian citizens to invest in crypto. The framework introduces a bifurcated system distinguishing between retail and professional market participants, each subject…
Russian central bank acknowledges crypto mining as one factor behind Ruble’s rise
Key Takeaways In a major development, Russia’s central bank has, for the first time, openly linked the country’s growing Bitcoin mining industry to the strengthening of the Ruble— the nation’s national currency—marking a notable shift in tone from an institution…
South Korean payment giant completes stablecoin payments pilot for foreign shoppers
Key Takeaways South Korean payments giant BC Card has moved a step closer to integrating stablecoins into everyday commerce, completing a pilot that allowed overseas visitors to pay Korean merchants using digital assets. The trial, announced on Tuesday, involved blockchain…
Indonesia’s regulator identifies 29 licensed crypto trading platforms
Key Takeaways Indonesia’s financial regulator has formally narrowed the field of who can legally operate in the country’s crypto market, publishing a government-approved list of licensed trading platforms in a move aimed at tightening oversight and protecting users. On December…
Crypto trading is now legal in Ghana, central bank to oversee the sector
Key Takeaways In a major development, Ghana has taken a decisive step toward formalising its fast-growing digital asset economy, passing legislation that places crypto trading under a clear legal and supervisory framework for the first time in the African country.…
Blockchain Association flags concern over banning third-party firms from offering stablecoin rewards
Key Takeaways A growing coalition of crypto and fintech companies is urging US lawmakers to resist efforts that could further restrict how stablecoins are used across digital platforms, warning that expanded limits on customer rewards could reshape the market in…
Brazil’s crypto adoption driven by youth, avg investment crosses $1000: Report
Key Takeaways Brazil’s crypto market expanded sharply in 2025, with transaction volumes climbing 43% year over year, placing the country among the fastest-growing digital-asset markets globally, as per data released by Mercado Bitcoin, the country’s largest crypto exchange. Interestingly, the…
US draft crypto bill proposes tax relief for small stablecoin payments, delayed taxation of crypto rewards
Key Takeaways In a major regulatory development, a new discussion draft circulating in the US House of Representatives proposes changes to how crypto users are taxed, with a focus on small stablecoin payments and income generated through staking and mining.…
Former Alameda and FTX executives hit with multi-year corporate leadership bans
Key Takeaways US regulators have imposed long-term corporate leadership prohibitions on three senior figures tied to the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, barring them from holding executive or board positions for up to a decade. The US Securities and Exchange…
