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Russia to Ban P2P Crypto Trading in 2027: What You Need to Know
Starting July 1, 2027, Russia will ban peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading between individuals, according to the Bank of Russia. All transactions must go through licensed intermediaries, marking one of the country’s biggest crypto policy shifts yet.
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Coinbase & Marqeta Bring Stablecoin Payment Cards to Businesses
Coinbase has expanded its partnership with Marqeta to introduce stablecoin-backed payment cards for businesses, enabling 24/7 funding and seamless crypto spending through existing card networks worldwide. The move signals growing institutional confidence in stablecoin infrastructure for everyday commerce.
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Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin: New Alliance Forms
Nine blockchain organizations have formed the Quantum Alliance to protect Bitcoin from the eventual arrival of quantum computers that could crack wallet encryption. Roughly 6.4 million BTC, including 1.1 million tied to Satoshi Nakamoto, are potentially at risk if standards are not updated in time.
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Japan’s 3 Megabanks Launch Yen Stablecoin for Payments
Japan’s three megabanks — MUFG, Mizuho, and SMBC — are jointly testing a yen-backed stablecoin for cross-border payments, with first real-world transactions targeted by March 2027. This marks a major step toward mainstream crypto adoption by traditional finance.
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Solana Shanghai Event Blocked by Police: What Happened?
A planned Solana community event in Shanghai was shut down by police after over an hour of waiting, highlighting China’s strict stance on crypto. Here’s what happened and what it means for SOL holders.
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Firelight Adds Onchain Protection to Kraken USDC Vault
Firelight has integrated its onchain cover protocol with Kraken’s Protected Strategies USDC vault, marking its first major exchange partnership. The move brings built-in, programmatic protection to one of the largest onchain earn programs in DeFi, signaling a broader shift toward safer decentralized finance.
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MSCI New Rules Put Strategy at Risk of Index Exclusion
MSCI has approved new rules that could remove Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) from major stock indices due to its massive Bitcoin holdings. The decision may impact demand for MSTR shares and complicate future BTC purchases, signaling a new era of regulatory scrutiny for crypto-heavy companies.
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Vitalik Buterin’s Private AI Setup: A New Standard for Crypto Privacy
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has revealed his ‘paranoid mode’ setup for AI agents, combining anonymous crypto payments, encrypted network routing, and local processing to protect user privacy. This blueprint could shape how we securely interact with AI in the future.