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Russia Sets July 2027 Deadline to Halt P2P Crypto Transactions
The Central Bank of Russia clarified that transactions between Russian citizens using self-custody wallets or from a regulated broker to a self-custody wallet will be banned starting July 1, 2027. The institution stressed that these…
XRP Price Battles $1.30 as $2.77B Futures Market Loses Momentum
XRP’s price is fighting to hold $1.29 as its $2.77 billion futures market loses momentum and sellers maintain control. Technical indicators favor further weakness, yet oversold readings suggest a recovery isn’t entirely off the…
Bitcoin’s Old Guard Stirs as 13-Year-Old Wallets Move Millions
Two bitcoin addresses dating to 2013 collectively moved approximately $34 million in bitcoin within five seconds on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, with both transactions appearing at block height 971894. Two 2013 Bitcoin Wallets Wake Up in the…
French Assembly Narrowly Adopts Stablecoin Swap Tax Proposal
If passed, the measure would subject French cryptocurrency holders to a 31.4% capital gains tax each time they exchange a cryptocurrency for a stablecoin. Analysts agree this would prompt French crypto holders to consider alternatives to…
Lopp’s Wrench Attack Map Hits 702 After AI-Assisted Search Work
Bitcoin security expert Jameson Lopp’s archive of physical attacks against cryptocurrency holders has more than doubled to over 700 documented incidents after researcher Pizza Bitcoiner used artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted searches to…
XRP Ledger Nears Oct. 23 Upgrade as Lending Votes Fall Short
The XRP Ledger is heading toward an Oct. 23 software upgrade that fixes a peculiar security flaw, one that could let certain authorized accounts create tokens instead of destroying them. Meanwhile, its long-awaited native lending system…
Turkey’s Justice Minister Confirms Richard Heart’s Istanbul Bust
Turkish authorities detained HEX founder Richard Heart and four others in Istanbul, uncovering an extraordinary collection of cash, luxury goods, weapons and electronics. The haul included an estimated $7.15 million in cash, six…
Richard Heart Arrested, XRP DAT Rings Nasdaq Bell, And More – Weekly Recap
This week’s stories included crypto treasuries, legal drama, AI infrastructure and exchange fundraising. Evernorth showcased its 473 million XRP treasury after listing on Nasdaq, while HEX founder Richard Heart was reportedly detained in…
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $152M as Blackrock Drives Friday Selloff
U.S. crypto ETFs closed Friday under renewed selling pressure, with bitcoin funds losing $82.39 million and ether ETFs shedding another $69.68 million. Solana, XRP and zcash also finished lower, while NEAR once again attracted fresh…
Ethereum Derivatives Flash Mixed Signals as Bulls Hold the Edge
Ethereum’s price has spent the week bouncing between $2,324 and $2,575, but beneath the price swings, derivatives traders are carrying $30.59 billion in futures exposure while options bulls command nearly 62% of outstanding positions.…