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Policy

Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026

Bank of Russia outlined a new framework intended to let retail and qualified investors buy crypto under defined tests and caps by 2027.

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Markets

Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases

About 21% of people surveyed by the Financial Conduct Authority said they hold between $1,345 and $6,718, and the most popular cryptos are bitcoin and ether.

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Web3

YO Labs Raises $10M to Scale Cross-Chain Crypto Yield Optimization Protocol

The protocol automates yield generation by rebalancing capital across DeFi protocols, factoring in risk, and offers access to various assets.

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Policy

Mexico’s Central Bank Keeps a ‘Healthy Distance’ From Crypto

Banxico’s year-end report reaffirms its anti-crypto stance, highlighting legal risks, low adoption, and the need for international regulation.

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Finance

Bank of America Greenlights Wealth Advisers to Recommend Up to 4% Bitcoin Allocation

The news comes just hours after longtime crypto holdout, asset management giant Vanguard, said it would allow its clientele access to digital asset ETFs.

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Markets

Nearly 25% of Adults With Internet Access in Asia Might Own Crypto, Report Says

Nearly a quarter of adults might own crypto, but ease of use and access remain limiting factors, the report, produced by CoinDesk and Protocol Theory said.

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Markets

Zcash Breaks Into Top-20 Crypto List, Hits $600 for First Time Since 2018

Daily trading volume has jumped to over $1.8 billion, with liquidity deepening across major venues such as Binance, Hyperliquid, and Bybit.

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Markets

Crypto Stocks Climb Alongside Bitcoin and Nasdaq on Chinese Trade Talk Optimism

Robinhood was leading among the exchanges and Trump-affiliated American Bitcoin was higher by 10% after adding to its bitcoin stack.

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Markets

How October Was the Most Destructive Month in Recent Memory for at Least Some Crypto Traders

What began as a triumphant October for bitcoin quickly devolved into chaos as a $19 billion derivatives wipeout and a 17% price plunge left traders reeling.

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Policy

U.S. Crypto Coalition Warns Bank Data Fees Could Cut Off Stablecoins and Wallets

Fintech and crypto groups are urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop banks charging for consumer data access, saying the move would undermine open banking and disconnect crypto wallets and stablecoins from the U.S. financial system.

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