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Russia moves to watch nearly every crypto transaction its citizens make

Russia is advancing a bill that would give its financial intelligence agency Rosfinmonitoring real-time access to crypto transaction data above 60,000 rubles, with full KYC on both parties, extending even to foreign institutions serving Russian citizens.
Metaplanet wants its Bitcoin to underwrite a credit market

Japan's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, Metaplanet, has launched a joint feasibility study with JPYC, Progmat, and Metaplanet Securities to build Bitcoin-backed digital credit products, aiming to open Japan's debt market to mid-sized companies.
Hoskinson shuts down the Cardano exit rumors

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson calls retirement claims a complete fabrication, pledges continued development across Leios, RealFi and Pogen, as EMURGO's Pentad exit and the SecondFi exploit weigh on ADA near multi-year lows.
Kraken Deploys Agentic Trading Infrastructure to Automate Market Execution

Kraken has launched agentic trading capabilities that allow AI bots to autonomously monitor global markets, analyze real-time data, and execute trades without manual intervention.
NEC and Ava Labs Partner to Launch Biometric-Verified Blockchain Architecture

NEC and Ava Labs sign an MOU to integrate NEC's biometric FaceVC technology into the Avalanche network, enabling hardware-linked identity verification and stablecoin settlement without storing biometric data on-chain.
Clarity ACT Delay Leaves The Industry Vulnerable...

Senator Cynthia Lummis warns that continued delays to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act are pushing crypto innovation, investment, and jobs overseas, leaving U.S. consumers and the industry without regulatory protection.
Standard Chartered Reaffirms $100,000 Bitcoin Target

Standard Chartered is holding its $100,000 year-end Bitcoin price target, calling $BTC a screaming buy as spot ETF inflows and supply dynamics point to a potential year-end rally.
Injective Neutralizes Malicious Threat Without User Impact

Injective Labs identified and deprecated a malicious version of its npm SDK after a developer account was compromised. Security firms confirmed the protocol moved quickly to contain the threat, with no user funds reported at risk.
Pi Monthly Unlocks Enter Crucial Phase

Pi Network is set to unlock over 100,000 PI tokens per month through June 2027, with July's release nearly double June's figure. Here is what the accelerating unlock schedule means for the ecosystem and token price.
Is Bitcoin still Digital Gold?

Bitcoin's 'digital gold' label is being tested in 2026. With $BTC trading around $63,000, sharp price swings, record ETF outflows, and growing institutional interest, we examine whether Bitcoin is still a store of value or something else entirely.


