Russia is showing signs of rethinking a hard-line stance on stablecoins as Western sanctions enforcement tightens and cross-border payment routes become more constrained, according to recent reporting and public comments from officials. The push is being framed less as an embrace of crypto and more as a practical response to trade friction, settlement risks, and … Read more
The Russian Ministry of Finance, together with federal authorities and the Central Bank, has released a policy document outlining a national framework for the tokenization of real sector assets, signaling a coordinated push to integrate digital technologies into the country’s traditional economy. The document, titled “Concept for Tokenization of Real Sector Assets of the Russian … Read more
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there are rumors suggesting that China is developing digital assets that would not be backed by the yuan, raising new questions about Beijing’s long-term strategy in digital finance. The comments come amid intensifying global competition over digital currencies, payment infrastructure, and the future architecture of international finance. Key Takeaways … Read more
French police carried out a search at the Paris office of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, as part of an ongoing investigation into the company’s compliance with national regulations, according to officials familiar with the matter. The operation marks a significant escalation in scrutiny of major technology platforms operating in France, … Read more
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he was unaware that Abu Dhabi entities had invested $500 million into the World Liberty crypto project, distancing himself from the funding and attributing responsibility to his sons. Speaking to reporters, Trump stated that he was not directly involved in the project’s fundraising activities and suggested that outside investments … Read more