Russia Tells Visa and Mastercard to Finally Leave as Market Share Plummets Below 17%
The statements by Alla Bakina, Director of the Bank of Russia’s National Payment System Department, are supported by the low adoption of these cards in the Russian Federation, which stands at less than 17%. Mir Cards and other payments have substituted Mastercard and Visa. Mastercard and Visa Card Adoption Falls Under 17% in Russia While … Read more
Scammers make $400K through fake Uniswap ads on Google
A blockchain analyst has warned that malicious phishing advertisements impersonating Uniswap have appeared on Google Search, which has netted attackers at least $400,000. Go to Source
Tether Partners With Georgia Government to Launch GELT Stablecoin
Tether plans to introduce GELT, a Georgian lari-backed stablecoin developed with support from the Georgian government. The initiative positions Georgia among the first countries to integrate a national currency directly into blockchain-based financial infrastructure under a dedicated regulatory framework. Georgia Positions Itself as Crypto Hub Through Tether Stablecoin Partnership Tether is preparing to launch a … Read more
Bitmine’s Tom Lee hints at stock tailwinds after firm considered for Russell 3000
Bitmine’s Tom Lee says the firm could be considered for the Russell 1000, and its stock may get a boost from active and passive fund managers. Go to Source
Bitcoin in ‘high-risk zone’ as ETF outflows signal institutional exit: Swissblock
This steady drip of ETF outflow continues to add to the supply side without a visible demand offset, said Glassnode. Go to Source
Meltem Demirors Says Banks Won as Bitcoin ETFs Pull Crypto Into Wall Street’s Orbit
Cryptocurrency is undergoing an identity crisis as the gap widens between its decentralized origins and today’s institution‑driven adoption, argues Meltem Demirors. The Institutional Paradox Meltem Demirors, founder and general partner of early-stage fund Crucible, argues that institutional access hasn’t made bitcoin more useful. Instead, it has triggered an identity crisis, absorbing crypto into the very … Read more
Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman dies aged 32
Ondo Finance says its founder, Nathan Allman, died unexpectedly, with company president Ian De Bode to serve as CEO. Go to Source
Binance Wallet Integrates Platform to Enable Onchain Trading of Real-World Outcomes
Binance unveils a platform that allows users to trade on real-world events using onchain event tokens settled in the stablecoin USDT. Bonding Curve Pricing Mechanism Binance Wallet has launched a new third‑party decentralized application that lets users trade blockchain‑based tokens tied to real‑world events, including sports results, crypto price levels and news outcomes. Known as … Read more
Kelp DAO says rsETH restored 5 weeks after $293M protocol hack
Kelp DAO says that sETH mints, redemptions and rewards operations have been running smoothly since it opened withdrawals for the token earlier this month. Go to Source