Author: Robertson

The Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina has doubled down on recent calls to ban crypto, telling lawmakers that traders should face “stricter punishments.”
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Early-stage investment in Bitcoin-native startups rose in 2024, even as overall funding dropped, with deals up 32% and pre-seed activity climbing 50%.
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Coinbase has filed for XRP futures trading with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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In this edition of the Weekly Crypto Regulation News, lawmakers press the SEC on Trump-linked crypto ties, the Fed faces CBDC hurdles, and bipartisan support boosts stablecoin legislation while the CFTC adjusts its crypto stance.
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Following Trump’s unveiling of global tariffs, Polymarket Recession Odds soared to 60%, reflecting heightened fears of a 2025 economic downturn as U.S. markets experienced a two-day plunge totaling 3,700 points.
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