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According to local reports, Russia’s central bank is re-examining its long-standing opposition to stablecoins. First Deputy Chairman Vladimir Chistyukhin said the Bank of Russia will conduct a study this year on the feasibility of creating a Russian stablecoin. Previously, Russia had consistently opposed plans for a centralized stablecoin. However, Chistyukhin said foreign practice now warrants a renewed assessment of risks and prospects.Sponsored Sponsored Moscow Reopens the Stablecoin DebateThe shift signals a strategic rethink rather than an immediate policy change. Still, the timing is notable.Over the past year, the United States passed the GENIUS Act, establishing a federal framework for payment stablecoins. The…

As Bitcoin (BTC) trades roughly 50% below its all‑time high, investors are once again asking the familiar question: how long does recovery usually take? Market analyst Sam Daodu believes history offers valuable clues.  No Systemic Bitcoin Collapse This Time? Daodu notes that steep corrections are not unusual for Bitcoin. Since 2011, the cryptocurrency has endured more than 20 pullbacks exceeding 40%. Mid‑cycle declines in the 35% to 50% range have often cooled overheated rallies without permanently derailing long‑term uptrends.  In situations where there was no systemic breakdown in the broader market, Bitcoin has typically reclaimed prior highs in about 14…

As the crypto market recovers, Solana (SOL) has bounced from a major level trendline and momentarily reclaimed a key horizontal level. Some analysts have signaled that a retest of a crucial short-term resistance could be coming, while others have warned that a breakdown to new lows remains possible. Related Reading Solana Bounces From Two-Year Trendline On Friday, Solana bounced 10.3% to break past the $85 area for the first time in three days. The cryptocurrency has been hovering between $78-$88 over the past week, briefly falling to $67 during last Thursday’s correction. SOL lost the mid-zone of its local range…

Yorkville America Equities, the asset manager behind a series of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Truth Social brand, has filed registration documents for two new cryptocurrency ETFs, expanding its push into the digital asset market.According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted Friday, the firm is seeking approval for the Truth Social Bitcoin and Ether ETF, which would offer exposure to the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Yorkville also filed for a second product, the Truth Social Cronos Yield Maximizer ETF, which would invest in and stake CRO$0.08121, the native…

In brief Figure confirmed a data breach, saying that an employee was tricked in a social engineering attack. Stolen files allegedly include names, addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers, per a report. The publicly traded lender says it is offering free credit monitoring to affected individuals. Figure Technology confirmed Friday that it suffered a customer data breach after an employee was targeted in a social engineering attack.The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, saying Figure refused to pay a ransom and that it published 2.5 gigabytes of stolen data. TechCrunch, which first reported on the breach, said that it reviewed…

Bitcoin investors are being forced to rethink why they hold the asset as inflation data cools, according to Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano.“I think the challenge for Bitcoin investors, can you hold an asset when there is not high inflation in your face on a day-to-day basis?” Pompliano said during an interview with Fox Business on Thursday. “Can you still believe in what Bitcoin’s value proposition is, which is that it’s a finite-supply asset. If they print money, Bitcoin is going higher,” he said.“Bitcoin and gold are great long-term things,” he said. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 2.4% in…

U.S. prosecutors have warned of Valentine’s Day romance scams using crypto after cases cost victims millions. Prosecutors in the U.S. state of Ohio have issued a public warning urging Americans to watch for romance scams tied to cryptocurrency as they celebrate Valentine’s Day. The alert drew attention to a rise in emotionally driven fraud cases where victims are persuaded to send digital assets after forming online relationships. Federal Warning Outlines Latest Tactics The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio said criminals often approach targets through dating apps, social platforms, or text messages, then build trust for weeks…

The company blamed it on the most recent violent correction in the crypto market. Crypto lender BlockFills has temporarily suspended client deposits and withdrawals in response to recent market volatility and financial conditions, according to an official statement released by the firm. The decision was taken last week as a protective measure for both clients and the company. Suspending Client Transfers According to the official announcement, BlockFills said that while transfers in and out of the platform are paused, clients have continued access to trading services, including the ability to open and close positions in spot and derivatives markets, as…

In brief Prosecutors say scammers often shift chats to encrypted apps before pushing crypto payments or investments. Analysts warn the schemes use slow trust-building, sometimes allowing small withdrawals to bait larger deposits. U.S. officials link the frauds to Southeast Asian crime networks laundering stolen crypto. U.S. prosecutors are warning that Valentine’s Day may be peak season not just for flowers and dating apps, but for romance scams increasingly tied to crypto fraud and organized crime networks.In an alert issued Thursday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio urged the public to remain vigilant as scammers exploit online…

Bitcoin’s (BTC) bear market has weighed heavily on investors across the spectrum. Corporate treasuries, major whales, and even nation-state holders have all felt the pressure.The cryptocurrency’s slide has slashed the value of El Salvador’s holdings as credit default swaps rise to a five-month high, raising concerns over the country’s IMF program and debt outlook.Sponsored El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bet Under Pressure as Portfolio DropsAccording to the latest data from El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office, the country’s Bitcoin reserves stand at 7,560 BTC, worth approximately $503.8 million. Bloomberg reported that the portfolio’s value has fallen from around $800 million at Bitcoin’s October 2025…