Sberbank CEO Herman Gref announced that using cryptocurrencies as a payment method within Russia is currently prohibited by law and is unlikely to be allowed in the near future. Speaking at the “FI day.

The Digital Administrative and Financial Reform Council recently held its eighth meeting in Japan, and the resulting documents paint a picture of digital rulership utilizing AI, drones, NFTs, robots, massive cloud-based data sharing, and even medical check-ups at train stations.

A 41-year-old dual citizen of China and St. Kitts and Nevis, Daren Li, has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering utilizing crypto. The charge involves a complex scheme that allegedly laundered millions of dollars linked to crypto investment scams.

Authorities in Grant County, Indiana, have recovered $36,000 in a cryptocurrency scam involving Prateek Jain, a 33-year-old man from Kolkata, India. Jain faces charges of felony fraud and money laundering after allegedly convincing a Marion, Indiana resident to deposit funds into a bitcoin ATM as part of the scam.

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has announced the expansion of its tokenized USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, known as BUIDL.

A 32-year-old woman has been charged with murdering Mirshahi. However, it isn't confirmed whether the case has ties to his involvement with crypto.

Republicans have held onto their control of the U.S. House of Representatives, which could usher in crypto-friendly lawmakers.

Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck is set to become the first Japanese crypto exchange to list on the Nasdaq, with a debut expected by December 10.

It can be hard to make sense of the price of bitcoin, which has swung wildly throughout its history. But in the aftermath of Donald Trumps presidential victory in the United States, its reached unprecedented highs.

In a groundbreaking move, Coincheck, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange owned by Monex Group, has secured SEC approval to list on the Nasdaq, making it the first Japanese crypto exchange to do so. The Dec. 10 listing signals a significant step in global market integration for Japans crypto industry.

Linea introduces decentralized governance through a Swiss non-profit association, empowering community members with legal rights and announces plans for a $LINEA token launch in Q1 2025.

TRES Finance is revolutionizing crypto treasury management by offering 100% data coverage and leveraging AI tools, according to CEO Tal Zackon. Discover how they are tackling blockchain data complexity.

Jesse Pollak, the creator of the Ethereum layer-2 network Base, expects the Coinbase Wallet feature to be available for users in 50 countries by the end of 2025.

Binance announces new trading pairs and trading bot services, enhancing user experience by introducing ACT/TRY, COW/TRY, CETUS/TRY, TROY/TRY, and PNUT/TRY pairs.

Crypto watchers and investors in Italy have received encouraging news: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government is considering a watered-down tax hike. From the initial proposal of 46%, which was announced last second week of October, the Italian government is currently re-evaluating the plan to limit the increase “to just 28%”.

The Federal Bureau Of Investigation, on Wednesday, raided the home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan as part of a Justice Department investigation into allegations that the crypto prediction platform allowed U.S.-based users to place bets in violation of regulatory agreements. Coplan responded on social media, expressing dismay over what he characterized as "a last-ditch effort" by the administration to target companies perceived to be associated with political opposition.

Pro-crypto Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has been nominated by US President Donald Trump to serve as the Attorney General of the United States. Gaetz, a Republican representative known for his strong stance on justice reform and cryptocurrency advocacy, has garnered attention in recent years for his outspoken views on federal oversight and digital currency policies.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has acquired the Utopia Labs team to accelerate its onchain payments roadmap within Coinbase Wallet. “The Utopia team has been on the ground floor building onchain payments products for years,” Jesse Pollak, head of Base and Coinbase Wallet at Coinbase, wrote in a Wednesday (Nov. 13) post on the company's blog.

Senator John Thune of South Dakota has been elected as the next Senate Majority Leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell and positioning himself as a key ally in advancing pro-crypto legislation in the upcoming Congress. The post Pro-Crypto Sen. John Thune Elected as Next Senate Majority Leader appeared first on Cryptonews.

Off The Grid achieves record-breaking active wallet numbers, exceeding 207,000. This web3 shooter's unique features and blockchain integration are attracting attention. Despite a crowded market, OTG's early access performance and influencer marketing campaigns generate substantial interest. The post Off The Grid Hits New Active Wallet High – Can This Cyberpunk Shooter Conquer Web3 Gaming? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Two years after the scandal, the wild tale of the former crypto wunderkind is set for a TV debut.

Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has experienced an unprecedented surge in user activity, with over $7 billion in inflows. This massive influx has contributed to a significant rise in the exchange's reserves and solidified its position as a dominant player in the digital asset market.

The crypto industry spent $40M to unseat Brown, but Warren's likely appointment keeps pressure on the sector.

Kevin Mirshahi and three others were initially kidnapped in late June, but only Mirshahi remained missing.

The former FTX executive who wrote computer code that enabled his imprisoned former boss Sam Bankman-Fried to steal billions of dollars from cryptocurrency customers has built software to help the U.S. government uncover fraud in the stock market.

Both the business units of the companies will transition into a unified brand, though BlockTower Venture Capital will stay independent.

After securing a Republican Senate and a pro-crypto White House, crypto firms are now pushing for reforms at the SEC.

BlockTower's venture capital arm, BlockTower Venture Capital, will continue to operate independantly.

Wyden, a digital asset trading infrastructure provider, secured $16.4 million in Series B funding to expand its client base and strengthen its platform. Wyden to Strengthen Poland Development Hubs On Nov. 13, Wyden, the digital asset trading infrastructure provider, announced it had secured approximately $16.4 million (CHF 14.5 million) in a Series B funding round.

Fireblocks extends its services with the tokenization of tax refunds through NongHyup Bank.

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Prosecutors suggested that the FTX co-founder would be better able to develop a tool to detect “potential illegal activity” in crypto markets if sentenced to time served.

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BlackRock's USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) has expanded its reach to multiple blockchain networks, including Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon, according to a Nov. 13 statement. This expansion is part of BlackRock's strategy to strengthen its tokenization efforts, transforming BUIDL into a multi-chain asset.

In a groundbreaking move, Coincheck, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange owned by Monex Group, has secured SEC approval to list on the Nasdaq, which makes it the first Japanese crypto exchange to do so. Coincheck is anticipated to make its debut as early as December 10th.

The Utopia Labs team will join the Base network to accelerate Coinbase Wallet's on-chain payments buildout.

L2 chains are waking up – and requiring the highest fees in the past three months. None of the L2 chains offer their usual negligibly cheap transactions under $0.01, and all of the leading chains are competing to post to Ethereum.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) wants to seize about $16 million of crypto in a Binance account. In a civil forfeiture lawsuit filed before the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, the DOJ claims its lawsuit follows a year of federal agencies' investigation into Sam Bankman-Fried's (SBF) activities.

Senator John Thune from South Dakota, a pro-crypto advocate and veteran GOP lawmaker, just won the vote to lead the Senate Republican majority next year. Thune served as Mitch McConnell's right-hand man for years, and he is stepping into the leadership role as McConnell retires after nearly two decades as the Republican leader.

Senator John Thune from South Dakota, a pro-crypto advocate and veteran GOP lawmaker, just won the vote to lead the Senate Republican majority next year. Thune served as Mitch McConnell's right-hand man for years, and he is stepping into the leadership role as McConnell retires after nearly two decades as the Republican leader.

After Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown lost reelection, Elizabeth Warren said she would become the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee.

BlackRock announced on November 13th that it was launching its tokenized BUIDL Fund on Aptos, Avax, Arbitrum, OxPolygon, and Optimism. The tokenized fund will expand its access to multiple blockchains through new share classes, said BlackRock's press release.

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After a stellar run in 2020 and 2021, NFTs fell out of favour with the public and seemed to be over.

Hyla Fund Management wants to become the Goldman Sachs of crypto. The firm plans on launching a new Latin America crypto fund as part of its strategy.

For companies like Tesla and Lamborghini, embracing crypto may open new opportunities and even stabilize stock performance by aligning with the tech-savvy emerging tech.

Sen. John Thune, who has backed crypto-related bills, has been elected to serve as Senate Majority Leader next year.

The Bank of France, like a warrior of old, demands order over the chaos of cryptocurrencies, calling for Esma for support.