Household investments in Russian crypto derivatives hit 3.7 billion rubles
The Russian population’s investments in domestic cryptocurrency derivatives are growing, but pose no risk for the country’s financial system, according to the Bank of Russia. Most individual investors maintain relatively small portfolios, and the bulk of the trading volume comes from fewer large participants in the nascent market, the regulator has found.
DWF Labs rolls out $75M DeFi-focused investment fund
DWF Labs unveiled a $75M DeFi fund supporting teams building next-generation on-chain financial infrastructure.
Securitize wins EU approval to run DLT trading system
Securitize gets approval from the EU to run a system for trading and settling tokens.
GameStop, crypto and forecasts fuel sustained retail trading surge
Retail traders have become a trend on the equity market, already changing trading and investment habits.
CFTC’s Pham calls on CEOs to join new crypto innovation council
CFTC Acting Chair Pham is looking for CEOs to join an innovation council.
South Korea’s Upbit operator Dunamu argues that past FIU actions have been overturned in court
Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, is considering an appeal against a $25 million fine and other sanctions imposed by the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
Vitalik Buterin says privacy is “hygiene” after a major data leak at JPMorgan, Citi, and Morgan Stanley
Vitalik Buterin says privacy is “hygiene” after a major data leak at JPMorgan, Citi, and Morgan Stanley.
SEC says FUSE token isn’t a security in new no-action letter
The SEC said Fuse can offer its FUSE token without facing enforcement action.
President Trump unveils Genesis Mission to fast-track AI
President Trump launched the Genesis Mission to accelerate AI research and utilize government supercomputers for breakthroughs in energy, health, and manufacturing.
New Zealand introduces digital currency to financial education program from 2026
Education Minister Erica Stanford announced that New Zealand is set to make changes to its education system, with the government announcing that a mandatory financial literacy program will become embedded within its national curriculum from 2026. According to reports, the curriculum will be scheduled for years 1 to 10, with compulsory implementation scheduled for 2027.