Key Highlights: The Bank of Russia has established a retail crypto access list featuring Bitcoin, Ether, and USD Tether ($USDT), effective November 17, 2026. Non-qualified retail investors face an annual ceiling of 300,000 rubles per intermediary, whereas qualified investors can trade any cryptoassets without volume caps or list constraints. Moscow Exchange intends to launch digital ...
Key Highlights Trader James Wynn has taken a substantial short position against Bitcoin amid a period of stagnant price action and low trading volume. Market participants are monitoring the move closely, anticipating that the high-profile bet could trigger fresh volatility and short-term price fluctuations. Bitcoin remains at a critical juncture, with broader market players preparing ...
Key Highlights The Bank of Russia has authorized state-owned banking giant Sberbank to custody and facilitate transfers of bitcoin and other digital currencies. New regulatory frameworks restrict unqualified investors to purchasing up to 300,000 rubles ($3,556) in cryptocurrencies annually per intermediary, while qualified investors face no such asset limits. Sberbank plans to launch its proprietary ...
Key Highlights X (formerly Twitter) launches direct trading feature for U.S. users, enabling trades via cashtags like $BTC and $TSLA without leaving the app. Trading executes through five partner platforms—Interactive Brokers, Moomoo, Gemini, Kraken, and Coinbase—with X acting as a gateway, not a broker. The feature builds on cashtag enhancements from earlier this year, advancing ...