Sberbank crypto trading cleared in Russia, target launch Dec 1
Sberbank crypto trading cleared as the Bank of Russia lists it as an exchange operator and depository; launch targets Dec 1 but retail use faces strict caps.
Trump diesel agreement with Russia clears six-month OFAC license
Trump diesel agreement lets OFAC license Russian diesel for about six months, as critics argue it undercuts new Russia sanctions authorities Trump signed.
Tether freezes USDT linked to suspected Ledger reseller thefts near $90 million
Tether freezes USDT tied to suspected Ledger reseller thefts, MistTrack said. Multi-chain flows and unknown freeze size mean only part of losses may be recover…
Vitalik Buterin AI cryptography risks, no rush to new wallets
Vitalik Buterin AI cryptography warning says reduce exposure where practical but avoid rushed migrations, as Ethereum leans on hash-based designs.
Justin Drake urges ‘bunker mode’ after OpenAI math breakthroughs, flags ECDSA risk
OpenAI math breakthroughs led Justin Drake to urge ‘bunker mode’ and moves to unexposed-key addresses, warning ECDSA could face a shorter timetable.
Magnificent seven earnings to lag as S&P 493 seen growing 27.7%
magnificent seven earnings are forecast to grow 20.3% in Q3, trailing the S&P 493’s 27.7%, per Russell Investments, a 7.4-point gap beside record index highs.
PIMCO’s ZROZ falls to all‑time low as long‑dated Treasury STRIPS sell off
PIMCO’s ZROZ fell to an all-time low at $53.73. Protos reports the ETF is down 16% YTD and 73% from 2020. It tracks principal-only Treasury STRIPS (25–30y), ma…
Base’s Cobalt upgrade adds multi-rule compliance and conditional transactions for tokeniz…
Base’s Cobalt upgrade expands the B20 token standard with stackable compliance checks, corporate-action display updates, optional admin transfers, and price-co…
Aave plan would fund institutional loans by borrowing against the DAO’s crypto
Aave Labs outlined an institutional lending structure funded by DAO borrowing or GHO issuance, creating two separate collateral pools and exposing the DAO to s…
Blumenthal report says 84% of Iran-sanctioned wallets used USDT; Tether cites $550m in 20…
A Senate subcommittee report led by Sen. Blumenthal says 84% of 846 Iran-linked sanctioned wallets used USDT, with a heavy tilt toward Israel’s designations. T…
