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More than 100 crypto exchange-traded products could launch in quick succession in 2026, following recent guidance from the US securities regulator that drastically reduced the processing times for new funds, according to a Bitwise researcher.“From here we are going to accelerate forward at ridiculous speed,” Bitwise researcher Ryan Rasmussen said during an interview with the Bankless podcast on Tuesday.“We think over 100 crypto-linked ETPs will launch next year; those will be spot crypto, index, equities, smart beta, momentum, all kinds of things,” Rasmussen added.Rasmussen based his prediction on the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) release of generic listing standards…

Two US Senators have introduced legislation aimed at cracking down on crypto fraud and scams by equipping law enforcement with better tools to spot attacks and identify perpetrators.The Strengthening Agency Frameworks for Enforcement of Cryptocurrency (SAFE) Act, introduced by Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Jerry Moran on Monday, seeks to coordinate action between the US Treasury, law enforcement, regulators and private sector players to tackle crypto fraud and scams.“This task force, established by the SAFE Cryptocurrency Act, will allow us to draw upon every resource we have to combat fraud in digital assets,” Slotkin said, while Moran added:“As cryptocurrency becomes…

Crypto exchange Coinbase and trading platform Robinhood are among a group of tech companies lending a hand to the US government’s new “Tech Force.” The launch of the Tech Force on Monday aims to tap the private sector’s talent to plug “critical skills gaps” in the government across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and software engineering.Big Tech firms will lend their workers to serve one- to two-year stints at federal agencies, with the government seeking 1,000 early-career candidates and “experienced managers.”Coinbase and Robinhood were named among nearly 30 “initial private sector partners,” which included Apple, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia and OpenAI, a sign…

A new zero-fee prediction market, Probable, is coming to BNB Chain with support from PancakeSwap and YZi Labs A new prediction market platform called Probable is set to launch on the BNB Chain. Decentralized exchange leader PancakeSwap and venture studio YZi Labs, who are co-incubating the initiative, announced the project on social media today. A Frictionless Forecast Platform According to the announcement posts, Probable is looking to distinguish itself in the prediction market space with a commitment to simplicity and cost structure, and will operate with zero prediction fees from its first day. “Probable delivers true zero-fee predictions,” the…

Digital asset platform Exodus has partnered with MoonPay to launch a US dollar-backed stablecoin for everyday payments.The Exodus Movement, which is also behind a popular crypto wallet, announced on Tuesday that its fully reserved dollar stablecoin is planned for launch in early 2026. The stablecoin will be issued and managed by MoonPay, a leading crypto payments platform and fiat on-ramp.The stablecoin will be developed using M0, a stablecoin infrastructure platform that allows companies to build, issue and manage their own custom stablecoins.The new stablecoin, which has not been named, aims to simplify digital dollar transactions for consumers without requiring crypto…

Key Takeaways Russia’s central bank continues to prohibit the use of crypto assets for payments. Crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are only permitted as investment tools in Russia. Share this article Russia maintains its opposition to using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum for payments.Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Financial Markets, said at a TASS press conference that cryptocurrency cannot be used in Russia for the payment of goods and services.Cryptocurrencies are considered property under the Russian Law on Digital Financial Assets. They can be owned and traded, but their use is strictly limited to…

Pussy Riot, the feminist punk rock band and art collective, has been officially branded an “extremist organization” by Russia’s justice ministry. The move comes after a December 15 hearing at Moscow’s Tverskoy Court, when prosecutor general Alexander Gutsan filed a lawsuit against the group, which was co-founded by Nadya Tolokonnikova.The judgement means that Pussy Riot’s activities are now banned in Russia. Any individual or organization found to be supporting the group’s actions or social media posts could also face prosecution following the decision. “Being designated an extremist organization adds a great deal of anxiety and bureaucratic nonsense to my life,”…

Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov has unveiled his decentralized protocol’s “master plan” for 2026, shortly after revealing the US Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its four-year investigation into the platform. In a post to X on Tuesday, Kulechov said despite 2025 marking the most “successful year” for the platform to date, he still feels that Aave is on “day zero compared to what lies ahead.”Pointing to 2026, the CEO outlined a master plan that places significant focus on scaling the DeFi platform and achieving specific usage metrics, such as $1 billion in real-world asset (RWA) deposits. “As it stands, our…

Russia’s largest lender, Sberbank, is expanding its push into digital finance as it tests decentralized finance (DeFi) tools and rolls out investment products linked to cryptocurrencies. Key Takeaways: Sberbank is testing DeFi tools and offering regulated crypto-linked investments. The bank is working with regulators to integrate crypto into banking infrastructure. Issuance of crypto-linked products has reached 1.5 billion rubles. Speaking at the “FI Day. AI & Blockchain” conference in Moscow, senior Sberbank executives outlined a strategy focused on digital financial assets, blockchain infrastructure, and regulated access to crypto-linked investments.The bank is also working on integrating with public blockchains, a notable…

Key Takeaways:California users have missed an estimated $110 million in staking rewards since the state restricted Coinbase’s staking services in 2023.Coinbase argues that staking is not a security and says no user has ever lost assets by staking on its platform.The exchange is urging California regulators to align with 46 other U.S. states and support a clear federal staking framework.Coinbase has intensified its public campaign to restore crypto staking services for California users, highlighting what it calls a costly and unnecessary restriction that has already deprived residents of substantial income.Coinbase Ramps Up Pressure Over California Staking BanSince June 6, 2023,…