Sberbank announced plans to expand its crypto-backed lending by accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether's USDT as collateral, pending approval from the Bank of Russia. This move aligns with Russia's new crypto market framework effective September 1, 2026, which regulates crypto transactions and limits retail investor access. Sberbank has prior experience from a Bitcoin-backed loan pilot and is preparing infrastructure for regulated crypto trading and custody, aiming for a December 1, 2026 launch. The bank awaits final regulatory standards before launching these products, which will not include crypto payments for goods and services within Russia.
Ripple is advancing its application to establish a federally regulated national trust bank, benefiting from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) recent efforts to simplify the national charter process for new banks, including di...
A critical vulnerability in Cosmos EVM was reported in April 2026 but initially deemed safe for production. The flaw, an unchecked balance underflow, was silently patched in May but only backported to key release branches hours before attackers explo...
Ripple is advancing the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to be fully quantum-resistant by 2028, positioning it ahead of the anticipated quantum computing era in the 2030s. This upgrade enhances blockchain security and supports growing liquidity, with XRPL's stablec...
NVIDIA remains a compelling investment at a $5 trillion market cap due to its pivotal role in AI infrastructure, which is expected to drive transformative value across sectors like finance, accounting, and legal. The AI-driven automation in these fie...
Several Bitcoin wallets holding coins untouched since 2011 have recently moved their BTC, revealing massive gains of over 500,000%. For example, a wallet that received 10 BTC in June 2011 moved them in August 2026, realizing a gain of approximately 5...
