Russia locks all domestic payments to the ruble, treats Bitcoin only as an investment, but pilots crypto for cross-border trade and rolls out a digital ruble CBDC. Summary Under a 2020 law and fresh statements from MP Anatoly Aksakov, Russia bans using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to pay

In brief Indian MP Raghav Chadha has urged Parliament to introduce a 'Tokenization Bill' that would let Indians buy fractional shares of high-value assets, much like UPI broadened access to digital payments. He said tokenization could open real estate, infrastructure, and other traditionally

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi criticized the UK's Crypto Assets regulation as overly strict, arguing that mandatory disclaimers and "cooling-off periods" affect user experience and may lead to investment losses. Nevertheless, the UK is gradually opening up the Crypto Assets industry and exploring collaboration with the US, with former MP Lisa Cameron mentioning that the two countries may develop a joint "sandbox" project. The UK's Central Bank recently released a consultation document on regulatory frameworks, indicating its progress in advancing legislation for Crypto Assets payments.

Lisa Cameron, a former United Kingdom Member of Parliament and founder of the UK-US Crypto Alliance, told Cointelegraph she believes a joint “sandbox” between the United States and the United Kingdom is in development to align their crypto markets. Talking to Cointelegraph at the UN City offices in

The French National Assembly is reviewing a major proposal led by MP Éric Ciotti, planning to allocate approximately 48 billion USD (about 2% of the reserves) from the national reserves for a Bitcoin strategic reserve, aimed at enhancing national financial sovereignty and formally opposing the EU's digital euro agenda. If passed, France will become the first major economy in Europe to officially integrate Bitcoin into its central reserves. Driven by this favourable information and market optimism, the price of Bitcoin briefly broke through 115,500 USD; at the same time, the fintech giant SoFi announced that it will launch Bitcoin and crypto assets trading services by the end of 2025, and plans to introduce its stablecoin SoFi USD in early 2026, further promoting the mainstream adoption of crypto assets.

Brazil reversed MP 1,303/2025 to protect the Bitcoin market, suspend new taxes, and sparked the debate about government financing and the reform industry. The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil has pulled Provisional Measure (MP) 1,303/2025 off its legislative agenda, which makes the bill invalid and st

At the BTCHEL conference in Helsinki, Finnish MP Martin Paasi made a bold statement. He stated Bitcoin adoption is accelerating to a point where reversing course seems increasingly unrealistic. As reported by Crypto News Hunters, Paasi called for urgent public dialogue and a formal risk

According to Mars Finance, Dutch MP Thierry Baudet has proposed the establishment of a BTC strategic reserve, as reported by Solid Intel. The motion has not yet been put to a vote.

Ukraine is accelerating the legalization of the Crypto Assets industry, transforming from an almost unregulated market into a Compliance market with a clear legal status and tax framework. On September 3, Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak announced that the parliament has approved a bill that will tax digital asset transactions and grant them legal status, marking a key step in the country's encryption regulation.

After a year-long hiatus, a parliamentary group in the UK is working to bring cryptocurrency back to the forefront of the legislative process. New co-chairs of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Crypto and Digital Assets — Gurinder Singh Josan and Edward Vaizey — are urging lawmakers to

A former MP calls for reduced crypto taxes and clear regulations to boost local innovation. Heavy taxes have driven $42 billion in trading offshore. The COINS Act 2025 aims to introduce self-custody rights, tax reform, and a dedicated crypto regulator in India.

Apple Inc. signed a $500 million deal with MP Materials for rare earth magnet supply, the company announced on Tuesday. The tech giant is mitigating supply risks as China curbed exports in retaliation for Trump’s tariffs. MP Materials stock skyrocketed 20% after the deal as it received the backing o

In a bold and headline-grabbing move, French Member of Parliament Sarah Knafo has called for the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve in Europe, signaling rising political momentum around Bitcoin as an alternative to centralized digital currencies. The announcement, shared by The Bitcoin

Samson Mow, founder of Jan3, aims to boost Bitcoin adoption in Europe after meeting French MP Sarah Knafo. Plans include a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for France and promoting crypto-friendly regulations, despite concerns about slow adoption.

The Ukrainian parliament is currently reviewing a new bill that could allow the inclusion of digital assets—such as Bitcoin—into the country’s official gold and foreign currency reserves. The proposal, led by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak and his colleagues from the Holos party, could pave the way for the

Pakistan deploys 2,000 MW of electricity for BTC mining "This could be transformative," MP Grachev welcomes initiative The Pakistani government just announced that it allocated 2,000 megawatts of electricity to power Bitcoin (BTC) mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. This

The Australian Labor Party (ALP) has appointed Andrew Charlton, a member of Parramatta, as Assistant Minister for Science, Technology, and the Digital Economy as part of the government’s push for clear guidelines for crypto traders. The ALP beat its conservative rivals, the Coalition, and is now

According to Cointelegraph, Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad", once again called on Americans to abandon "fake money" and switch to assets such as Bitcoin, gold and silver, according to Cointelegraph. Citing former MP Ron Paul, he criticized the central bank's interest rate setting as "price manipulation" that is eroding people's wealth by bringing a dishonest monetary system, false data, and harmful leadership. Kiyosaki has long advocated using decentralized assets to hedge against inflation risk and has predicted that Bitcoin will break $1 million before 2035.

Bitcoin's price exceeds $102,000 amidst global tensions, emerging as a potential safe-haven asset. Russian MP Aksakov highlights Bitcoin as a secure asset during conflicts, signaling its growing role in reshaping international finance and as an alternative to traditional banking systems.

Bitcoin's value surpasses $100k amidst geopolitical tensions, with investors flocking to it as a safe-haven asset. Russian MP Anatoly Aksakov suggests Bitcoin is becoming the new gold in global conflicts.

In the world of crypto, where every tweet can spark market chaos, yet another case of identity abuse has surfaced — this time involving the official X (formerly Twitter) account of UK MP Lucy Powell, hijacked to promote a fake Solana memecoin. 🔹 Attack on a British Politician’s Account On

Swedish MP Rickard Nordin formally called on the government to consider adding BTC to the country's foreign exchange reserves, referring to Bitcoin's global adoption and its gold-like monetary properties. In the official written question proposal directed to Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson, Nordin,

Sweden considers adding bitcoin to its foreign reserves, proposed by MP Rickard Nordin, aiming to fund it with seized bitcoin. This move aligns with global interest; Nordin highlights bitcoin's benefits and potential impact on geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Singapore's Home Affairs Minister warns against cryptocurrencies due to rising scams and fraud risks, proposing fines for offenders. Despite a crypto-friendly reputation, there are hints of stricter regulations to combat cryptocurrency crime.

Brazilian MP Adriana Ventura has presented a draft bill allowing investment funds in Brazil to invest in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. The bill would allow funds to diversify portfolios and recognise the importance of crypto as a legitimate asset class. While it is uncertain whether the bill will pass, Brazil's growing crypto-friendly environment could further solidify its leadership in the Latin American crypto market.

This article introduces an overview and participation rules of the $MINT Airdrop plan. The plan aims to incentivize the three most active types of users in the ecosystem: MintID stakers, Mint Forest activated GreenID SBT users, and Mint Expedition users (MP and Mint Expedition Non-fungible Token). The contribution and participation of different users will affect the amount of their Airdrop rewards. The specific rules and participation methods are detailed in the text.

mp signs executive order creating a Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets to remove barriers to cryptocurrency innovation and bring possibility of a strategic Bitcoin reserve closer to reality.

The crypto market is still flourishing, with most of the focus on XRP and Pepeto.

Recently, the price of BTC broke through the $100,000 mark, triggering a new wave of enthusiasm. Some hedge funds focusing on cryptocurrency have thus made considerable profits. According to data from Hedge Fund Research, funds employing encryption strategies rose by an average of 46% in November, with a year-to-date return of 76%. This wave of momentum is partly attributed to Trump's victory in the US election, with the market generally expecting that the Trump administration's friendly stance towards Cryptocurrency will sharply contrast with the relatively conservative attitude of the previous Biden administration. Damien Miller, Managing Partner of MP Alpha Capital

The crypto-friendly policies of US President-elect Donald Trump and his promise to establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve are making a big impact worldwide. At this point, while interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies is increasing in many countries, French MP Sarah Knafo is strategic BTC for the European Union.

Sarah Knafo urges the EU to adopt a strategic Bitcoin reserve. She rejects the digital euro, calling it a tool for financial control. Knafo highlights Bitcoin’s potential to ensure financial freedom and counter economic mismanagement. Donald Trump’s rumored Bitcoin strategy has shaken Europe’s

In the latest development, a European MP has advocated for a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” in the European Parliament, highlighting Bitcoin’s growing recognition as a sovereign hedge asset

Italian Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti defended the proposal to significantly increase the capital gains tax on Cryptocurrency from 26% to 42%, stating that digital assets carry very high risks and should be subject to taxation. However, taxing Cryptocurrency does not always bring the expected revenue to the treasury, as in the case of India where up to 95% of the volume flows to overseas platforms. Italian MP Giulio Centemero urged lawmakers to carefully discuss and avoid excessive taxation. In addition, the EU is about to fully implement the world's first trap-encryption market regulation, requiring Cryptocurrency companies to obtain EU authorization.

India awaits clear global regulations on cryptocurrencies and web3. India is taking a cautious approach to cryptocurrency and Web3 legislation, with Indian MP Jayant Sinha saying that the country is unlikely to introduce a legislative bill on cryptocurrencies or Web3 anytime soon, perhaps until mid-2025. First, Sinha noted that use cases for cryptocurrencies and Web3 applications are evolving locally. More time is needed to identify the most impactful applications for the Indian economy and financial system. "Regulators and policymakers have a responsibility not only in terms of innovation (and we certainly want to encourage it), but also in terms of security," Indian lawmakers said. We have to really find that balance, and that balance will continue to evolve over the next 12 to 18 months. ” Sinha also said...

Russian MP Anatoly Aksakov believes that traditional banks may "disappear". According to a report by local media Ria on September 5, Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the Russian State Duma Financial Markets Committee, said that the central bank digital currency (CBDC) digital ruble may make traditional banks redundant. . According to reports, Aksakov told the media forum AIF Media conference that these traditional financial institutions will eventually "disappear" and find new applications as part of the infrastructure of digital financial assets. He said: “As for the role of banks, I think their role will gradually disappear in the future as blockchain develops... Maybe banks will no longer need to be an institution because the digital ruble will be highly technical. " The congressman further pointed out that Russia...

Central bank digital currencies have come under renewed criticism as the Federal Reserve under Jerome H. Powell considers potential CBDC designs. In a July 23 tweet, Republican Representative Warren Davidson condemned any potential move to introduce a CBDC, noting that digital currencies undermine the spirit of money. Davidson urged Congress to ban and criminalize any attempt to create a central bank digital currency. CBDC Equivalent to Financial 'Death Star', Says MP Davidson Warren Davidson, the representative for Ohio's 8th Congressional District, emphasized that currencies should not be programmed by a central authority. He said the Fed's move to develop a CBDC is like "building the financial equivalent of the Death Star." He added that a CBDC would fund...