cryptocurrencies
Patrick Witt Steps Down as Head of White House Crypto Council
Patrick Witt, executive director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, has left his post after his temporary appointment expired. This marks the third high-level departure from the administration's crypto team.
Top 10 DeFi Protocols Earn Over $296 Million in September
DefiLlama has released a ranking of the largest crypto protocols by revenue over 30 days. The leaders collectively earned over $296 million.
$TRUMP Team Launches Contest for Dinner with Trump as Token Plunges 97%
Fight Fight Fight LLC has announced a contest for holders of the $TRUMP memecoin: the top 185 will receive an invitation to a gala dinner with President Donald Trump on November 22 in Washington. The promotion comes amid a 97% drop in the token from its peak.
Binance Expands Educational Initiatives in Azerbaijan
Binance will continue to develop free educational formats within the Baku Learning Lab amid growing interest in crypto literacy in Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan's State Security Service Uncovers Cryptocurrency Terrorism Financing Scheme, 10 Detained
Azerbaijan's State Security Service has uncovered a scheme to finance terrorists through cryptocurrency systems. In joint operations across five countries, 10 members of the group were detained, one extradited to Azerbaijan.
Bitcoin Falls 1.42% Over the Week, Ethereum Gains 1.65%
Over the past week, leading cryptocurrencies showed mixed dynamics: Bitcoin declined to $77,790, while Ethereum rose to $2,512.
Bitcoin Rises 1.9% After US Inflation Data
Bitcoin climbed to $78,914.6 after US inflation data matched forecasts, but gains were capped by US-Iran tensions.
Binance: Azerbaijan's Crypto Market Is Ready for Growth
A Binance survey of over 500 users in Azerbaijan reveals an experienced audience and a demand for clear regulation.
Algorand Introduces AC2 Protocol for Secure Management of AI Agents
The Algorand Foundation has unveiled AC2, an open protocol that enables users to securely interact with AI agents and control their actions without sharing private keys.
Bitcoin Surges 8% in 24 Hours, Crypto Market Cap Reaches $2.51 Trillion
Bitcoin rose 8.08% in the last 24 hours to $74,758.42. Total crypto market cap increased 6.48% to $2.51 trillion.
Switzerland Imposes New Sanctions Against Russia from August 20
The Swiss Federal Council has adopted additional measures under the EU's 20th sanctions package, affecting LNG, exports, and the financial sector.
Russia's Central Bank to Allow Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT in Public Trading
The Bank of Russia has included Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether USDT in the list of cryptocurrencies for public circulation. Non-qualified investors will be able to buy them within a limit of 300,000 rubles per year.
Binance Says Ready to Explore Integration with Azerbaijan's Open Banking
Binance sees potential in open banking ecosystems and is considering interaction with Azerbaijan's platform, but specific integrations are premature for now.
South Korea Accelerates Stablecoin Regulation, Considers Lifting Bank Crypto Investment Ban
South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) plans to complete digital asset legislation by year-end, including stablecoin regulation, and is considering lifting a nine-year ban on financial institutions holding stakes in crypto companies.
State Duma Passes Law on Comprehensive Crypto Regulation
The State Duma adopted the law 'On Digital Currencies and Digital Rights', introducing a legal crypto market infrastructure in Russia from September 1, 2026.
Cryptocurrencies Become a Political Tool
US President Donald Trump has transformed from a fierce critic of cryptocurrencies into an active defender. Meanwhile, his family has earned hundreds of millions of dollars from them.