Sasha Markevich

Russia's recent crypto laws favored mining and cross-border payments with crypto. The new regulations were allegedly approved mainly due to the changing global landscape and Western sanctions.

Major and local crypto companies prefer sponsoring European teams and sports events rather than the U.S. ones. Recent deals, including Floki Inu with Nottingham Forest and Crypto.com with UEFA Champions League, highlight this trend.

El Salvador secured the largest private investment in its history, which might benefit the Bitcoin City infrastructure. Volcano Bonds, which were supposed to finance its construction, are in the state of limbo.

The team shared that they have rejected some of the biggest VC firms' offers, putting users' interests in the first place. They also disclosed some details about the highly anticipated airdrop and the future of the ecosystem.

Venezuela's Binance users are experiencing difficulty accessing the exchange website. It is unclear whether it was blocked intentionally or not, and what impact it will have on the country's monetary system.

Local authorities have reminded the exchanges that it is time to get their paperwork done and register as full-fledged investment dealers.

Apparently, now every self-respecting blockchain project that wants to attract a broader audience has to launch a Telegram mini app — or even two! Meanwhile, the messenger continues to enhance the mini app users' experience.

Shortly after receiving approval from the local anti-money laundering watchdog, Binance is now haunted by another regulator. Other global crypto exchanges might face the same charges.