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TLDR Sberbank confirmed it will launch crypto trading services after Russia enacts digital asset regulation and exchange trading begins. Ruslan Vesterovsky said the bank stands ready to provide access once the legal framework takes effect. The Bank of Russia continues to classify cryptocurrencies as high-risk instruments under its policy framework. The central bank’s December 2025 concept allows qualified and non-qualified investors to buy crypto assets under set conditions. Non-qualified investors may invest up to 300,000 rubles per year after passing a mandatory test. Russia’s largest lender signaled readiness to enter cryptocurrency trading once national rules take effect. Senior Vice President…

GraniteShares has delayed the launch of its 3x Long and 3x Short XRP Daily ETFs from April 23 to May 7, marking the fifth postponement in three weeks and raising fresh questions about whether the SEC will ultimately clear 3x leveraged crypto products under the framework it applied to reject similar products from ProShares in December 2025. Summary GraniteShares delayed its 3x Long and 3x Short XRP Daily ETFs from April 23 to May 7 using Rule 485, which allows issuers to shift effective dates without restarting the SEC review process. The delay is the fifth since the original April…

TLDR Ronin Network will migrate to Ethereum on May 12 after four years as an independent sidechain. The migration will reduce RON inflation from above 20% to below 1%. Sky Mavis will introduce Proof of Distribution to reward builders based on measurable impact. The network will track gas spend, user growth, and trading activity to allocate rewards. The upgrade will require around 10 hours of downtime with no on-chain activity. Ronin will shift its blockchain infrastructure to Ethereum on May 12, Sky Mavis confirmed this week. The move ends four years of operating as an independent sidechain for Axie Infinity.…

OpenAI has reached an implied $1 trillion pre-IPO valuation, putting it in the middle of a high-stakes race with SpaceX and Anthropic for the next giant public listing, according to data from pre-IPO instruments trading onchain backed 1:1 by SPV exposure on Jupiter. Those instruments are now giving traders a live read on what the market thinks OpenAI could be worth when it finally goes public. That implied value is up 163% from October 2025, when talk of a possible $1 trillion-plus IPO first started making the rounds. SpaceX is reportedly aiming for more than $1.7 trillion, while Anthropic is…

As of April 13, 2026, markets are still at a turning point, but the latest price action shows that conviction remains selective. The Fear and Greed Index sits at 12 (Extreme Fear), as sentiment shifted with growing weariness at the unyielding macro backdrop.Right now, the market is being shaped by 3 key forces simultaneously:Geopolitical tension remains elevated after the breakdown of U.S.–Iran talks in Islamabad.The Federal Reserve looks to keep rates high as the late-April meeting approaches.Regulatory and institutional developments continue to create very different tailwinds for different assets.That is why this moment feels pivotal. BTC price is trying to…

Bitcoin climbed above $78,000 on April 22, reaching its highest price in 11 weeks, as a wave of short liquidations and improved macro sentiment following Trump’s ceasefire extension combined to push the asset to a key technical level that had resisted multiple breakout attempts. Summary Bitcoin broke above $78,000 on April 22 for the first time in 11 weeks, with CoinGlass data showing approximately $180 million in short liquidations clustered above the level. The move coincided with improved risk sentiment after Trump extended the Iran ceasefire, alongside a broader altcoin rally led by higher-beta assets. Analysts warn the move is…

TLDR Thailand SEC has proposed new rules to allow digital asset firms to apply for derivatives licenses within existing entities. The proposal removes the requirement for crypto firms to establish separate companies for derivatives operations. The regulator aims to expand access to crypto futures while strengthening oversight and compliance standards. The consultation period will remain open until May 20 for industry feedback. Blockchain.com launched perpetual futures trading with up to 40% leverage using Bitcoin as collateral. Thailand’s securities regulator has opened consultation on new licensing rules for digital asset firms. The proposal allows firms to seek derivatives licenses within existing…

Ethereum is pushing back toward $2,400 as the market finds its footing after weeks of uncertainty, with buyers gradually reasserting control and the price beginning to build momentum from the consolidation range. The move higher is drawing attention — and a CryptoQuant analyst has identified a signal in the demand data that suggests the current strength may have more institutional backing than the price chart alone reveals. Related Reading The Coinbase Premium Index measures the price difference between Ethereum on Coinbase and Ethereum on Binance. When ETH trades at a higher price on Coinbase than on Binance, it reflects stronger…

XRP is rallying steadily with 1.7% gain, and every holder still has the same bullish price prediction. A viral clip shared by crypto commentator John Squire on X is reigniting long-dormant conviction among holders. What he described as “game over” for latecomers may still be early innings.Squire posted the video with a blunt caption: “If this f***ing XRP video doesn’t give you chills, you have no idea what’s coming.” He argued that once institutional utility demand fully activates XRP’s role in global payments, supply will tighten sharply, not through speculation, but through structural scarcity. If this fucking $XRP video doesn’t…

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