Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the country's first crypto law, a measure that legalizes cryptocurrency trading while keeping crypto payments banned. The dual approach draws a clear line between holding or trading digital assets and using them to settle everyday transactions.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed crypto regulation into law, establishing a formal framework for digital assets in Russia. The signing marks the country's move from ad hoc guidance toward codified rules governing how cryptocurrencies are treated under Russian law.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the country's first comprehensive crypto law, establishing a formal legal framework and licensing rules for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The measure marks a shift from years of regulatory ambiguity toward structured oversight of Russia's digital-asset market.
Circle shares fell after the company's latest earnings report, even though the stablecoin issuer beat expectations on both earnings per share and net income. Investors focused instead on a miss on revenue, sending the stock lower as the market weighed weaker top-line results against stronger profitability.
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