Deribit has ceased operations in Russia in response to EU sanctions, restricting access for most Russian users. Only those with dual citizenship in an EEA country or permanent EEA residency can continue using the platform. The move aligns with broader financial sanctions affecting Russian clients.
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Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Granted Supervised Release from Prison
Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev secures supervised release as he contests his money laundering conviction. His appeal follows a major U.S. court ruling on crypto privacy.
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Russia’s BitRiver Says Bitcoin Will Hit $160k Before Year’s End
Bitcoin will hit the $160k price mark before the end of 2025, an analyst from the Russian crypto mining player BitRiver claimed on February 5.
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Netanyahu gifts Trump a golden pager during US visit
The Israelis last year used booby-trapped pagers to target Hezbollah, though civilians were also among the victims.
Trump says Israel will hand over Gaza to US after fighting ends
The president reiterates that the idea would mean resettling Palestinians, and that no US soldiers would be needed.
Scams, casinos and high-rises: The BBC visits a bizarre city in a war zone
A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out.
Trump sanctions International Criminal Court, calls it ‘illegitimate’
The Hague-based body has created a “shameful moral equivalency” between Hamas and Israel, the White House says.
Brazilian EmpiresX Founders Fined $130M for Defrauding Crypto Investors
EmpiresX founders must pay $130M in fines and restitution after a U.S. court found them guilty of operating a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform.
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1inch Network Updates Cross-Chain Swaps to Feature ZKsync
1inch Network has added ZKsync support to its cross-chain swaps, providing traders with lower transaction fees and near-instant execution. With Fusion+ technology enabling gas-free transactions, the integration enhances DeFi accessibility while leveraging ZKsync’s security and scalability.
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Meme Coin Market Plunges, But Could This Be the Setup for an Explosive Rebound?
Meme coins have taken a heavy hit since their post-election peak, with the sector’s total market cap plunging 37% in the past 30 days to $72.2 billion. At its December high, the figure stood at $130 billion—meaning nearly $60 billion in value has vanished in under three months. Some of the worst declines have come […]
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