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The European Union adopted its 19th sanctions package against Russia, introducing restrictions on cryptocurrency platforms for the first time since the war in Ukraine began.The measures, adopted on Thursday, prohibit Russia-based crypto payment providers and the distribution of related payment software across the bloc. The sanctions also target Russian energy firms, banks, and entities in China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates, accused of helping Moscow evade previous restrictions. “We have just adopted our 19th package of sanctions,” said Kaja Kallas, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy. “It targets Russian energy, banks, crypto…

In brief T. Rowe Price has filed for a crypto ETF. If approved, the fund would hold mostly Bitcoin and Ethereum but other coins, too. The SEC is weighing more than 90 crypto fund proposals. Asset management giant T. Rowe Price on Wednesday applied for a mixed digital asset exchange-traded fund, according to a regulatory filing, its first in the crypto space as it joined a growing list of traditional finance firms that have proposed token-focused products. The Baltimore-based firm, which manages $1.77 trillion in assets, said that the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF  would hold five to 15 digital…

In brief T. Rowe Price has filed for a crypto ETF. If approved, the fund would hold mostly Bitcoin and Ethereum but other coins, too. The SEC is weighing more than 90 crypto fund proposals. Asset management giant T. Rowe Price on Wednesday applied for a mixed digital asset exchange-traded fund, according to a regulatory filing, its first in the crypto space as it joined a growing list of traditional finance firms that have proposed token-focused products. The Baltimore-based firm, which manages $1.77 trillion in assets, said that the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF  would hold five to 15 digital…

US President Donald Trump said he pardoned Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao after lobbying and support from “a lot of people” who told him CZ wasn’t guilty. The pardon was signed on Wednesday, and Binance confirmed the presidential order to Cointelegraph in a statement.During a news conference on Thursday, Trump said he chose to pardon the Binance founder because he “was recommended by a lot of people,” had a lot of support and “people say that he wasn’t guilty of anything.”“I don’t know him, I don’t believe I’ve ever met him, but I’ve been told he had a lot of support,…

The move could allow CZ to return to Binance as CEO after previous legal restrictions. BNB, the native token of BNB Smart Chain (BSC), surged sharply on Thursday following news that President Donald Trump pardoned Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the co-founder and former CEO of crypto exchange Binance.The token is currently trading at $1,145, up 7% on the day, according to The Defiant’s price page. BNB is currently the fourth-largest digital asset with a market capitalization of over $158 billion. Previously Binance’s official platform token before a rebrand, the token and the broader BNB Chain ecosystem remain closely tied to the…

APIA, Samoa, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, the most efficient crypto exchange, today launched an upgraded Rewards Hub with up to $15,000 USDT in total rewards, mystery box system, and missions for new and experienced traders. The upgraded Rewards Hub replaces fixed prizes with mystery boxes containing cash, BTC airdrops, trading fee vouchers, and futures bonus coupons.Updated Rewards Hub includes:Newcomer Welcome Gifts — Up to 5,000 USDT for KYC verification, first deposit, and first trade$10,000 Trading Challenge — 5,000 USDT in Futures rewards plus 5,000 USDT in Spot rewardsEarn Incentives — 7% interest boost coupons for new users completing staking…

[Major Industry News] As market rumors spread about Ripple’s $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, BlackchainMining, a UK-registered green cloud mining platform, announced the launch of a global incentive program. This program offers a reward pool of up to $77.77 million to XRP holders and new users, ushering in a new era of digital asset appreciation!Say goodbye to the dilemma of holding coins: the moment of wealth awakening for XRP holdersUnlike Bitcoin, XRP is fully distributed from its inception, requiring no traditional mining. This puts many long-term holders in a dilemma: continue to wait for appreciation, or choose the right time…

XRP hovers at $2.41 as MACD and SRSI flash bullish signs. Whale outflows rise, but traders eye $5 upside if support holds. XRP is trading around $2.41, up slightly over the past 24 hours. While the price remains within a defined range, recent signals from several market watchers suggest a possible shift in direction. However, the likelihood of a correction appears firmer at the moment. Technical Setup Suggests Room for Upside XRP continues to move within an ascending channel that has held since late 2024. According to ChartNerd, the asset is currently testing support at the lower end of…

Alt5 Sigma (ALTS), a developer of digital-asset trading platforms that is building a treasury of tokens issued by Trump-family linked World Liberty Financial, said it suspended CEO Peter Tassiopoulos and replaced him with CFO Jonathan Hugh on an interim basis.The company’s board, which is headed by World Liberty Financial co-founder Zach Witkoff, removed Tassiopoulos from his duties as of Oct. 16, according to a Wednesday SEC filing that did not provide a reason for the decision.Tassiopoulos was appointed CEO just over a year ago. At the time, the Nasdaq-listed company highlighted his experience in the sector. The hiring was positioned…

In brief Former RWA Company executive Max Glass filed suit claiming he was wrongfully terminated and pressured into relinquishing his rights as the company pursued stablecoin development opportunities without him. Glass alleges co-executives Gregory DiPrisco and Joseph Quintilian breached fiduciary duties by appropriating a stablecoin product, which later turned into M^0, for their own benefit. M^0, backed by major investors including Bain Capital and Galaxy, helped launch MetaMask’s native stablecoin mUSD in August and has facilitated significant real-world asset integration into DeFi. Max Glass, a former executive at crypto infrastructure and consulting firm RWA Company, has sued the company, claiming…