Russia

Polymarket launching stablecoin, Circle slow to act in Drift exploit
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8 April, 2026

Polymarket launching stablecoin, Circle slow to act in Drift exploit

Polymarket eyes new USDC-backed stablecoin, while Circle faces criticism over exploit response and Russia pushes Africa toward sanctions evasion strategies.
BTC miners face major layoffs, treasury selloffs, regional shutoffs
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7 April, 2026

BTC miners face major layoffs, treasury selloffs, regional shutoffs

The BTC network encounters hurdles as miners face layoffs and selloffs, with rising difficulty rates raising concerns in Congress about...
Internet ban under 14, mobile limits up for review in Russia
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2 April, 2026

Internet ban under 14, mobile limits up for review in Russia

Russia is debating a law to block internet access for citizens under 14, even as Moscow reels from widespread, ongoing...
Russia safeguards data with ban on foreign AI tools
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25 March, 2026

Russia safeguards data with ban on foreign AI tools

Russia eyes restricting foreign AI tools by 2027 to uphold data integrity, while the U.K. formulates a rule to ensure...
Foundry to start mining Zcash as BTC’s luster continues to fade
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13 March, 2026

Foundry to start mining Zcash as BTC’s luster continues to fade

As BTC approaches its 21 million cap, miners may shift to AI profits, raising the question of whether AI agents...
Stablecoins: Banks’ enemy, AI’s ally, Russia’s sanctions bypasser
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6 March, 2026

Stablecoins: Banks’ enemy, AI’s ally, Russia’s sanctions bypasser

Stablecoins pose challenges for traditional banking and money laundering, prompting calls for global regulatory frameworks and adaptable AML/CFT measures.