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On April 18, the cyber police in Taizhou, Zhejiang, China, reported a fraud case disguised as 'metaverse' and 'virtual currency'. The criminal gang promoted facial recognition payment devices, initial

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Blockchain Forum 2026, MoscowRussia introduces bill to criminalize unregistered crypto services Russia’s government submitted a bill to its parliament’s lower house in an effort to amend the country's

Russia introduces bill to criminalize unregistered crypto services

Russia’s government submitted a bill to its parliament’s lower house in an effort to amend the country's legal code to attach criminal liability for crypto services offered without regulatory approval or licensing.

In a draft law sent to the State Duma on Friday, Russian lawmakers proposed that entities "carrying out activities related to the organization of digital currency circulation,” that operate without a license from Russia’s central bank, could be subject to criminal liability.

Without registration with the Bank of Russia, individuals could face up to $4,000 in fines and up to four years in prison, or more severe penalties if part of an organized group.
The same act committed by an organized group, or involving the infliction of damage or the extraction of income on a particularly large scale, would be punishable by compulsory labor for up to five years or imprisonment for up to seven years,” the bill’s text said.

The bill also proposes a “fine of up to 1 million rubles [$13,100] or an amount equal to the convicted person’s salary or other income for a period of up to five years.”

The draft law followed a package of bills initially proposed in March that included criminal penalties for illegal crypto miners, but the most recent legislation included details on fines and potential prison time for any unregistered digital asset services.

According to Russian media outlet RBC, the country’s Supreme Court said that the crypto bill lacks “reasoned justification” for criminal penalties.

The court said that the measure was “premature” until Russia enacted its “Digital Currency and Digital Rights law,” expected to go into effect in July. If the bill passes it would give Russia’s government more control and oversight over the crypto industry.

Related: At least a dozen crypto entities attacked since Drift Protocol hack

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Asian equities are on track for a second consecutive week of strong gains as easing tensions in the Middle East push oil prices further below the $100-per-barrel threshold. Investors are growing increasingly optimistic about a potential resolution to the ongoing conflict, despite the Strait of Hormuz — a critical artery for roughly one-fifth of global oil and gas supply — remaining closed.Diplomatic progress has been moving quickly. A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took hold on Thursday, while President Donald Trump indicated that a fresh round of U.S.-Iran negotiations could take place as early as this weekend. The news sent Brent crude futures down over 1% to $98.14 a barrel, with West Texas Intermediate dropping 1.6% to $93.15.Equity markets have responded positively. MSCI's broadest Asia-Pacific index outside Japan edged down 0.6% on the day but is still up 14.5% for April alone, recovering most of the 13.5% it shed in March when the Iran conflict erupted. Japan's Nikkei slipped 0.9% after touching a record high the previous session. On Wall Street, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs for the second straight day, buoyed by solid corporate earnings.However, some market veterans are urging caution. Andrew Chorlton, CIO for public fixed income at M&G, noted a striking gap between what central bankers are signaling and what financial markets appear to be pricing in, describing the current investor mood as "somewhat complacent." ATFX Global's Nick Twidale echoed this view, warning that a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is necessary before any sustained market rally can be trusted.Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index hovered near its lowest level since early March, with the euro climbing toward a seven-week high and the risk-sensitive Australian dollar approaching a four-year peak. The IMF has already downgraded its global grow

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#Bitcoin technical analysis turned decisively bullish Thursday as BTC cleared $77,000 and climbed above its 100-day moving average for the first time since the early February selloff, triggering a 12%

#Bitcoin technical analysis turned decisively bullish Thursday as BTC cleared $77,000 and climbed above its 100-day moving average for the first time since the early February selloff, triggering a 12%+ surge in Strategy shares as the company’s 780,897-BTC treasury gained roughly $1.6 billion in value in a single session. Summary BTC absorbed $450 million in sell orders stacked between $75,900 and $76,300, breaking through resistance that has rejected price three times over the prior two months. Strategy jumped over 12% on the BTC move, extending a run since the company’s April 13 disclosure that it purchased 13,927 BTC for $1 billion at $71,902 per coin using proceeds from its STRC preferred stock ATM program. Derivatives data show a 140% jump in liquidations alongside rising open interest, signaling forced short covering rather than primarily new long buying, consistent with the squeeze thesis K33 Research had flagged. Bitcoin (BTC) technical analysis produced a breakout signal Thursday as BTC cleared $77,000 and reclaimed its 100-day moving average, a threshold that has acted as resistance since the early February decline from above $90,000. The move marks BTC’s first decisive close above $77,000 since that selloff and represents the resolution, at least temporarily, of the ten-week $60K-$75K consolidation range that had defined the chart. Strategy, the largest publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holder, surged over 12% in Thursday trading. The company holds 780,897 BTC acquired for approximately $59.02 billion at an average cost of $75,577 per coin. What Drove the Break The $76,000 level had capped four separate BTC rally attempts in 2026 before today. CoinGlass data showed $450 million in sell orders stacked between $75,900 and $76,300 as of Thursday morning, placed by traders either shorting the range high or defending against a short squeeze with liquidation risk overhead. Price chipped through the wall across the morning session, triggering a cascade as liquida

Bitcoin technical analysis turned decisively bulli

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Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeHTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!Protocol upgrades show ambition, institutions still decide what is optional 

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Protocol upgrades show ambition, institutions still decide what is optional
The protocol itself is evolving toward the institutional use case, but adoption remains a choice, not a guarantee.

XRPL’s early 2026 releases show both ambition and caution. Rippled v3.1.0 introduced Single Asset Vaults and an amendment to the Lending Protocol, while v3.1.1 later disabled batch-related amendments due to a severe bug.

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Blockchain Forum 2026, MoscowXRP leads majors with 8% weekly outperformance, what next after breakout $XRP is starting to outperform in a way that gets attention. The token is up about 8% on the week 

XRP leads majors with 8% weekly outperformance, what next after breakout

$XRP is starting to outperform in a way that gets attention. The token is up about 8% on the week and around 3% on the day, pushing ahead of bitcoin and ether, but the move still looks controlled rather than explosive. That keeps the focus on whether this is early accumulation or just another range-bound push.

News Background

• Analysts are increasingly pointing to long-term breakout structures, with some framing the current setup as part of a multi-year pattern that could extend toward much higher levels, including speculative $10 targets.

• The rally comes as $XRP retests a major structural zone tied to prior cycle expansions, drawing renewed attention from traders watching for early signs of a larger trend shift.

Price Action Summary

• $XRP climbed toward $1.43, posting roughly 3% gains on the day and about 8% over the past week.
• The move developed through steady higher lows rather than sharp spikes, pointing to controlled buying.
• Price continues to stall below the $1.44 resistance area despite multiple attempts to break higher.

Technical Analysis

• The key signal is relative strength. $XRP is outperforming majors, which often happens early in rotation phases.
• The move is supported by structure, with higher lows forming, but volume remains inconsistent.
• A breakout above the 200-day EMA adds a constructive signal, though follow-through is still limited.
• Without expansion in participation, the rally risks staying within a broader consolidation range.

What traders should watch

• $1.44 is the immediate ceiling. A clean break would strengthen the bullish case.
• $1.40 remains the near-term support that keeps momentum intact.
• Failure to build volume on further upside increases the risk of another rejection within the range.



XRP leads majors with 8% weekly outperformance, wh

#Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Ethereum Foundation exposed 100 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)‑linked IT workers 

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