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Polish legislators have reaffirmed their commitment to crypto regulation that President Karol Nawrocki previously rejected, escalating tensions between him and Prime Minister Donald Tusk.Polska2050, part of the ruling coalition in the Sejm — Poland’s lower legislative body — reintroduced the comprehensive crypto bill on Tuesday, just a few days after Nawrocki vetoed a similar proposal.Supporters of the bill, including Adam Gomoła — a representative from Poland2050 — described Bill 2050 as an “enhanced” version of the vetoed Bill 1424, but government spokesperson Adam Szłapka reportedly asserted that “not even a comma” had been altered.The disagreement over Poland’s crypto legislation arises…

The fintech leader Revolut, in collaboration with Binance-owned Trust Wallet, announced their partnership on Thursday, aimed at simplifying and expediting crypto purchases for users in Europe while maintaining asset control.This collaboration introduces an integration that allows Trust Wallet users to acquire crypto via RevolutPay, debit or credit card transactions, and bank transfers, as detailed in a press release shared with CoinDesk.Users across the EU can instantly fund their wallets, often at no cost. The press release emphasized that unlike numerous fintech-to-crypto setups, users do not need to deposit their funds into a centralized exchange.The cryptocurrencies are directly transferred to their…

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The telecom giant e& from the United Arab Emirates is reportedly set to test the viability of regulated stablecoins for mainstream consumer payments, having signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Maryah Community Bank to explore utilizing a dirham-pegged stablecoin across its digital channels. As per a Gulf News report, executives framed this collaboration as a part of the UAE’s effort to advance regulated digital finance. Hatem Dowidar, CEO of e& Group, expressed that the stablecoin facilitates “instant settlement, complete transparency, and frictionless access.”The CEO of Al Maryah Community Bank, Mohammed Wassim Khayata, characterized the initiative as a progression toward…

XRP’s (XRP) decline towards $2 was preceded by a notable decrease in transaction fees, which analysts suggest may lead to a more significant price correction.Key takeaways:XRP transaction fees have fallen to 650 XRP per day, a level not witnessed since December 2020.XRP’s descending triangle indicates a target of $1.73.XRP transaction fees hit five-year lows

XRP’s (XRP) decline towards $2 was preceded by a notable drop in transaction fees, which analysts suggest may lead to a more profound price correction.Key takeaways:Daily transaction fees for XRP have fallen to 650 XRP, a level last recorded in December 2020.XRP’s descending triangle indicates a target of $1.73.XRP Transaction Fees Hit Five-Year LowsThe daily transaction fees on XRP Ledger (XRPL) have notably decreased since the year’s onset, based on data from onchain provider Glassnode.Related: XRP requires a Solana-like strategy to maintain relevance: Ripple executive This article does not provide investment advice or recommendations. Each investment and trading action involves…

Risk assets are facing pressure on Thursday, even after the Fed’s rate cut, exacerbated by Oracle’s disappointing earnings alongside the central bank’s hawkish outlook. Bitcoin BTC$90,193.08, the top cryptocurrency by market cap, is trading around $90,000, showing a 2.8% decline over the last 24 hours, based on CoinDesk data. Futures linked to the tech-heavy Nasdaq are down 0.80%. Late on Wednesday, Oracle released its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report, covering the period ending November 30, 2025. Total revenue slightly fell short of expectations, with legacy software revenue declining and new license sales particularly weak.This situation underscores the disparity between the…

GameStop fell short of analysts’ projections in the third quarter of 2025, causing shares to drop by over 4% on Wednesday, with declining core sales and lower Bitcoin gains contributing to the results.The company’s Q3 revenue reached $821 million, missing the analyst expectations of $987.29 million, as reported by Seeking Alpha.According to GameStop’s Q3 report, the company holds 4,710 Bitcoin (BTC), with unrealized losses of $9 million during the quarter; however, its BTC position is still up $19.4 million for the year. GameStop balance sheet Q3 2025. Source: SECThe company also underperformed analysts’ expectations in Q1, reporting a revenue of…

Norges Bank, the central bank of Norway, has determined that the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is “not warranted at this time,” signaling the country’s reassessment of the urgency regarding retail and wholesale CBDCs.The central bank announced on Wednesday that Norway’s current payment system offers secure, efficient, and low-cost transactions, diminishing the immediate need for a CBDC. However, the bank remains open to the possibility of launching a CBDC in the future.“Norges Bank has concluded that introducing a central bank digital currency is currently not warranted,” stated Norges Bank Governor Ida Wolden Bache. “The necessity for such…

The Satoshi Nakamoto statue has made its debut at NYSE, highlighting the increasing acceptance of crypto on Wall Street. This artwork contributes to a global initiative as Bitcoin’s history and conventional acceptance gain recognition. Institutional adoption of Bitcoin is ramping up, with public holdings exceeding 3.7 million BTC. The New York Stock Exchange now hosts Valentina Picozzi’s “disappearing” Satoshi Nakamoto statue, showcasing the evolution of digital assets from being unwelcome to embraced on Wall Street. The statue’s arrival was announced via an X post on Wednesday, illustrating a merging of traditional finance with developing decentralized systems. This installation coincides with…