Rules and TaxNigeria bans algorithmic stablecoins and introduces issuer licensing rules
The Central Bank of Nigeria requires virtual asset service providers and stablecoin issuers to obtain local licenses to operate in the country.

The Bank of Russia has formally sanctioned retail access to cryptocurrency trading through licensed exchanges, following earlier plans announced by the Moscow Exchange.
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Rules and TaxThe Central Bank of Nigeria requires virtual asset service providers and stablecoin issuers to obtain local licenses to operate in the country.
MarketsThe top digital asset steadied around $75,997 after dropping to $75,200 during Thursday's AI‑driven selloff. Traders now look to the upcoming U.S. jobs report for clues.
MarketsSouth Korea halted stock trading for 20 minutes on Friday after the KOSPI index dropped 8 percent following US election results.
Stay SafeAuthorities have frozen $2.85bn of the stolen crypto assets as the exchange begins resuming phased token withdrawals.
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| # | Asset | Price | 24h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bitcoin BTC | $75,579 | -0.87% |
| 2 | Ethereum ETH | $2,223 | -2.28% |
| 3 | Tether USDT | $0.9990 | -0.04% |
| 4 | $694.86 | +0.28% | |
| 5 | XRP XRP | $1.18 | -5.81% |
| 6 | USDC USDC | $0.9995 | -0.03% |
| 7 | Solana SOL | $90.30 | -0.52% |
| 8 | TRON TRX | $0.3179 | +0.51% |








The amount is net of $2.37 billion in borrowing and part of a $57.64 billion total base.
The top digital asset steadied around $75,997 after dropping to $75,200 during Thursday's AI‑driven selloff. Traders now look to the upcoming U.S. jobs report for clues.
South Korea halted stock trading for 20 minutes on Friday after the KOSPI index dropped 8 percent following US election results.
The platform deposited $6.85 million worth of tokens to the exchange, according to Lookonchain, continuing a series of fee liquidations.
The crypto venture, backed by Donald Trump, may use fees from its USD1 stablecoin reserves to fund the token repurchases, aiming to boost governance participation.
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The Bank of Russia has formally sanctioned retail access to cryptocurrency trading through licensed exchanges, following earlier plans announced by the Moscow Exchange.
The Central Bank of Nigeria requires virtual asset service providers and stablecoin issuers to obtain local licenses to operate in the country.
The People’s Bank of China said the inquiry targets Solana’s promotional activities in Shanghai, amid broader regulatory focus on digital asset advertising.
The exchange and its founder are seeking records from the television personality as part of a legal dispute involving the collapsed FTX platform.
Santiago Peña stepped down as digital lender Ueno Bank faced resolution proceedings, stranding three million account holders and driving up local stablecoin demand.
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