The Central Bank of Russia announced that large payments using the digital ruble framework will debut in 2026, providing an official update after the postponement of its launch in March. Central Bank of Russia: Digital Ruble to Be Launched in 2026 The irruption of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in the lives of Russian citizens […] Source CryptoX Portal
A bold crypto revolution is underway as Russia launches a regulated crypto exchange for elite investors, dragging digital assets into legality, led by the Finance Ministry and the central bank. Russian Central Bank and Finance Ministry Aim to Drag Crypto out of the Shadows Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced at a recent Ministry of […] Source
Tokenization platform Securitize has partnered with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Mantle to launch an institutional fund designed to earn yield on a diverse basket of cryptocurrencies, the companies said. Similar to how a traditional index fund tracks a mix of stocks, the Mantle Index Four (MI4) Fund aims to offer investors exposure to cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and Solana (SOL), as well as stablecoins tracking the US dollar, Securitize said in an April 24 announcement. The fund also integrates liquid staking tokens — including Mantle’s mETH, Bybit’s bbSOL,…
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group, which operates the largest financial derivatives exchanges worldwide, recently announced that XRP (XRP) futures contracts will go live on May 19. According to the April 24 announcement, investors have the option of choosing between micro-sized contracts, featuring 2,500 XRP, or standard contract sizes of 50,000 XRP. All XRP futures contracts will be cash-settled. In January 2025, the CME Group signaled an impending launch of XRP futures before quietly pulling the related page from its website. CME’s announcement is the latest in a growing wave…
Key Notes Derivatives marketplace CME Group will launch XRP futures on May 19, pending regulatory approval. Contracts are available in two sizes, cash-settled with a daily reference rate. Other firms like ProShares filed for three XRP futures ETFs with the U.S.SEC. Global leading derivatives marketplace CME Group has confirmed adding XRP futures to its list of cryptocurrency derivatives products. The launch is planned for May 19, pending the green light from regulators. This recent development is part of the firm’s continued effort to meet growing demand from investors looking for…
The Russian Central Bank and the Finance Ministry have teamed up to launch a local cryptocurrency exchange aimed exclusively at the country’s “super-qualified investors.” As reported by local news outlet RBC, the exchange will operate under an experimental legal framework. Russian Finance Minister, Anton Siluanov “Together with the central bank, we will launch a crypto exchange for super-qualified investors,” Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said (translated from Russian) during a ministry meeting, according to local news agency Interfax. “Crypto assets will be legalised, and crypto operations will be brought out of…
Russia’s finance ministry and central bank are reportedly planning to launch a crypto exchange for qualified investors under an experimental legal regime. The platform will be aimed at “super-qualified investors,” Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said during a ministry meeting, according to April 23 reports from Russian media group RBC and Russian news agency Interfax. “Together with the central bank, we will launch a crypto exchange for super-qualified investors. Crypto assets will be legalized, and crypto operations will be brought out of the shadows,” he said in a statement translated from…
Ubisoft has partnered with blockchain gaming studio Immutable to develop “Might and Magic Fates,” a mobile strategy card game launching in early 2026, marking the 12th installment in the 40-year-old franchise. Ubisoft Partners With Immutable on Blockchain-Integrated Mobile Game Ubisoft, known for franchises like “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six,” “Assassin’s Creed,” “Far Cry,” “Prince of Persia,” […] Source CryptoX Portal
Gaming giant Ubisoft has partnered with Web3 firm Immutable to launch Might & Magic: Fates, a blockchain-powered strategy card game set in the Might & Magic universe. According to a news release shared with Cointelegraph, Might & Magic: Fates blends classic strategic gameplay with modern blockchain technology, offering players digital ownership through Immutable’s Web3 infrastructure. The game will launch on iOS and Android. The title introduces fresh mechanics, faction-based strategies and a wide array of legendary heroes and creatures. Players can collect, trade, and customize decks using hundreds of cards,…
XRP (XRP) has dropped nearly 40% since hitting its multi-year high of $3.40 three months ago. Still, its ability to hold above key technical support levels, combined with a potentially market-shifting derivatives listing, has prompted some analysts to maintain a bullish outlook for the months ahead. XRP/USD daily price chart. Source: TradingView Coinbase XRP futures may launch on April 21 From a fundamental perspective, XRP may receive a boost from the anticipated launch of XRP futures contracts on the Coinbase Derivatives platform, scheduled for April 21 under the US Commodity…