Kevin Hassett, Top Fed Chair Contender, Begins Shaking Crypto Markets Crypto markets are closely watching the Federal Reserve leadership transition. Kevin Hassett has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Jerome Powell—known for his brisk communication style and openness to earlier rate cuts, contrasting sharply with Powell’s cautious, data-dependent approach. When divergent narratives emerge from the same institution, crypto markets often swing wildly—even before formal policy shifts. ...

Russia Eases Rules: Crypto Investment Now Permitted via Mutual Funds The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has lifted restrictions on crypto investment through mutual funds by revising relevant regulations. This move is part of a broader initiative to grant qualified investors broader access to crypto assets and their derivatives. The new rules allow mutual funds to invest in crypto-linked financial instruments—though capped at 10% of total portfolio exposure. The list of eligible non-exchange-tra...

Crypto Morning Brief: XRP Poised for $30B Surge in 30 Days, SHIB Reclaims $5B Club, BTC Eyes $100K Midweek crypto action opened with XRP flashing a weekly Bollinger Band setup signaling potential $30 billion market cap growth within 30 days. SHIB reclaimed the $5 billion tier, while Bitcoin formed a 4-hour golden cross, pulling the $100,000 zone back into market focus. XRP’s market cap rose from $122B to $131.53B—a $10B jump since Monday. This mirrors a similar spring rebound that pushed XRP ...

Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG has secured regulatory approval from Hong Kong authorities to offer institutional-grade crypto trading and custody services—becoming the first international bank fully authorized to operate in the city. The license covers 13 assets, including BTC, ETH, USDC, and major DeFi tokens. VECS Commentary: This is genuinely encouraging: regulation is evolving from a barrier into a foundation for a healthy, inclusive digital finance ecosystem. AMINA’s approval reflects H...