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Russia’s Ministry of Finance has proposed updating crypto taxation rules — taxes would be paid through intermediaries (brokers and asset managers). At the same time, transactions involving digital assets are planned to be exempt from VAT, except for the sale of software licenses. ⭐ Since April 1, following restrictions on payments for foreign services, O-Plata has been offering access to subscriptions and digital services via virtual cards and crypto wallets.
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission aim to rebuild the regulatory framework for the crypto market — they plan to jointly classify tokens by type and simplify operations for companies in the U.S.
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Solana has completed preparations for transitioning to post-quantum security and has selected the Falcon algorithm — one of the most promising next-generation standards.
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In Israel, BILS has been approved — the first regulated stable-value digital currency pegged to the shekel and issued by a local crypto exchange.
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Bitcoin A national Bitcoin reserve plan is being prepared by the administration of Donald Trump — initially, it may include around 200,000 BTC seized by law enforcement.
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Elvira Nabiullina stated that cryptocurrencies are still considered a risky asset and that they oppose their use as a means of payment within the country.
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The United Arab Emirates has announced a potential exit from OPEC and OPEC+ starting May 1, which would allow the country to produce oil without quotas.
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Visa will enable payments with digital assets WITHOUT storing crypto on centralized services — users will be able to pay with cryptocurrencies while retaining full control over their funds.
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Hackers have begun targeting AI agents through hidden commands embedded in website code — invisible to humans, but executable by the agent on behalf of the user.
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Block (founded by Jack Dorsey) has introduced a Bitcoin proof-of-reserves algorithm — a technology that allows anyone to independently verify a company’s BTC holdings via on-chain signatures.
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Over $1 trillion was transferred using stable-value digital currencies in April — in 2026, the monthly transfer volume has not dropped below this level even once.
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission will use AI to monitor trading data in the crypto market and review applications for crypto company registrations.
