Alfa-Bank Launches Crypto Trading Tests in Russia

The post Alfa-Bank Prepares Digital Depository Infrastructure for Regulated Crypto Services appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Highlights Alfa-Bank develops digital depository infrastructure as foundation for crypto services. Pilot cryptocurrency trading program launched for qualified institutional investors. Testing phase covers Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Litecoin, USDT, USDC, and Zcash. Mass-market crypto offerings expected following regulatory approval in Russia. Major competitors Sberbank and T-Bank simultaneously develop similar platforms. Russia’s Alfa-Bank has advanced its cryptocurrency ambitions by establishing plans for a comprehensive digital depository system. The institution has simultaneously initiated controlled cryptocurrency trading pilots via its Alfa-Investments brokerage platform. These developments emerge as Russia’s government finalizes comprehensive regulations governing digital asset operations. Digital Depository Framework Forms Foundation of Crypto Strategy

The post Russia’s Drone Warriors Are Preparing For A “Big War” With NATO appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Dronnitsa is Russia’s annual forum to develop drone technology and tactics to meet military needs Dronnitsa Russia’s drone force is getting ready to pivot for a war with the West. Samuel Bendett, an expert on Russian drones and advisor to the CNA and CNAS thinktanks, says we need to take this shift seriously. Dronnitsa (“Drone Gathering”) is Russia’s annual drone-fest when operators and makers get together to demonstrate new systems and thrash out tactics and techniques. The session this August will be the fifth, and the keynote is: “To find a way to make sure this drone war goes in our favor and to prepare for a big war with NATO.” “Dronnitsa is signaling that such potential conflict preparation will be discussed during the event, inviting participants and prepare to contribute their thoughts, ideas and technologies towards this goal,” Bendett told me. Not Threats But Plans Ru

The post Alfa-Bank Enters Crypto Custody Race As Russia’s Largest Private Bank Prepares For New Legislation appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. While large U.S. banks are lobbying to water down a landmark crypto bill days before a Senate vote, Russia’s biggest private bank is racing into digital assets. Alfa-Bank announced plans to become a regulated digital asset custodian and offer crypto-related services to both retail and institutional clients, according to the original report from WuBlockchain. The move marks a sharp institutional turn at a moment when Russian authorities are rewriting the legal framework for crypto. The bank intends to develop investment products built on public blockchains, aiming to attract international investors. The timing is no coincidence: the services will move forward only after Russia’s new cryptocurrency legislation takes effect. Details of that law remain closely watched by market participants inside and outside Russia, because it will define the bou

Alfa Bank's digital depository could reshape Russia's crypto landscape, impacting asset liquidity and international investment amid sanctions. The post Alfa Bank plans to launch digital depository for crypto services by mid-2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Russia's regulated crypto market could enhance domestic financial control and offer alternative international trade channels amid sanctions. The post Alfa-Bank tests cryptocurrency trading for qualified investors as Russia builds regulated crypto market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Alfa-Bank is testing cryptocurrency trading for qualified investors as Russia moves toward regulating digital assets and banks prepare new crypto services.

The post Oil: Rising geopolitical risks and Russian diesel ban – ING appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note that Oil has extended its rally as renewed US-Iran tensions threaten the fragile ceasefire and disrupt flows through the Strait of Hormuz. ICE Brent has moved above $78/bbl, while Russia’s ban on diesel exports until end-July intensifies middle distillate supply concerns. ING highlights tighter US product inventories and expects stronger demand for US barrels. Brent supported by supply disruptions “ICE Brent settled 5.2% higher yesterday at a little over $78/bbl, with further upside expected today following additional US strikes against Iran in response to its earlier attacks on several vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz.” “Key for the oil outlook is whether the US and Iran are able to quickly de-escalate this latest rise in tensions.” “The market will be watching whether these crossings rebound in the coming days — or whether

The post Charles Schwab Sets Out to Build Its Digital Assets Team Ahead of Crypto Trading Rollout appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Highlights Charles Schwab is expanding its Digital Assets division with new blockchain engineering, security and crypto product roles. The hiring drive comes as the brokerage prepares for its planned rollout of spot crypto trading. Schwab managed $13.14 trillion in client assets and served 39.3 million active brokerage accounts as of May 2026, underscoring the significance of its latest crypto push. Charles Schwab is taking another step toward its crypto ambitions. The Wall Street brokerage giant is now actively hiring blockchain engineers, security specialists and crypto product managers. This comes as the $19 trillion firm is now aggressively building out its Digital Assets division ahead of its planned cryptocurrency trading rollout. Jake Hahn, a member of Charles Schwab’s Digital Assets team, announced this week on LinkedIn that the company is r