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Sberbank Gains Russian Crypto Exchange Authorization Ahead of Planned December Launch
The bank plans to offer Bitcoin, Ether and USDT through its existing apps, while Russian rules impose testing and purchase limits on non-qualified investors.

Revolut Disruption Hits Payments and Crypto Services
The company said customer money and data were safe, while sign-in and ATM withdrawals were also affected.
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Sberbank Gains Russian Crypto Exchange Authorization Ahead of Planned December Launch
The bank plans to offer Bitcoin, Ether and USDT through its existing apps, while Russian rules impose testing and purchase limits on non-qualified investors.

Revolut Disruption Hits Payments and Crypto Services
The company said customer money and data were safe, while sign-in and ATM withdrawals were also affected.

FINMA Approves First Swiss Retail Bitcoin ETF
The regulator granted an exemption from diversification rules while requiring custody safeguards and clear warnings about volatility and losses.

Ramp Seeks OCC Trust Bank Charter for Digital Asset Custody
The proposed bank would not take deposits or make commercial loans; Ramp says it would build products alongside its banking partners.

Super League Shareholders Back Metaplanet’s 2,100 BTC Investment
The gaming-media company plans to become Superplanet, a Nasdaq-listed US Bitcoin treasury platform, with closing expected in Q4 2026.

Rain Says Western Union's Stablecard Is Live in 37 Markets
The USDPT-backed Visa card is getting a Money20/20 promotion offering up to $40 in purchase-only credits, subject to in-person signup and approval.

Coinbase Partners With Thunes for Bank and Mobile-Wallet Payouts
Coinbase will supply stablecoin infrastructure while Thunes adds local payout connections; the partners have not specified launch timing or markets.

Visa and Mesh Plan Crypto Spending From Wallet Balances
Merchants would receive fiat through Visa payments, while Mesh handles conversion. Initial availability and participating platforms have yet to be announced.

Sparkassen Begin Bitcoin Trading Through DekaBank in Banking App
Deka lists five participating savings banks, with more than 230 expressing interest. Trades cost €0.99 plus a spread, and withdrawals are limited to approved custodians.

SkyAI Sells Entire Solana Treasury, Launches $201 Million Tender
The company reports $223.8 million in cash and has dropped the offer’s SOL-price condition, while retaining a $3 share price challenged by Bastion Trading.