The European Union will end the MiCA transition period on July 1, requiring all crypto firms to hold valid licenses to operate within the EU. Unlicensed crypto asset service providers must cease serving EU clients after this date. Smaller exchanges, especially in markets like Poland, face increased compliance costs and stricter governance under MiCA regulations.
Russia’s Sberbank is prepared to enter crypto trading once regulatory frameworks and organized exchange trading are established, according to Senior Vice President Ruslan Vesterovsky. The bank’s move aligns with Russia’s broader efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies, signaling potential growth in institutional crypto participation as regulations develop. No specific timeline or amounts were disclosed.
GSR launched the BESO ETF on Nasdaq, offering exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana with active staking to generate yield. The ETF aims to attract institutional investors and marks a significant development in crypto investment products, signaling a new era for crypto yield strategies. The launch took place recently, expanding institutional access to diversified crypto assets.
GSR launched its first ETF, BESO, on Nasdaq on April 22, 2026, offering exposure to Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana. The Crypto Core3 ETF employs active management with weekly rebalancing and charges a 1% management fee. This marks GSR’s entry into the ETF market, providing investors with diversified crypto exposure in a single product.
GSR, a crypto market maker, launched an actively managed ETF on Nasdaq that includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The ETF aims to provide diversified exposure to these leading cryptocurrencies. The launch marks GSR’s entry into regulated investment products, reflecting growing institutional interest in crypto assets. The ETF is now available for investors seeking managed crypto exposure.
Bitcoin reached $75,000 on April 22, driven by increased institutional demand and the launch of spot ETFs. The rally indicates growing confidence among long-term investors and suggests a move toward more stable growth in the cryptocurrency market. This milestone highlights the impact of institutional interest and ETF adoption on Bitcoin’s price trajectory.
Russia is progressing with a comprehensive crypto bill that would license exchanges and allow cross-border cryptocurrency transactions, while still enforcing domestic payment restrictions. The legislation aims to address sanctions circumvention, reflecting Russia's efforts to regulate digital assets amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The bill's advancement signals a significant shift in Russia’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation.