IOC lifts Russia suspension, athletes to return to international competitions

A view shows the Russian Olympic Committee headquarters in Moscow, Russia, October 13, 2023. — Reuters The International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards Russia’s reintegration into the Olympic fold ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Following the beginning of the…

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67 Million Crypto Owners Are Not a ‘Rounding Error’

New industry data suggests that crypto ownership has expanded significantly across different demographic groups. Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has criticized Politico over its interpretation of a recent opinion poll, where the publication framed support for crypto legislation as “only 27%,” arguing that the figure actually represents 67 million American adults who already own…

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USDT Leads Payments, USDC Dominates DeFi

The world’s biggest stablecoins are increasingly becoming chain-specific financial products, with Tether’s USDt (USDT) and Circle’s USDC (USDC) serving distinct roles across the crypto ecosystem rather than competing head-on. Dune’s Digital Asset Brief found that USDT overwhelmingly dominates onchain payments. During the first half of 2026, the biggest stablecoin settled about $95 billion in identified…

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