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Russians are increasingly inquiring about receiving pensions in cryptocurrency, but the Social Fund confirms payments are in rubles. Meanwhile, Russia leads Europe in crypto adoption, with significant growth in both retail and institutional activity. The Bank of Russia proposed allowing retail investors to purchase select cryptocurrencies under specific conditions.

As traditional investors turn to gold during economic downturns, DeFi traders have recently found safe-haven options as well. Despite a significant market sell-off, demand for tokenized gold and on-chain commodities has surged, emphasizing their rising importance in crypto's evolving landscape.

The $30 million defamation lawsuit by Jake Claver against Zach Rector has divided the XRP community, with supporters backing Claver's claims of false accusations, while Rector's defenders argue for the importance of scrutiny in public commentary within crypto.

The CLARITY Act is set for a crucial Senate committee vote, potentially altering crypto market regulation. Traders are also attentive to inflation data and a Supreme Court ruling on tariffs that could affect market sentiment.

Vitalik Buterin critiques the current design of decentralized stablecoins, highlighting three unresolved challenges that threaten their stability. He emphasizes that many existing systems are based on fragile assumptions that may not endure over time.