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• Bitcoin Mining Could Be Strengthening The Ruble, Russian Central Bank Says
  Bitcoin mining may be providing incremental support to the Russian ruble, Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said, while cautioning that the effect is difficult to measure because much of the sector still operates in a legal and reporting gray zone. Bitcoin Mining May Support The Ruble Responding to a question at a press conference, Nabiullina […]
• Stablecoins Get A Break? US Lawmakers Propose Tax Relief
  Lawmakers in the US have put forward a discussion draft that would ease tax reporting for small stablecoin payments and let some crypto earners delay taxes on staking and mining rewards. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Quantum Debate Heats Up As Adam Back Challenges Nic Carter According to reports, the plan was circulated by Representatives Max Miller […]
• Commodities Surge, Equities Steady, Crypto Falls Behind In 2025 Market Showdown
  The investment landscape in 2025 has delivered an unusual outcome that few would have anticipated at the start of the year. Assets traditionally viewed as slow movers have risen as the clear winners, while the cryptocurrency market has quietly slipped to the bottom of the performance rankings.  As the year draws to a close, data […]
• Bitcoin Momentum Builds In Brazil As Average Investment Breaks $1,000
  According to a report by Mercado Bitcoin, crypto trading activity in Brazil rose 43% year-over-year in 2025, while the average amount invested per user crossed roughly BRL 5,700 — about $1,000. Related Reading: Blockchain Association Rejects Proposal To Widen Stablecoin Yield Restrictions Reports have disclosed that this jump was driven by heavier use of stablecoins […]
• BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Ranks 6th In 2025 Global ETF Flows — Report
  2025 was a challenging year for the cryptocurrency market and industry, and it did not spare the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The US-based Bitcoin ETF market experienced wet and dry spells in equal proportions over the course of the year. However, BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust (ticker: IBIT), has been a standout […]
• Bitcoin Extortion: Bomb Threat Caller Demands $1M From Hyundai In South Korea
  Hyundai Group’s Seoul offices were evacuated after an email threatened explosions unless a Bitcoin ransom was paid, authorities and media reports said. Related Reading: Hoskinson Warns Trump’s Crypto Push Could Backfire On The Industry The message demanded 13 Bitcoin — roughly $1.1 million — and set a deadline of 11:30 AM, prompting an immediate safety […]
• Bitcoin Or Ethereum To $62,000? Fundstrat Releases Contrasting 2026 Predictions
  Tom Lee, chairman of BitMine and managing partner at Fundstrat, has been a vocal optimist when it comes to the cryptocurrency market, especially for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Most recently, Fundstrat’s managing partner revived his $62,000 target call for the Ethereum price in 2026. However, it appears that Lee and his investment firm do not align […]