Author: James Wilson
A senior Kremlin adviser wants Russia’s crypto mining classified as an export, arguing tens of thousands of Bitcoins and import payments must be reflected in trade data. Summary Kremlin aide Maxim Oreshkin says mined crypto effectively flows abroad and should be recorded as an export impacting Russia’s balance of payments and FX market. Industry leaders estimate Russian miners produced about 55,000 BTC in 2023 and roughly 35,000 BTC in 2024, with daily income near 1 billion rubles. Russia’s legal mining regime includes registration, tax rates up to 25% for firms, but widespread illegal operations and power theft are costing the…
Artificial intelligence has impacted numerous areas of our lives. There’s no exemption even in the influencer business. These days, we have “virtual influencers,” or influencers driven by AI, who are capable of doing whatever that human influencers can, with the exception that AI designed their appearance. In this article ‘Top 10 virtual influencers in 2024’ we’ll be diving deep into the world of virtual influencers. What are Virtual Influencers? Digitally produced characters known as “virtual influencers” can resemble real people and have genuine characteristics, personalities, and traits. Virtual influencers that are more cartoonish in style exist as well; Barbie is…
In this article, we will answer some common questions for Bitcoin beginners. What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a digital currency governed by a decentralized peer-to-peer network. Who is the creator of Bitcoin? Satoshi Nakamoto (pseudonym) in 2009. What is Bitcoin white paper? The white paper is the blueprint of the protocol that tells us how Bitcoin will work in detail. What is Bitcoin Mining? Bitcoin does not have a central authority. So mining helps in validating the transactions and reaching a network consensus about which transaction came first. To achieve this, miners solve a complex problem using hardware, which we…
Since decentralized crypto exchanges (DEX) take the privacy of users to a different level. Hence they are rising even though the mass is still on centralized crypto exchanges such as Binance. IDEX, a decentralized crypto exchange, offers a secure and rich trading experience to traders. Further, to know whether IDEX is an efficient platform or not, read this Idex Review that will surely give you the necessary insights into the platform. Summary Idex exchange is an Ethereum based cryptocurrency exchange platform.The platform is equipped with a high-performance trading engine and offers a rich trading experience.IDEX comes with a polished UI…
Cynthia Lummis’ Bitcoin meme post on X revives speculation that the U.S. could expand BTC reserves under Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve framework. Summary Lummis posted a children’s-book-style “Franklin buys Bitcoin” image with “Big things coming for Franklin!” as the caption on X. Bitcoin outlets framed the post as a hint at U.S. Bitcoin purchases, tying it to Lummis’ proposal for a 1 million BTC Strategic Reserve. Trump’s executive order on a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Treasury Secretary Bessent’s public Bitcoin appearances amplify market speculation. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis posted a Bitcoin-themed image on social media platform X, prompting speculation that…
Ex-Citadel employees raised $17M for Fin, a stablecoin-based app offering instant, large-value cross-border transfers, positioning it as a user-friendly challenger to big banks. Summary Ex-Citadel employees Ian Krotinsky and Aashiq Dheeraj secured $17 million led by Pantera, with Sequoia and Samsung Next backing Fin. Fin uses stablecoin rails for near-instant, lower-fee transfers between users, bank accounts, and crypto wallets, focusing on large-value and cross-border flows. The launch comes as banks and regulators accelerate stablecoin plans, including a euro stablecoin consortium, Sony Bank’s USD token, and upcoming FDIC rules. Former Citadel employees Ian Krotinsky and Aashiq Dheeraj have raised $17 million…
A 21-year-old Ukrainian student in Vienna was beaten, forced to reveal crypto wallet passwords, then burned in his car, amid a global surge in violent “wrench attacks.” Summary Police say two suspects beat the victim in a hotel garage, kidnapped him in a Mercedes, and tortured him to obtain access to two cryptocurrency accounts. Investigators report the victim was doused in gasoline, set on fire in the back seat, and later found burned, with his crypto accounts completely emptied. Security data show over 60 violent “wrench attacks” on crypto holders in 2025, up more than 30% from 2024, with incidents…
Brad Garlinghouse says Bitcoin could reach $180,000 by end-2026, citing U.S. regulatory clarity, institutional capital from giants like BlackRock, and real-world crypto adoption. Summary Garlinghouse links a potential $180,000 Bitcoin to U.S. regulatory reform over the next 12–18 months, which he says will unlock sidelined institutional capital. He cites BlackRock, Vanguard, and Fidelity entering Bitcoin as “structural” participation, alongside growth in tokenization, payments, and Web3 infrastructure. Other executives at Binance Blockchain Week voiced bullish views but warned that macro liquidity, adoption, and recent volatility could still cap near-term upside. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $180,000 by…
Connecticut orders Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com to halt sports event contracts, classifying them as illegal online gambling despite firms’ claims of CFTC oversight. Summary Connecticut’s consumer protection regulator issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com over sports-linked event contracts. The state classifies the products as unlicensed online gambling, citing under-21 access, integrity gaps, and lack of consumer safeguards. Platforms argue their markets are CFTC-regulated derivatives, underscoring a growing clash between state gambling rules and prediction-style venues. Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection has issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, requiring the companies to immediately stop offering sports-related event…
In the last two years, the Bitcoin ATM market saw enormous growth. More than nine Bitcoin ATMs are getting installed every day. Bitcoin ATM is a kiosk that helps you to buy and sell Bitcoins. Many of these ATMs also support other cryptocurrencies so that we will call them Crypto ATM throughout the article. Crypto ATM In Numbers Today, around 6700, Crypto ATMs are operating all over the world. In the last two years, the Bitcoin ATM market saw massive growth in the number of new ATM installations. More than 70% of new machines are added in 2018–19. Among 6700,…