... Additionally, new SEC Chairman Paul Atkins introduced a reform program called Project Crypto, aimed at modernizing regulation for the digital age. This initiative proposes to review the classification of crypto assets (no longer considering most tokens as securities),... ... SEC's previous hardline stance could restore innovation in the U.S. and strengthen the country's role as a global blockchain finance hub. European Union: The comprehensive MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation has come into force in the EU, introducing ...

... instruments and fiat currencies, allowing transactions to be conducted directly, without intermediaries, to almost any point in the world. Secondly, technologies such as blockchain ensure transparency and immutability of records, enhancing trust in digital transactions. Furthermore, the emergence of decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has opened new areas of application for cryptocurrencies – from lending and insurance to art and gaming industries. Thus, the crypto industry has become a driver of innovation in the economy. Today, there ...

... boost to the bullish trend. Conversely, unexpected restrictions or macroeconomic shocks might temporarily cool investor enthusiasm. Nevertheless, the overall direction looks promising: the crypto market is becoming more deeply integrated into global finance, while investments in digital assets are transitioning from a niche interest to mainstream acceptance. For investors from the CIS and around the world, the current state of affairs signifies an expansion of opportunities and tools. Cryptocurrencies are now viewed not just ...

... new impetus for the bullish trend. Conversely, unexpected restrictions or macroeconomic shocks may temporarily cool investors' enthusiasm. Nonetheless, the overall outlook appears encouraging: the crypto market is increasingly integrating into global finance, and investments in digital assets are transforming from a niche hobby into mainstream acceptance. For investors from the CIS and around the world, the current state of affairs means an expansion of opportunities and tools. Cryptocurrencies are now viewed not only as speculative ...

... Russian cryptocurrency exchange has been discussed within business circles for several years. In 2024, following the legalization of mining, representatives of the State Duma expressed hope for the imminent launch of a national platform for trading digital currencies. The chairman of the financial market committee, Anatoly Aksakov, suggested that such an exchange would be operational in the second half of 2024. However, consensus between the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia has not been reached, and the process has stalled. By mid-2025, Russia still lacks its own cryptocurrency trading platform. However, the market is gradually preparing for its emergence. Financial sector participants, including ...