... deterrence and maintaining alliances: a portion of the US nuclear bombs is stationed at NATO bases in Europe for collective security. In general, although the size of the US arsenal is gradually decreasing, it remains one of the most modern and reliable ... ... unacceptable retaliatory strike in the event of an attack. However, with the intensification of geopolitical competition, Beijing is investing in expanding and modernizing its forces. Today, China possesses a nuclear triad: A powerful arsenal of ground-based ...

... portion distributed among the founders and the company Ripple to develop the ecosystem. In its early stages, the project attracted investments from banks and venture funds that saw Ripple's potential to accelerate and reduce the cost of cross-border payments.... ... position has weakened somewhat, partly due to legal proceedings. The most high-profile case is the lawsuit initiated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Ripple in December 2020. The regulator claimed that XRP was issued and sold as ...

... for this reform. The EU's ambition to balance risk control with support for innovation should provide a more transparent and secure environment for the development of crypto businesses. Asia: Key financial centers in the region are strengthening the legal ... ... costs. This step demonstrates that payment giants are increasingly adopting blockchain solutions into their infrastructure. Investment Funds: The world's largest asset managers are close to launching cryptocurrency products. BlackRock, Fidelity, and ...

... management in the crypto market. Tips for the downturn: To survive the bear market with minimal losses, Chen recommends revisiting investment approaches. She advises keeping funds in protective assets (stablecoins, tokenized gold, reliable bonds) and diversifying ... ... recovery. Fresh trends for 2025: Regulation and crypto integration into the financial sector, taxes on crypto profits, enhanced security (including biometrics and AI), the creation of Bitcoin reserves by countries, and a protracted bear trend—these are ...

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