... interest, with new products appearing in traditional markets (Canada is seeing the launch of the first XRP spot crypto ETF) and blockchain projects receiving funding again (Pi Network, for example, has launched a $100 million venture fund). This is a sign ... ... investors are launching new venture initiatives. For example, Analog Devices has created a corporate fund to invest in promising technologies (robotics, climate and medical technology), and Orbit Capital has announced the launch of a €100 million venture ...

... attracting new users to decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain applications. The boundaries between traditional finance and DeFi are increasingly blurring: a consortium of European banks recently successfully tested the issuance of digital bonds via a blockchain platform, demonstrating the effectiveness of distributed ledger technology in classic financial instruments. Major crypto exchanges and wallets are integrating DeFi functions (such as earning yields on stablecoins or token swaps via smart contracts) directly into their applications, simplifying access to decentralized ...

... aim to raise awareness about cryptocurrencies among civil servants, bankers, and the general public. Increasing financial literacy and understanding the risks and opportunities of digital assets will lay the groundwork for broader adoption of crypto technologies in Kyrgyzstan. In the long term, this will help nurture local blockchain startups and attract relevant investments into the country. If Kyrgyzstan can provide stable cryptocurrency regulation and investor security, it can occupy the niche of a crypto-friendly jurisdiction, competing with other hubs (for example,...

... 10 due to a strong community and regular network updates (recent upgrades enhance blockchain scalability and functionality). Investors view Cardano as a long-term project, although short-term price volatility persists. Solana (SOL) : The high-speed blockchain, which faced significant challenges in 2022-2023, has managed to regain the trust of some investors. SOL ranks among the largest altcoins, and its technology is attracting the attention of traditional businesses — for instance, Visa has added support for Solana for stablecoin payments. If crypto-ETFs are approved in the US, Solana is expected to receive additional capital inflows. Dogecoin (DOGE) ...

... Kong and Singapore, are competing for the status of regional crypto hub by introducing special regulatory regimes to attract blockchain companies. The global trend is that governments are seeking to integrate cryptocurrencies into the existing financial ... ... and corporations. Major economic players are betting on digital assets, thereby strengthening the market trend: Trump Media & Technology Group (the media holding of former U.S. President Donald Trump) disclosed the acquisition of Bitcoin worth $2 billion....