... capitalization and dramatic price increases. Over the past few years, the price of this cryptocurrency has multiplied several times over, making it appear to be an optimal investment choice. However, the reality is less rosy. Currently, the value of virtual coins has significantly decreased, influenced by numerous factors, primarily negative news and forecasts. In addition to traditional Bitcoin, new variations such as Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin Gold have emerged. Those who previously owned Bitcoin were fortunate ...

... by information from CoinGecko. The current record update comes in the wake of new investments in Bitcoin by the public company MicroStrategy. The software developer announced an additional investment of $15 million in BTC. The company purchased 253 coins at a median price of $59,339. Bitcoin was trading around this level on Monday, April 5. MicroStrategy now holds 91,579 BTC; the total cost of these coins was $2.226 billion, with an average cost of BTC at $24,311 (the company began investing in ...

... assets market, they are not the largest species in the entire ecosystem. At the top are the humpback whales (also known as oceanic long-fins), which can weigh up to 45 tons. This category includes those BTC holders who have accumulated at least 5,000 coins. When Bitcoin's value exceeded $58,000 in early 2021, their combined wealth amounted to $290 million. Bitcoin whales play a crucial role in the market. It is their large movements of coins that can significantly influence the price of BTC. Whales ...

... 2024, legal disputes regarding stablecoins continued in the US; competitors of Tether also came under scrutiny. For example, the issuance of BUSD (the Binance stablecoin) was effectively suspended under pressure from regulators, while the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), Circle, intensified its lobbying efforts in pursuit of proactive regulation. These actions have indirectly strengthened Tether's position, as some users transitioned from regulated alternatives to USDT, viewing it as less susceptible to US ...

... become pressing. This was stated by Daniil Egorov, head of the Federal Tax Service (FTS), at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025). He indicated that legal miners are currently forced to either seek unofficial buyers or sell mined coins abroad on foreign exchanges, due to the lack of a clear mechanism for sales within the country. The initiative to create such platforms aims to bring digital asset transactions out of the shadows and increase the appeal of the industry to investors....