... cryptocurrencies. For a long time, income from digital asset transactions remained in a "gray zone" and was not subject to taxation. However, the situation began to change a few years ago. Many countries are introducing a special tax on profits from cryptocurrency sales. Such regulations have already been established in Russian legislation. For instance, if you sell Bitcoins or another cryptocurrency and earn a profit, be prepared to pay tax to the budget. Security and data protection. Despite significant advancements in cybersecurity,...

... investment portfolios. Wall Street's Entry into the Bitcoin ETF Market After years of caution, Wall Street is now looking to embrace Bitcoin more openly. Banks like Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and UBS previously shied away from direct cryptocurrency products; however, the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by regulators at the end of 2024 marks a turning point. According to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, these financial giants plan to begin offering Bitcoin ETF investments to their clients by the end of 2024, effectively ...

... price deviations. As of May 2025, there are no such signals—rather, the news indicates increasing integration of USDC into the regulated space, creating favorable conditions for stable pricing. USD Coin Price Forecast for May 2025 Considering the factors ... ... suggests that it will maintain a stable peg to the US dollar, meaning it will hover around $1.00 for 1 USDC. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies, the price of the stablecoin USDC is not determined by traditional supply and demand dynamics—it will remain ...

... as of May 2025, institutional interest acts more as a supporting factor for ETH's price, while the potential introduction of new investment products (ETFs, trusts, derivatives) could serve as a growth catalyst. Regulatory Environment and Legislation Regulations continue to have a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market. For Ethereum in May 2025, several aspects can be highlighted. Firstly, the legal status of ETH. In the U.S., discussions are still ongoing regarding whether Ethereum qualifies as a security (as some officials would like) or as a ...

... particularly the September quarterly expiration, which traditionally has an even larger scale of open interest. Long-term market participants note that the impact of one-time expirations is short-lived. Fundamental drivers — such as macroeconomic policy, cryptocurrency regulation, and the pace of institutional adoption — continue to dictate the overall price trend. However, the increased volumes of derivatives indicate the maturation of the cryptocurrency market. Options and futures are transforming from niche instruments ...