... is crucial to prevent the use of crypto platforms to circumvent international sanctions or launder capital, ensuring that the partnership yields benefits rather than creating risks. It is likely that Russia and other neighbors will participate in the exchange of experiences regarding oversight in this new field. For Russian private investors, the emergence of crypto initiatives in Kyrgyzstan could serve as an additional argument for diversifying their portfolios with crypto assets. Witnessing the official support of cryptocurrencies in the post-Soviet space may strengthen some investors' beliefs that digital ...

... investor protection, stimulating the flow of capital into the legal realm and strengthening Europe's position in the global crypto market. Asia: Approaches in Asian countries vary. Hong Kong is launching a licensing regime for stablecoin issuers and crypto exchanges starting August 1, offering liberal conditions for crypto business in an effort to become a regional hub. Meanwhile, Japan maintains strict restrictions on cryptocurrency operations. Regulators in other parts of Asia and the Middle East are ...

... "parking" capital between trades. The issuer Tether is preparing to enter the U.S. market with a new regulated stablecoin, highlighting the strong demand for reliable "digital dollars." Binance Coin (BNB) – ~$800. The token of the largest crypto exchange, Binance, recently reached an all-time high amid rising platform activity. Despite tightening regulations in several countries, BNB has solidified its status as one of the leading coins, providing holders with advantages on the exchange and in ...

... their jurisdictions' status as crypto-friendly hubs. Hong Kong has introduced a mandatory licensing regime for cryptocurrency exchanges and is already issuing the first licenses for retail trading of digital assets; moreover, a comprehensive stablecoin ... ... combination of stringent requirements with support for the blockchain industry and government initiatives is stimulating the influx of crypto startups. Meanwhile, mainland China, while maintaining a ban on crypto trading, is focusing on developing its own blockchain ...

... uniform requirements for crypto businesses and stablecoin issuance across all EU countries. Implementing MiCA is expected to reduce regulatory risks for companies and make the European crypto market more transparent and secure—licensing for the first crypto exchanges under the new rules has already begun. In Asia, several countries (Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.) are competing for the status of regional crypto hubs, offering special regulatory regimes to attract companies and capital. The overall global trend ...