Russian citizens are fuming at reports that illegal crypto miners in Abkhazia are using Moscow-provided electricity to power their rigs.
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Year: 2025
South Korea’s Jeju Island to Issue ‘NFT Cards’ in Bid to Boost Tourism
South Korea’s subtropical Jeju Island plans to woo millennials and Gen Z tourists by issuing NFT-powered “visitors’ cards.”
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Japan’s Metaplanet Gears Up for a 10K BTC Stash in 2025
Metaplanet said it plans to grow its Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC by year-end, leveraging advanced capital market tools.
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Ripple CEO Credits Trump Bull Market as US-Based Roles Dominate Hiring
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse credited Trump’s proposals for boosting crypto optimism, leading to increased US hiring and a surge in enterprise deals.
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MARA Lent Out 7,377 Bitcoin in 2024 to Cover Mining Costs
Bitcoin mining company MARA, formerly known as Marathon Digital, lent out 7,377 Bitcoin (BTC) in 2024 to generate additional income.
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Trump Administration Could Significantly Influence Crypto Landscape: Bitwise CEO
Bitwise CEO Horsley said that Trump administration may “unfreeze” mergers and acquisitions, allowing major companies to expand further.
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Trump-Led Bitcoin Rally Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Fed’s January Rate Decision: 10x Research
A potential Bitcoin rally, anticipated to gain momentum ahead of Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration, may face challenges later in the month.
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JAN3 Secures $5M to Develop Bitcoin-Focused Superapp AQUA
JAN3, the team behind the popular Bitcoin wallet AQUA, has raised $5 million in seed funding to enhance the development of its Bitcoin-focused superapp.
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Bitcoin Eyes $100K Amid Optimism, Key Risks Loom Ahead of FOMC Meeting
Bitcoin nears $100K as optimism builds ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Key risks include the Fed’s rate decision and MARA’s BTC lending strategy.
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Calls for justice and accountability in Syria grow after Assad’s fall
The new authorities have promised justice for crimes under the Assads, but there are huge challenges involved.