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Will the ECB Follow the U.S. in Adding BTC to Reserves?
European countries are exploring the possibility of including BTC in their reserves to keep up with the U.S. in the growing race for leadership in the global digital asset market. With the rapid development of the crypto industry and increasing interest from investors and financial institutions, this issue is gaining urgency. The Crypto Industry Iceberg: Do You Really Know the Truth?
The meteoric rise of BTC and the crypto market has captured the interest of countless newcomers. But the darker, hidden layers of the crypto world remain unknown to many. Beyond the surface of prices and hype lies a world of complex and often controversial theories. Powell on the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut: December Predictions
On November 7, the Fed announced a 25 basis point cut in the interest rate, bringing it to a range of 4.5-4.75%, aligning with market expectations. This move marks the second consecutive reduction in 2024 following a period of sustained high rates. FTC Takes Aim at Social Media’s Data Harvesting
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) criticized several social media companies, including Meta, Google, and ByteDance, for collecting and processing user data without sufficient oversight or transparency. The collected data often includes age, gender, language, income, and other information of interest to advertisers. 
UK Welcomes Crypto-Focused Xapo Bank
Xapo Bank, a crypto-focused financial institution, received a license in the UK and officially launched interest-bearing accounts in USD and BTC. The Bitcoin account offers an annual interest rate of 1% paid directly in BTC, without the need to lock funds or lend to other users. 
Argentina Investigates El Salvador's Bitcoin Integration Strategy
Argentina's new government is showing a keen interest in Bitcoin's potential. Newly elected president and crypto enthusiast Javier Milei is progressively making good on his promise to weave digital assets into the fabric of the real economy. Record-High Profits for U.S. Miners
Bitcoin mining remains highly lucrative, with profitability on the rise, as noted in JPMorgan’s latest report. The network’s hash rate, an indicator of overall computational power for BTC mining, has grown by 5% since November 2024, pointing to increasing interest and competition in the sector. 
Solana Seeker Smartphone: Transforming Phones into Web3 Tools
By mid-2025, Solana will unveil its new crypto phone, the Solana Seeker—the next step forward and an upgrade from the Saga smartphone. Pre-orders have surpassed all expectations. This could reflect increasing interest in the Solana ecosystem and its mobile solutions, but the impact of airdrops is also widely acknowledged. 
Japanese Show Interest in Eco-Friendly Bitcoin Mining
Japanese company Agile Energy X started using surplus renewable energy for Bitcoin mining. According to company president Kenji Tateiwa, this initiative will help balance supply and demand in the energy grid while boosting the popularity of green energy sources. Pro-Crypto Pastor Tokenizes Church Building
The Colorado House of Prayer has issued tokens to fund the purchase of a 19th-century stone church building, valued at $2.5 million, which their congregation has rented since 2022. This fundraising initiative is spearheaded by Pastor Blake Bush, known for his keen interest in cryptocurrencies, including investments in Ripple (XRP). 
UEFA EURO 2024 and Football Fan Tokens
The UEFA EURO 2024 is close to its final, set for July 14. Taking place every 4 years, the event draws the attention of millions. Amid the waves of matches, football fan tokens are a topic of interest as a way of interaction between clubs and their fans. Before the tournament kicked off, most fan tokens increased in price but have fluctuated since. Durov’s Deep Dive into Ukrainian Language
Pavel Durov, creator of Telegram, has been actively learning Ukrainian, a language closely connected to his maternal Ukrainian roots. He discussed this revelation with his audience following a survey that showed strong interest in Ukrainian as the next topic from the esteemed entrepreneur and coder.