Ethereum co-founder gifted $400,000 to Thai baby hippo, Moo Deng, for Christmas. Buterin described this gesture as a perfect way to express his gratitude to Thailand.
The Japanese government has expressed caution about including Bitcoin in its foreign currency reserves, responding to the US plan for a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
Russian companies are now using BTC and other cryptocurrencies for international transactions to circumvent Western sanctions, according to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.
North Korean hackers from the Lazarus Group have been identified as responsible for the theft of over 4,500 Bitcoins from Japanβs DMM Bitcoin exchange earlier this year.
π£Russia to prohibit crypto mining in 10 regions starting 2025
The ban is effective from January 1 until March 15, 2031. The Council of Ministers indicates further bans may occur during peak energy demand, but these could be adjusted or lifted if a government commission finds it necessary based on energy demand changes.
TON's Sharpe Ratio suggests a potential market rebound. After reaching a low of $4.7, TON has steadily increased over the past four days, reaching $5.66.
Cosmos Network developers have moved 295.3 BTC, currently valued at $27.7 million, from funds raised during their 2017 ICO. This is their first transaction in two years.
Speculation surrounds former FTX CEO Sam Bankman's potential presidential pardon after a 25-year fraud sentence. His political connections and donations to Democrats have led to public criticism of the government for being too lenient on FTX executives.
MicroStrategy has bolstered its Bitcoin reserves by acquiring an additional 5,262 BTC. This purchase was made at an average cost of $106,662 per BTC, amounting to a total investment of around $561 million.
Interpol has issued a Red Notice for HEX founder Richard Heart, due to allegations of tax fraud and violent assault. HEX token surged 30% following the announcement. Heart dismissed the charges as conspiratorial and remains confident in the future success of his projects.
