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Bitcoin climbs above $120,000 on a wave of institutional investment via ETFs
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Bitcoin climbs above $120,000 on a wave of institutional investment via ETFs
In early October 2025, the cryptocurrency market showed signs of strong growth, attracting the attention of both retail and institutional investors. Bitcoin surpassed $120,000 for the first time in a long time, peaking at around $121,000 and remaining at this high level. This growth is supported by the activity of major institutional players, who are
BlackRock in 2025: A global investment leader, driven by innovation and sustainable growth strategies
In 2025, BlackRock will be actively investing in key technology development areas, with artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services, and cybersecurity at the forefront. The company views AI as a revolutionary area with enormous potential, predicting that investment in AI infrastructure could exceed $700 billion by 2030. BlackRock's portfolio includes major tech giants—Microsoft, Google, and Amazon—as
The Bank of Russia's digital ruble: what it is, how to use it, and what to expect
In the digital age, the financial system is undergoing significant changes, reflected in the emergence of new forms of money. Central bank digital currency (CBDC) is becoming one of the most important tools of the modern era. Russia is actively developing its own version of CBDC—the digital ruble. This innovation promises to transform traditional payment
Artificial Intelligence in Finance: A Key Industry Transformation in 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of the modern financial sector. Machine learning technologies, neural networks, and big data are significantly changing approaches to customer service, risk management, investment analysis, and process automation. By 2025, the development and implementation of these solutions will have made AI in finance a central part of the
The introduction of CBDC will stimulate the transition to a cashless economy and change the structure of international settlements.
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are digital equivalents of national currencies, issued and controlled by a country's central bank. Unlike cryptocurrencies, CBDCs are centralized and regulated by the state, allowing for the management of not only their issuance but also all user transactions. In recent years, the implementation of CBDCs has become a key factor
Trust in Digital Currencies and Blockchain Technologies: A New Foundation for the Financial Future
In recent decades, digital technologies have rapidly transformed the world, including the financial sector. Among the most revolutionary innovations are digital currencies and blockchain technologies, which challenge traditional trust mechanisms. In this article, we will examine in detail what trust is in the context of digital currencies and blockchain, why it is critical to their
Stripe is disrupting the market: now you can launch stablecoins – with just a few lines of code and the help of AI!
Payments giant Stripe has taken a significant step in the world of financial technology with the introduction of its innovative Open Issuance service, opening up new opportunities for launching stablecoins based on the Bridge infrastructure. This product is designed to significantly simplify the process of issuing their own stablecoins, allowing companies to create and manage
Telegram Wallet Launches Trading of Tokenized US Stocks and ETFs
Wallet, a crypto wallet built directly into the popular Telegram messenger, is preparing to launch a new feature: trading tokenized shares of US companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through the xStocks platform. This new feature will allow Telegram users to buy and sell tokens from more than 60 leading US companies, including giants like Apple,
Visa is testing stablecoins to speed up cross-border business payments
Visa has announced the launch of a large-scale pilot project that will allow companies to make international transfers through the Visa Direct platform using stablecoins—digital assets with a fixed value backed by fiat currencies. The project, scheduled to launch in spring 2026, promises to radically change the traditional cross-border payment model. How will the use
OpenAI overtakes SpaceX and reaches $500 billion — the new leader among startups
In 2025, OpenAI, creator of the popular artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT, reached a $500 billion valuation, becoming the most valuable private startup in the world. This landmark milestone occurred following a secondary share sale, in which current and former OpenAI employees sold approximately $6.6 billion worth of shares. This sum placed OpenAI in a league