I Came, I Typed, I Downloaded – How a Pirate Librarian Became an FBI Target
In April 2011, a modest Russian‑language news portal, ‘bal‑con.ru’, ran an interview with two young entrepreneurs. The men were quietly working to solve a problem, identified by both as a barrier to book consumption in Russia. “We found it strange that existing book websites on the Russian internet had plateaued at the level of the mid-20th century. They were incredibly inconvenient to use, requiring users to wade through vast lists...
Russian Finance Minister: Ruble Is “Strong,” Enhances Budget Traceability
Anton Siluanov, Russia’s finance minister, said the digital ruble, Russia’s CBDC, is a “strong” and “reliable” alternative to the fiat ruble. He said the digital ruble has special potential for budgetary payments, enhancing control and traceability. Russian Finance Minister Reinforces Potential of Digital Ruble for Budgetary Settlements While stablecoins have become the de facto killer […] Powered by...
Bitfarms Stock Rallied 72.86% Last Week – Time to Re-Rate?
BITF has taken off and the momentum isn’t fading. Is there a development the market’s quietly pricing in? Or is it time to re-rate the stock altogether? The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed to Bitcoin mining and crypto treasury strategies. Bitfarms Stock Surges – […] Powered by...
Fiji Reaffirms Ban on Crypto Service Providers Over Financial Crime Risks
Fiji’s National Anti-Money Laundering Council (NAML) has reaffirmed its ban on virtual asset service providers (VASPs), arguing that the decentralized and anonymous nature of virtual assets makes them vulnerable to criminal misuse. Virtual Assets Prohibition: Council Cites Security Risks The Fiji National Anti-Money Laundering Council (NAML) has reaffirmed its decision to prohibit Virtual Asset Service […] Powered by...
Dual-Listed ZOOZ Power Commits to Bitcoin Treasury in Bold Strategic Shift
ZOOZ Power is electrifying markets with shareholder approval to channel nearly all fresh capital into a bold bitcoin treasury strategy, signaling aggressive conviction in digital assets. ZOOZ Power Gains Shareholder Approval for Bitcoin Treasury Reserve ZOOZ Power Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: ZOOZ), a dual-listed company that develops ultrafast power boosters for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, […] Powered by...