Key takeaways Bhutan is using surplus, carbon-free hydropower to mine Bitcoin, converting excess electricity into a liquid digital export rather than curtailing generation. Mining and custody are handled by the sovereign investment arm, Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), and confined to designated jurisdictions, limiting retail exposure. Officials describe mined Bitcoin as a foreign-currency liquidity buffer…
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Key takeaways Tajikistan has criminalized the use of stolen electricity for cryptocurrency mining, introducing fines of up to $8,250 and prison sentences of up to eight years. The move follows an energy crisis in which widespread power shortages and reportedly illegal mining have caused millions in losses and infrastructure damage. The country joins a broader…
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In crypto’s fast-moving world, traders have long relied on charts, such as candlesticks, Fibonacci lines and Bollinger Bands, to interpret price action. But a quiet shift is underway. Instead of staring at graphs or toggling between indicators, traders are increasingly turning to AI models like ChatGPT and Grok for real-time context, sentiment analysis and narrative…
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Why crypto ATMs were targeted by New Zealand regulators On July 17, 2025, New Zealand’s government made a defining move in its ongoing battle against financial crime: It announced a nationwide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. The decision, spearheaded by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee, is part of a sweeping reform of the country’s Anti-Money Laundering…
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Key takeaways Google Gemini can break down complex crypto news, like new US legislation, by pulling clear summaries from trusted sources. By scanning reactions on X, Gemini reveals how investors feel about the news, helping traders gauge short-term momentum. Gemini highlights who benefits first, like stablecoin issuers and compliant exchanges, and who faces risk, particularly…
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What is the CLARITY Act? In a long-awaited move, Congress is stepping decisively into the crypto conversation with Crypto Week, a landmark moment that could reshape the future of digital assets in the United States. At the heart of the legislative spotlight lies the CLARITY Act, short for the Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act,…
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What is BBVA’s crypto service? BBVA launched its crypto trading and custody service for retail customers in Spain on July 4, 2025, making it the first traditional bank in the country to offer such a service under the EU’s new MiCA regulations. BBVA’s crypto offering provides buy, sell and custody services for Bitcoin (BTC) and…
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Key takeaways Honeypot scams lure investors with fake liquidity, price movement and hype, but the contracts are rigged to prevent exits, locking funds permanently. Modern honeypots include tampered cold wallets sold via platforms like TikTok, preloaded with private keys that scammers use to steal funds instantly. Variants like high sell tax honeypots and “honeypot-as-a-service” kits…
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Key takeaways Stablecoin attestation reports provide third-party verification that each token is backed by real-world assets like cash and US Treasurys. Attestation ≠ audit: Attestations are point-in-time checks, not deep financial audits, so users should still perform broader due diligence. Not all tokens are redeemable. Time-locked, test or frozen tokens are excluded from reserve calculations…
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