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In a dramatic turn of events, Bitcoin experienced a significant drop to $58,500 following news of a second assassination attempt on former U.S. President and current presidential candidate, Donald Trump.

In just 15 years, the cryptocurrency market has exploded, reaching an impressive market capitalization of $2.09 trillion—double the value from just a year ago.

Russia is intensifying its crypto mining ambitions with a major new project in the Komi Republic. The northeastern region of the country has announced plans to build 15 new crypto mining data centers, signaling a robust commitment to expanding its digital asset infrastructure.

In the past month, the blockchain gaming sector has experienced a notable 5% increase in unique daily active wallets.

Russia introduced a significant legal shift by allowing the use of cryptocurrency for foreign trade settlements. This move marks a notable step towards integrating digital assets into the country’s financial system, though full regulation of this activity remains pending.

Hong Kong is making strides to position itself as a leading global hub for cryptocurrency, yet the city faces calls for faster regulatory action from industry leaders.