The World Beyond SWIFT: Russia and the Secret Economy of Cryptocurrency

Author: Anita Moscow's winter mornings always come slowly. The subway glides from the gray residential areas into the city center, and the advertisements on the screens in the carriages are typically rolling out ruble loans, online shopping promotions, and a banner that looks quite normal: "Overseas income settlement? USDT is also acceptable." It's hard to imagine that in a country besieged by the Western financial system, the term "stablecoin," which originally only appeared in Silicon Valley white papers, has quietly become a fundamental infrastructure that ordinary people and businesses genuinely rely on. Alexey (pseudonym) 3

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Huobi HTX has achieved industry-leading net capital inflow through asset transparency, upgraded C2C experience, and security compliance strategies. According to Defillama data, the net inflow in the past 30 days reached $583.7M, ranking first among all CEXs, proving a significant rebound in user trust.

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On the first day of its launch, Twenty One plummeted nearly 20%, the valuation mystery of the third largest BTC DAT.

Original | Odaily Planet Daily (@OdailyChina) Author | Dingdang (@XiaMiPP) The "Bitcoin Asset Reserve Company" Twenty One Capital (NYSE: XXI), jointly backed by stablecoin giant Tether and the Japanese consortium SoftBank Group, officially debuted on the New York Stock Exchange on December 9. However, in stark contrast to its "heavy asset" and "strong endorsement" resource advantages, the stock price fell sharply after opening on the first day, dropping during the session...

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Bybit releases cryptocurrency application index report, which shows that the Asia-Pacific region is accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency.

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Deconstructing the reverse logic behind the "Fear Index": the lower the value, the more you should buy?

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Trump's control over the Federal Reserve and its impact on Bitcoin in the coming months

A century of unprecedented changes in the U.S. financial system

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Huobi HTX "Hunt AI Plan" successfully concluded: Prize pool exceeded 10,403 USDT, top trading strategies continue to be available for copy trading.

This season's outstanding performance has not only enhanced the visualization of copy trading strategies but also further enriched the competitive dimensions and user experience of the Huobi HTX copy trading ecosystem.

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UAE, the "New Switzerland" of Crypto Giants

From the ubiquitous cryptocurrency payments on the streets to the direct involvement of national sovereign funds, and the clear and transparent regulatory framework, the UAE has rapidly risen to become a cryptocurrency hub connecting the East and West. In particular, Abu Dhabi, with recent gatherings of crypto giants like Binance, Tether, Circle, and Ripple, is becoming a new global cryptocurrency hotspot.

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What I focus on is not the price of Bitcoin itself, but the position allocation of the group of people I am most familiar with, namely those who hold a large amount of wealth, are well-educated, and have successfully achieved capital compounding for decades as asset allocators.

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Is Abu Dhabi really the capital of cryptocurrency? Why are Binance, Tether, and Circle clustering in Abu Dhabi?

Written by: Deng Tong, Golden Finance On December 9, 2025, Circle announced that it has obtained a financial services license issued by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market, allowing it to operate as a currency service provider in the Abu Dhabi International Financial Centre. In addition to Circle, other crypto companies such as Binance, Tether, Ripple, and Animoca Brands have also achieved regulatory success in Abu Dhabi. Where is Abu Dhabi? Which crypto companies have obtained licenses in Abu Dhabi? Why can Abu Dhabi become a crypto capital?

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Connecting the new hubs of capital in China, the U.S., and the Asia-Pacific: The Asia-Pacific Innovation Center (APIC) in Kuala Lumpur officially opens, building a new ecosystem for global business empowerment.

As a key business hub connecting China, the United States, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Middle East, the launch of APIC marks the official establishment of a new ecosystem that integrates Web3 innovation incubation, global education empowerment, and cross-border capital integration.

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Dubai Web3 Week High-End Notes: The DID Alliance Teams Up with the Asia-Pacific Innovation Center to Build a New Global Hub for Capital and Business

This event brings together representatives from investment institutions, industry veterans, and opinion leaders (KOL) from around the world, aiming to create an efficient and private dialogue platform to jointly discuss the development trends and cooperation opportunities in the digital economy.

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Matrixdock has made its debut on SBMA's "Crucible," introducing a tokenized gold transparency mechanism into the discussion perspective of the precious metals industry.

The official journal "Crucible" of the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA) published a research article from Matrixdock, a platform under Matrixport. The article discusses the existing custody and auditing framework in the precious metals industry, focusing on the potential application paths of blockchain technology in enhancing the verifiability of gold reserve information.

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