Recently uncovered files revealed that Epstein was actively interested in cryptocurrencies and even participated in their development.
💸 Bitcoin ▪️ Studied bitcoin in its early stages ▪️ Participated in discussions about the role of bitcoin in the economy ▪️ Was interested in the network's infrastructure
🌀 Coinbase ▪️ Invested about $3 million in 2014 ▪️ The transaction went through IGO LLC ▪️ Sold the stake for a profit
👀 Blockstream ▪️ Was an early investor in the bitcoin infrastructure company ▪️ Invited CEO Adam Back to his island ▪️ Later, Bitcoin Core developers urged Back to step down
Epstein also interacted with influential figures in the crypto industry and attended events related to cryptocurrencies. $BTC
The richest families keep only about 0.9% of their assets in gold
Instead of safe assets, they prefer to invest money in private companies, private equity funds, and other illiquid instruments, freezing funds for years
Almost a third of their capital is placed there. $XAU
The decentralized exchange Uniswap triumphed in a patent infringement lawsuit initiated by organizations linked to Bancor.
⚖️ The dispute concerned the formula x*y=k — the fundamental mechanism of automated market makers (AMM) that underpins most DeFi platforms. The court's decision is an important signal for the entire industry: key tools of open finance are harder to 'close' with patents.
The proceedings began in May 2025, and now the court in New York has deemed the claims insufficient to prove infringement. $UNI
✔️Donald Trump stated that if negotiations with Iran fail, the USA will send a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East.
✔️He emphasized: Iran will not have nuclear weapons and missiles. The second round of negotiations is expected next week. If an agreement is not reached, Trump promised to initiate military actions. $TRUMP
Foreign assets in US Treasury bonds reached a record level of $9.4 trillion in November 2025, despite sell-offs from BRICS countries: China (-11%), India (-20%), and Brazil (-27%). $ETH $SOL $LTC
The flow of XRP in the spot market increased by +2860% over the last 8 hours.
The rise in activity coincided with the first signs of price stabilization (up to $1.45) after several days of sharp decline.
📈An increase in volumes in the spot market may indicate a return of traders' interest in more risky positions against a backdrop of increased volatility. $XRP
Bitcoin has risen above the $70,000 level, reclaiming a key psychological level after recent sharp fluctuations.
✍️ At the time of publication, BTC is trading around $70,340 (+1.58% in the last 24 hours). - Bitcoin market capitalization: ~ $1.40 trillion - Daily trading volume: $49.22 billion
These figures indicate a phase of consolidation rather than speculative growth. $BTC
💵 Tether helped Turkey confiscate $544 million in USDT
🚨 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that his company assisted Turkish authorities in seizing assets related to illegal betting platforms amounting to over $500 million.
"Law enforcement approached us, provided some information, we examined it and acted in accordance with the laws of the country," Ardoino reported.
➡️ This concerns the business of gambling magnate Weisely Shahin, who is accused of operating illegal betting platforms and laundering proceeds.
Tether claims to have assisted law enforcement in over 1800 cases across 62 countries, freezing $3.4 billion in USDT linked to alleged illegal activities. $XRP
The NBU has published the Inflation Report for January 2026 with forecasts on inflation, GDP, and the labor market.
🟢 Inflation In the coming months, it will decrease, but in the second half of 2026, a temporary acceleration is possible due to the consequences of energy destruction and a low comparison base: ▪️ 2026 — 7.5% ▪️ 2027 — 6% ▪️ 2028 — 5% (NBU target)
🟢 Economy Growth will be supported by investments in reconstruction, the defense sector, and consumer demand. At the same time, the deficit of electricity (up to 6% in 2026) will limit GDP growth rates: ▪️ 2026 — 1.8% ▪️ 2027 — 2.8% ▪️ 2028 — 3.7%
🟢 Labor Market and Salaries Unemployment will gradually decrease, but the shortage of personnel will increase. Real wages will grow: ▪️ 2026 — +7% ▪️ 2027–2028 — about +6% annually $SOL