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⭐️🇺🇸 The first vote on the cryptocurrency market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, is scheduled for January 27. The text of the bill will be released on January 21. This legislation aims to clarify whether cryptocurrencies are classified as securities or commodities, thereby addressing numerous uncertainties in U.S. crypto regulation. mt in max

✨ Strive Asset Management, led by Vivek Ramaswamy, former partner of Elon Musk in the Department of Government Efficiency, has received approval for a merger with Semler Scientific. This new entity aims to acquire Bitcoin (BTC) for its balance sheet. The merger marks a significant step in the intersection of corporate strategy and cryptocurrency investment. For more details, visit ASST and SMLR.

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🚨🇷🇺 MTS has transformed its legal entity MTS AdTech, part of the Erion digital ecosystem that consolidates MTS's non-telecom assets, from a limited liability company to a joint-stock company. The company has also appointed a new CEO, according to Forbes.

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📈 The St. Petersburg Exchange reports a record trading volume of Russian securities in December, reaching 193.5 billion rubles, marking a 33.56% month-on-month increase and a 59-fold rise year-on-year. Additionally, the number of active investor accounts rose to 1.86 million, showing a 14.66% month-on-month growth and a remarkable 37-fold increase compared to last year.

🚨🇺🇦 Whitkoff and Kushner are planning to visit Moscow soon for a meeting with Putin, according to BBG. The meeting could take place as early as January, although dates may shift due to ongoing protests in Iran. Currently, the meeting is not scheduled, and it remains unclear if it will happen at all, a White House representative stated.

🚨 The Russian Ministry of Finance has postponed the January publication of data regarding upcoming currency and gold operations "to the nearest future." This decision has raised questions about transparency and market expectations in the financial sector. For more information, visit here.

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💥 Developer activity for BTC increased by 20% year-on-year in 2025, according to analysts. This trend is historically considered bullish for the cryptocurrency market.

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💰 T-Technologies has announced a dividend payout for the third quarter of 2025, amounting to 36 rubles per share, totaling 9.7 billion rubles. Over the past four quarters, the total dividend distributed per share has reached 136 rubles.

⚠️🇮🇷 Iran has warned US allies in the Middle East that it will strike American bases on their territory if the US attacks it, according to RTRS.

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🚗 "AvtoVAZ" has finished 2025 with profit, announced company head Maxim Sokolov.

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⚠️🇬🇧 BP shares fell by 1.5% following the company's announcement that it will write off $4-5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. The write-off primarily relates to its transition towards low-carbon energy initiatives.

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🚀 In a significant shift in the mining market, Singaporean miner Bitdeer has surpassed American firm MARA in hash rate. This development highlights the competitive landscape in the cryptocurrency mining sector, with Bitdeer now taking the lead in performance metrics. As the industry evolves, such changes may influence future trends and strategies among miners worldwide.

🚨 Russian authorities are tightening control over taxes and plan to freeze the statute of limitations for tax-related crimes. The Finance Ministry has drafted a resolution to halt the time frame from the moment a deferral for debt payment is granted. As a result, evading taxes will become increasingly difficult for all. — Izvestia

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