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⚡ Russia has legalized taxes on bitcoin transactions
Russia has adopted a law on taxation of transactions with cryptocurrencies. Income from bitcoin transactions is now taxed up to 22% depending on the amount of profit. Transactions with digital assets are treated as property transactions.

⚡ Anatoly Aksakov: bitcoin is not yet suitable for gold and currency reserves
This approach indicates a cautious attitude to cryptocurrencies at the state level, despite their growing popularity among investors.

⚡ Demand for mining equipment in Russia has tripled
Demand for mining equipment in Russia has tripled compared to last year. This is due to the rise in bitcoin prices and the legalization of mining activities in the country.

⚡ Texas authorities obliged miners to register their equipment
In Texas, a law requiring mandatory registration of mining equipment came into force. This measure is aimed at preventing congestion on the power grid and increasing the transparency of the industry.

⚡ Hackers and crypto fraudsters took in over $71 million in November
According to Immunefi, hackers stole more than $71 million in November 2024 through hacks and fraudulent schemes, including attacks on DeFi platforms.
This incident emphasizes the need for increased security when dealing with cryptoassets.

⚡ 180 people tried to convince an AI bot to give up $40,000
An AI bot was subjected to 180 hacking attempts to gain access to a wallet containing $40,000. This is a deliberate measure in which AI creators try to find vulnerabilities with a test like this. All attempts were unsuccessful due to the built-in defenses.

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