The New Cold War for Cryptocurrency: Nations Enter the Battle for Digital Gold
Crypto Mining as a Strategic Resource: What Awaits the Industry in 2025?
The global race for control over digital assets is accelerating. In August 2024, Russia officially legalized crypto mining. By early 2025, the United States had added Bitcoin and several altcoins to its national reserves, while Thailand’s SEC officially approved USDT and USDC for cryptocurrency trading, allowing these stablecoins to be listed on regulated exchanges across the country. According to some industry analysts these developments signal the beginning of a new geopolitical battle over cryptocurrency — one that could shape the global economic balance for decades to come. Kiryu Artemev, Head of Legal at BeMine, a leading global mining provider, explains.
Why Are Nations Making Their Move Now?
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