... digital assets and offering clients new services—from cryptocurrency custody to trading platforms. In 2025, several Wall Street giants launched the first Bitcoin and Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds, already attracting hundreds of millions of dollars in investments, demonstrating high interest from institutional investors. Traditional financial exchanges and banks are also building infrastructure for working with cryptocurrencies: major U.S. banks are testing the use of stablecoins to accelerate cross-border payments, and payment networks Visa and Mastercard are expanding support for operations with digital currencies. Corporations are also getting involved. A ...

... of the world's richest individuals, Chris Larsen, had over 17 billion dollars, by year-end his fortune barely exceeded 2 billion. The entrepreneur invested in XRP and incurred significant losses. Another billionaire, Michael Novogratz, also saw his investments in cryptocurrency turn sour. Initially, he amassed several hundred million dollars through coins, but the past year only brought him losses, resulting in his exit from the billionaire ranks. His losses are nearing 140 million dollars. However, it wasn't ...

... options include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Binance Coin, etc. By distributing capital among different currencies, the risk of losing money or facing significant financial losses when the value of one electronic currency decreases is minimized. Avoid investing all available funds at once. It is recommended to divide the amount into several parts and gradually start acquiring cryptocurrency. In the event of a price drop, subsequent purchases can be made at a lower price, subsequently reducing the average cost. When buying cryptocurrency, it is important not only to decide which currency to purchase but also where the transaction will take ...

... investment funds, and Wall Street veterans. This forms a new level of trust and is likely to lead to further capital inflows from traditional financial spheres. Infrastructure and Technologies: Mining, DeFi, and Ecosystem Development Alongside the rise in investments, the infrastructure of the cryptocurrency market is expanding. The mining industry continues to set new records. In the last week of July, the total computational power of the Bitcoin network (hashrate) reached an all-time high, and mining difficulty hit a peak at the latest adjustment....

... official recognition. This raises trust among major financial players and creates a foundation for stable market development in the long term. Institutional Participation Intensifies Major investors and corporations continue to increase their presence in cryptocurrencies. Banks and investment firms are launching an increasing number of products based on digital assets, ranging from crypto funds to custodial services. In the U.S., leading Wall Street financial firms have filed numerous applications for spot ETFs on various cryptocurrencies,...