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The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has launched new services for veterans and military families in Diia.

New services for veterans and military families have been introduced in Diia.

Bybit, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, experienced a hacking attack that targeted digital assets worth $1.5 billion, which is estimated to be the largest cryptocurrency theft in history.

The largest crypto heist in history: hackers have breached the Bybit exchange.

In 2024, international non-resident companies that provide electronic services to individuals within the customs territory of Ukraine declared over 12.6 billion UAH in tax liabilities. This amounts to approximately 130.6 million euros or 151.2 million US dollars. A total of 125 taxpayers, who are participants in the so-called "Google tax" system, submitted the relevant reports.

What amount of "Google tax" did major international companies pay in Ukraine?

The educational startup Headway has joined the global IT community Endeavor, which assists companies in becoming unicorns.

The first Ukrainian company has joined the global Endeavor community.

Ukraine joined the ESNA initiative in November 2024 and has already achieved impressive results: we secured fourth place among 24 EU countries in terms of startup support, surpassing the European average by 12%.

Where in Europe do startups receive the most support? Discover Ukraine's ranking in this landscape.

With the increasing activity in the cryptocurrency market, the search for the best assets intensifies ahead of the next price surge.

4 cryptocurrencies poised for rapid growth in 2025.

In Ukraine, some pensioners may experience a temporary suspension of their pension payments. Let's explore the circumstances under which this may occur and what steps need to be taken to reinstate the payments.

Who among Ukrainians may have their pension payments suspended?

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the bestselling personal finance book "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has stated that the markets are currently highly overvalued and that a financial bubble is likely to burst soon. He urges people to prepare for this eventuality.

Robert Kiyosaki warns of the worst market crash in history.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the establishment of a Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). This new division will focus on combating cybercrime and protecting retail investors from dishonest actors in the realm of emerging technologies, including cryptocurrencies.

The SEC has established a division to combat fraud in the fields of AI and cryptocurrency.

The government has expanded the list of activities available for IT companies within the Diya.City ecosystem. Now, companies engaged in innovative research and development can qualify for residency. This applies to a wide range of fields, from defense to biotechnology.

Dія.City is expanding: discover the new residents joining the innovative hub.

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicate that BTC continues to rise after the previous daily candle closed at $98,330 on Bitstamp.

Bitcoin has reached a "turning point" in the bullish market.

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has made amendments to the Rules for the Preparation and Submission of Reports by Participants in the Non-Banking Financial Services Market to the National Bank, as approved by the NBU Board Resolution No. 123 dated November 25, 2021.

The National Bank of Ukraine has updated the reporting regulations for non-bank financial institutions.

Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, the world's first quantum chip based on the innovative Topological Core architecture. This groundbreaking technology is anticipated to enable the development of quantum computers that can tackle significant industrial-scale challenges in years rather than decades.

Microsoft has unveiled its cutting-edge Majorana 1 quantum chip.

The State Statistics Service has released data on the commodity structure of Ukraine's trade with EU countries. The EU is our primary partner, accounting for 59.5% (over $24.8 billion) of total exports and 50.5% ($35.7 billion) of imports.

Trade with the EU: What Ukraine Imports and Exports the Most

Ukraine's largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, is preparing to relaunch its support chatbot. The new version will be powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

Kyivstar is developing its own AI assistant.

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Two cryptocurrencies expected to reach a market capitalization of $50 billion by March.

Despite the bearish sentiment in the cryptocurrency market and a limited appetite among investors for riskier assets, some altcoins are showing signs of readiness to grow and reach a market capitalization of $50 billion.

The year 2024 marked a turning point in regulatory enforcement, highlighted by a sharp increase in fines that reached an unprecedented $19.3 billion.

In 2024, global regulatory fines soared to a record $19.3 billion.

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has approved the average salary indicator for 2024. This figure will be used to calculate the pension indexation coefficient, which is set to be 1.115.

Details revealed on how much pensions for Ukrainians will increase in March.

Ukraine's sole national postal operator, Ukrposhta, has announced the release of new postage stamps.

Ukrposhta has unveiled a new postal release titled "ART vs WAR. James Colomina."

The National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) may revoke the licenses of the International Investment Bank (IIB) for securities trading due to sanctions imposed against its beneficial owner, Petro Poroshenko.

The International Monetary Fund may lose its license due to sanctions imposed against Poroshenko.

One of the co-founders of monobank, Mikhail Rogalsky, has launched his own app called Walkable, designed for walking enthusiasts.

The co-founder of monobank has launched a new app.

In mid-February 2025, XRP experienced a significant resurgence in the cryptocurrency market. The first notable rally took place on February 13 and 14, when the price surged from around $2.40 to over $2.80. Although it later entered a correction that brought it below $2.50, it rebounded again, reaching $2.70.

A crypto analyst warns that the XRP rally may come to an end.

The National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) has registered the issuance of securities under a base prospectus, creating new opportunities for investors and businesses. This move aims to transform the corporate bond market into a more dynamic and transparent environment.

Ukraine has registered bonds for the first time under a base prospectus.

Within two months of its launch by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, the IT marketplace CodeUA welcomed 363 companies to its platform.

Over 360 companies have joined the CodeUA IT marketplace.

The document exchange service by Dmitry Dubilet, "Dubidoc," has launched a new feature for businesses.

Dubidoc, founded by Dmitry Dubilet, has launched a new service aimed at businesses.

The year 2024 proved to be exceptionally challenging for the global fintech market, as both the total investment volume ($95.6 billion) and the number of deals (4,639) fell to a seven-year low. Ongoing macroeconomic issues, geopolitical conflicts and tensions, along with a series of significant elections in key jurisdictions around the world, have contributed to a heightened level of uncertainty, resulting in a decline in fintech investments, particularly in the areas of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE).

Global fintech investments have hit a seven-year low, according to KPMG.

Traditional financial companies that have transitioned to cryptocurrency are currently in the experimental phase and are actively developing practical solutions, stated Raj Dhamodharan, head of cryptocurrency and blockchain at Mastercard.

Mastercard plans to integrate cryptocurrencies into traditional finance (TradFi) by 2025.

Technical indicators indicate that XRP is showing a sell signal, particularly with the TD Sequential on the daily chart suggesting a bearish trend. According to renowned cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez, this could imply a potential pullback, as he noted in a post on X on February 18.

XRP faces a potential decline: analysis of technical indicators.

A new service for entrepreneurs has been launched on the Diia portal — the Declaration of Compliance of Material and Technical Resources with Legislative Requirements.

A new service for entrepreneurs has been launched on the Diia portal.