A government worried about growing use of dollar stablecoins has an obvious option: offer a digital version of its own currency.
Alexander Zdravkov
Journalist
Alexander Zdravkov is a market analyst and crypto journalist with interests in economics, broader financial markets and digital assets. His journey into crypto began more than four years ago, driven by a fascination with the rapid evolution of blockchain technology and the transformative potential of decentralized finance. He began analyzing market cycles and identifying emerging trends before they reach the mainstream. He holds a degree in International Relations - a background that helped shape his broader perspective on global economics, geopolitics, and the interconnected nature of modern financial markets. Whether covering the latest developments in the crypto sector or exploring broader macroeconomic themes, Alexander focuses on giving readers context rather than simply repeating headlines. During his career, he has authored more than 5,000 articles covering cryptocurrencies, traditional finance, and global market developments. His work spans everything from Bitcoin and altcoins to macroeconomic trends influencing risk assets worldwide.
Latest articles by Alexander Zdravkov
Bybit has filed a U.S. civil lawsuit against North Korea, its intelligence service and the Lazarus Group over the $1.5 billion crypto theft.
Sui is preparing quantum-safe accounts and vaults, with a migration design that would allow users to change the cryptography protecting their account without moving assets to a new address.
Coinbase now allows UK residents to trade US-listed stocks through a separate Coinbase Capital Markets brokerage account while using the same application as their crypto holdings.
Ethereum has spent six sessions testing resistance near $1,870. With futures leverage still elevated, a break above $1,920 or below $1,850 could trigger a sharper move.
An AI model reportedly needed about 20 minutes and $2 to rediscover the vulnerability linked to the recent ColdCard theft.
Minnesota’s statewide crypto ATM ban took effect on August 1 after the state recorded 134 kiosk-related scam complaints and nearly $1 million in reported losses over three years.
BNB Chain said on August 1 that it was pursuing legal action against a former employee accused of retaining control of a company-linked tutorial wallet and using it in connection with a new meme token.
Bitcoin started on July 31 at $64,700, reached $65,340, and trades at $63,660 at the time of writing, down roughly $1,050 on the session.
Coinkite has warned Coldcard Mk3 owners that a weakness in how some devices generated seed phrases may have left their Bitcoin exposed.
South Korea will begin taxing crypto gains on January 1, 2027, with the government ruling out a fourth delay.
The Bank of Russia published a package of draft regulations on July 27 setting out how a licensed domestic crypto market would operate. The proposals cover exchange rules, price reporting, digital ownership records and capital requirements for specialized custodians.
