Weekly: corporations buy up BTC, the US discusses regulation, Ukraine launches LLM
June 24, 2025
Public companies actively increase their Bitcoin reserves
Metaplanet, Strategy, and Semler Scientific announced purchases or plans to acquire over 30,000 BTC. The total value of new and planned acquisitions exceeds $3 billion, highlighting growing corporate interest in Bitcoin as an asset.
Crypto regulation debates escalate in the US
Debates continue in the US Congress over the CLARITY Act — a bill that includes restrictions on high-level officials participating in the crypto business, which Trump’s team strongly opposes. Meanwhile, the Senate has supported the GENIUS bill for strict stablecoin regulation, and crypto exchange Coinbase has faced criticism for sponsoring a military parade.
Development of a Ukrainian large language AI model
Ukraine has begun developing its first large language model (LLM) tailored to national context — language, history, and current realities. This was announced by Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Minister of Digital Transformation and Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science, and Technology. According to him, the strategic investor and partner in the project is mobile operator Kyivstar.
Crypto crime
Ukraine’s Cyber Police detained and extradited to the US a foreign national wanted by the FBI in connection with $3 billion in attacks against Western businesses. Meanwhile, the US Department of Justice is confiscating $225 million in a global crypto fraud case, and Cybernews analysts report a leak of over 16 billion accounts from platforms such as Apple, Google, Telegram, and others.
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Highlights of the week from Kursoff
What is volatility?
Volatility is a measure of an asset’s price fluctuations. In crypto, it is particularly high due to the market’s youth, speculation, and lack of traditional financial indicators. While volatility carries risks, it also creates opportunities for profit — provided one applies discipline, analysis, and a sound strategy.
PegasusSwap — the exchange with the highest number of reviews in April 2025
PegasusSwap was named the winner in Kursoff’s nomination thanks to user activity and strong community trust. The service’s founder Nick spoke about technical advantages, a user-friendly approach, a self-written script, focus on security and privacy, and the importance of fostering a Ukrainian-language crypto environment.
Kursoff's Opinion
This week saw a notable increase in institutional presence within the crypto sphere, while the US continues its struggle over crypto regulation — marked by serious political debates over official involvement and strict rules for stablecoins.
Amid global challenges, Ukraine is demonstrating technological ambition: the launch of a national LLM is a significant step toward digital sovereignty. However, alongside progress come threats — crypto crimes, data leaks, and fraud schemes remain a reality, requiring strong awareness and cybersecurity hygiene.