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VanEck Predicts Crypto and Diverse Investment Opportunities in 2026

VanEck released a report for 2026, saying that the cryptocurrency investment domain is reshaped after several years of uncertainty. In its latest assessment, the asset manager points to a market environment that is gradually becoming more supportive of risk assets, including crypto, AI-related investments, private credit, and gold.

Brazil Election Puts Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Into Spotlight

Brazil’s next presidential election is beginning to highlight a proposal integrating Bitcoin with political ambition. Renan Santos, a presidential candidate and founder of the Missão Party, has publicly argued that Brazil should consider building a national Bitcoin reserve, framing the idea as a practical step rather than a speculative gamble.

Skepticism Grows Over Claims Venezuela Holds 600,000 Bitcoin

US pressure on Venezuela’s leadership has brought to surface the long-standing claim: that the Maduro government may be having a Bitcoin reserve of 600,000 BTC, an amount worth roughly $60 billion at current market prices. The allegation gained fresh attention after investigative journalist Bradley Hope suggested the same

Russia’s Largest Lender Sberbank Issues First Bitcoin-Backed Loan

Russia’s largest lender Sberbank has issued the country’s first bitcoin-backed loan to a domestic mining firm. The pilot transaction was extended to Intelion Data, one of Russia’s major industrial Bitcoin miners. Sberbank confirmed the loan this week, describing it as a test case that could be expanded later.

VanEck: Recent Bitcoin Miner Slowdown May Signal Market Recoveries

VanEck says the recent slowdown in Bitcoin mining activity could be pointing toward a familiar phase in the market cycle ie., one that has historically preceded stronger price recoveries. VanEck’s Matt Sigel and Patrick Bush highlighted a roughly 4% drop in Bitcoin’s hashrate over the past month.

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