The Russian government approved a six-year ban on Bitcoin mining in 10 regions, starting January 1, 2025. The ban will remain effective until March 15, 2031.

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been rejuvenated following an appeals court ruling that allows its enforcement during ongoing legal proceedings. Under this law, 32.5 million of US small business owners must register with the FinCEN by January 13, or face potential fines of up to $10,000.