USA Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A New Era For Digital Assets

by News Editor

March 7, 2025

The cryptocurrency market faced significant fluctuations recently after the unexpected announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump. With an executive order, the President has initiated the formation of a strategic reserve comprising Bitcoin and other key digital assets.

Key Highlights

Bitcoin’s price dipped to $84,688.13, with its current value rebounding to $88,274.83.
Ethereum saw a 2% decrease, trading at $2,183.14, while XRP and Solana also experienced minor setbacks.
This movement was spurred by news of a reserve capitalized with digital assets confiscated in legal actions.
The order stipulates budget-neutral strategies to acquire more Bitcoins without burdening taxpayers.

Why It Matters

Follow THE FUTURE on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and Telegram

According to White House advisor David Sacks, the reserve will act as a digital Fort Knox, with no plans to sell the held bitcoins.

Future Outlook

President Trump is expected to meet crypto industry leaders to further clarify this initiative’s benefits for taxpayers.

Milestone Figures

Bitcoin soared to its peak of $109,071.86 last January, highlighting notable growth since Trump’s presidential victory, linked to favorable industry regulations.

The Future Forbes Realty Global Properties

Mortgage And Business Loan Rate Dynamics Among Cyprus Banks

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 17, 2026

Stable Mortgage Loan Rates Post-Mergers

Recent consolidations in the Cyprus banking sector have led to a striking uniformity in mortgage loan interest rates. For example, data from November 2025 reveal that Bank of Cyprus, Eurobank Ltd, and Ancoria Bank are all offering an average rate of 2.98%. Alpha Bank even offers a marginally lower rate of 2.81% for home purchases, whereas smaller market players continue to provide loans at higher costs.

Differentiated Business Loan Offerings

In contrast, business loan interest rates demonstrate greater variability. For loans up to €1 million, Alpha Bank offers the most competitive rate at 3.31%, followed by the National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) at 3.78% (NBG Cyprus). Eurobank Ltd, Kyprian Bank of Development, and Bank of Cyprus post higher averages at 4.00%, 4.46%, and 4.47% respectively, while Societe Generale Bank Cyprus and Banque SBA register even steeper rates at 6.05% and 6.54%.

Follow THE FUTURE on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and Telegram

For loans exceeding €1 million, the trend remains similar: Alpha Bank leads with 3.64%, trailed by National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) at 3.99% and Bank of Cyprus at 4.18%. Eurobank Ltd and Kyprian Bank of Development follow with rates of 4.54% and 4.30%, whereas Societe Generale Bank Cyprus stands out with an average rate of 6.23%.

Competitive Deposit Rates Reflect High Liquidity

Deposits in Cyprus are offered at some of the lowest interest rates in the Eurozone, a situation that reflects the exceptionally high liquidity across the local banking systems. With a Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) recorded at 319% in November 2025, well above the Eurozone median of 191%, major institutions such as Bank of Cyprus, Eurobank Ltd, and Alpha Bank feature household deposit averages of 0.67%, 1.11%, and 1.36% respectively.

Meanwhile, smaller banks including Ancoria Bank, National Bank of Greece (Cyprus), and Kyprian Bank of Development report higher deposit rates of 1.47%, 1.49%, and 1.25% respectively. For business term deposits (up to one year), Ancoria Bank offers the highest average rate at 1.51%, closely followed by Alpha Bank at 1.43%. Other institutions maintain averages between 1.12% and 1.42%, underscoring a competitive yet stratified market landscape.

Breaking news