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Ilya Bratanov

Ilya Bratanov is a crypto copywriter with over three years of experience writing in-depth technical reviews, SEO-optimized guides, platform comparisons, and educational explainers.

95 articles · Serbia

Ilya Bratanov · a month ago

Restaking Explained: Double Yields and Double Risks on Ethereum

A $300 million exploit in April 2026 exposed restaking's hidden dangers. Here's what it is, how it works, and why doubling your Ethereum yield means doubling…

Web3 Guide

Ilya Bratanov · 2 months ago

South Korea's 22% Crypto Tax: The Hidden Flaw That Mirrors Italy

South Korea will tax crypto gains at 22% from 2027, but the real problem is a structural flaw it shares with Italy: no loss offset. Here's what investors need…

Regulation Crypto Taxes

Ilya Bratanov · 2 months ago

New York Sues Kalshi for $36 Billion, but the Feds Move to Stop It

New York filed a $36 billion lawsuit against Kalshi, calling its prediction markets illegal gambling. The CFTC fired back the same day, moving to block the…

Regulation Markets News

Ilya Bratanov · 2 months ago

New York AG Attacks the CLARITY Act: States vs. Federal Power

New York AG Letitia James told the Senate the CLARITY Act would strip states of crypto enforcement powers as fraud losses hit record highs. A defining battle…

Regulation United States

Ilya Bratanov · 2 months ago

EU Crypto Sanctions on Russia: What Changes for Operators in 2026

The EU's 21st Russia sanctions package names 14 crypto platforms and 94 banks. CASPs and fintech firms across Europe must update screening protocols…

Regulation Crypto Europe

Ilya Bratanov · 2 months ago

Stablecoins Bypass Capital Controls: BIS Study Covers 130 Economies

A BIS study of 130+ economies shows dollar stablecoins are immune to capital controls that sharply reduce foreign-currency bank deposits. Monetary sovereignty…

Stablecoins News

Ilya Bratanov · 2 months ago

GENIUS Act Deadline Missed: Stablecoins Legal, Banks Still Frozen Out

The GENIUS Act's July 18, 2026 deadline for final stablecoin rules passed unmet, leaving U.S. banks legally frozen out of the market despite the law being one…

Regulation Stablecoins

Ilya Bratanov · 2 months ago

XRP Won Every Battle in 2026, Yet the Price Is Stuck at $1.10

XRP closed its SEC case, launched 7 spot ETFs with $1.5B in inflows, and secured a MiCA license, yet the price dropped 52% to $1.10. Here's why the good news…

Xrp News

Ilya Bratanov · 2 months ago

Chat Control: EU Parliament's Majority Said No, Yet It Passed Anyway

On July 9, 2026, more EU Parliament members voted against Chat Control scanning than for it, yet the measure still passed. Here is what this means for…

Regulation Europe

Ilya Bratanov · 2 months ago

US Bans Digital Dollar While Europe Builds the Digital Euro

The US banned its own public digital dollar until 2030, handing the future to Tether and Circle. Europe is building the digital euro. Two opposite bets on who…

Europe United States Crypto