**Cryptocurrency News**
- Leading American publications, the New York Times and the Washington Post, have published critical articles about cryptocurrencies.
- NYT columnist Paul Krugman called cryptocurrency "technobabble" and said that it does not solve any problems.
- The Washington Post supported SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, claiming that cryptocurrency is used for speculation and illegal activities.
- Analysts note that less than 0.5% of crypto transactions are related to money laundering.
- The crypto industry continues to develop, offering innovations in payments and decentralized finance.