... agree to the pipeline’s construction in their territorial waters. Given the traditionally complex relations with Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan is a more likely partner. In exchange, Russia could support Azerbaijan’s gas transit ambitions,” Gromov adds. On August 19, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Baku for the first time in six years for two days of talks. During this visit, the two leaders held closed-door discussions on strategic gas cooperation. “For Russia, building ...

... tax changes — could slow the pace of adoption. Meanwhile, global regulators’ attitudes vary; how other major economies approach crypto will influence how smoothly Bitcoin integrates into the traditional financial system. Macroeconomic conditions add another layer of uncertainty. If 2025 brings economic turbulence or shifts in interest rates, risk assets like Bitcoin could face headwinds. For example, rising rates or a strong dollar might temporarily reduce appetite for Bitcoin, as investors favor ...

... influx of institutional capital. The regulatory stance varies across countries, and how other major economies approach cryptocurrencies will influence the smooth integration of Bitcoin into the traditional financial system. Macroeconomic conditions add another layer of uncertainty. If the global economy faces turmoil or sharp interest rate hikes in 2025, risk assets like Bitcoin may encounter headwinds. For example, rising rates or a strengthening dollar could temporarily dampen interest in BTC ...

... fragmented. For instance, the EU has introduced its own legislation (MiCA), while several countries maintain strict limitations. What is legal and supported in America may face bans abroad. Such discrepancies complicate international investments and add uncertainty. Conclusion The White House's first cryptocurrency doctrine marks a turning point: the U.S. seeks to combine the dynamic development of digital assets with the establishment of clear "rules of the game," which in the long term ...

... respective deficiencies and delivers more stable power to the energy system. During daylight hours, photovoltaic panels generate electricity directly from sunlight, while the CSP plant concentrates heat for later use. In windy weather, the wind turbines add to generation regardless of the time of day. Such integration makes the energy hub more resilient: for example, if clouds cover the sun, the stored heat from the CSP station and wind energy compensates, while during calm weather and at night, energy ...