... AI models and services are gaining value, the idea of sharing that value among users appears appealing. The tokenomics of VIRTUAL is tied to participation in the ecosystem: the token is needed to create agents and interact with them, which generates natural demand as the user base grows. The technological value of the project lies in the ability to scale AI agents on the blockchain while ensuring security and transparently distributed profits. However, risks remain: demand for such agents is still ...

... fuel oil shipments. Thus far, there are no major issues with exporting Russian diesel. However, energy expert Kirill Rodionov notes potential medium-term risks for Russian diesel exporters, particularly due to China’s increased use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for heavy road transport. From January to May 2024, sales of LNG-powered heavy trucks in China rose by 127% year-on-year to 92,600 units. The share of LNG-powered trucks in the total heavy truck market grew from 10.1% to 21.4% over the ...

... the LNG market, according to the expert. However, Turkey has long-term goals for the hub, in addition to seeking discounts on Russian gas. “The creation of the gas trading center is linked to increasing Turkey’s role as a 'transit' country for natural gas. In particular, Turkey ensures 60% of the transit of Russian gas to Europe.” By the end of the decade, Turkey may emerge as a natural gas producer for the European market. This relates to the development of the Sakarya field in the Turkish ...

... of wealth and opportunity in the hands of a small group of people. 4. Environmental consequences: Ignoring environmental standards for profit: companies can bribe officials to circumvent environmental requirements. Illegal logging and extraction of natural resources: corruption contributes to the predatory exploitation of natural resources. Pollution: Corrupt businesses may ignore environmental standards. Fighting Corruption Many countries and international organizations are making efforts to combat ...

... Buffett Indicator that reduce its definitiveness: Interest Rates and Liquidity. The market-to-GDP ratio does not account for the level of interest rates. Low borrowing costs can support higher stock valuations: in a low-interest environment, the market is naturally traded with a larger capitalization relative to GDP. Global Revenues of Companies. The ratio only considers the U.S. GDP in the denominator, while larger businesses generate revenue globally. A significant portion of American corporations' revenue ...