... these proposals are yet to be realized, the fact that the highest levels of government are paying close attention to cryptocurrencies strengthens investor confidence in the sector's long-term prospects. The report was released shortly after President Donald Trump signed the United States' first-ever stablecoin legislation on July 18 – these steps reaffirm the administration's course toward transforming America into the "crypto capital of the world" and creating clear rules for the market. Beyond ...

... in the U.S., Hong Kong, and the EU Recent weeks have brought breakthrough changes to cryptocurrency regulation, primarily across major markets: U.S.: For the first time at the federal level, a law regulating digital assets has been passed. President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act , which establishes clear requirements for the issuance and backing of stablecoins (coins pegged to official currencies such as Tether (USDT) or USD Coin (USDC)). This law forms the basis for a $250 billion stablecoin market,...

... final session of the week, intertwining trade war risks, signals from central banks, and corporate surprises. Friday, August 8, 2025 Key Economic Events: USA–Russia: The deadline set by the U.S. President for resolving the conflict in Ukraine expires. Donald Trump had previously threatened to impose new sanctions against Russia by this date if no progress is made. The markets in the CIS and the ruble's exchange rate will be particularly sensitive to possible sanction news. 20:00 (USA): Baker Hughes data on ...

... Kong, and the EU Recent weeks have been marked by groundbreaking regulatory changes in cryptocurrencies across key global markets: USA: For the first time at the federal level, a law regulating digital assets comprehensively has been passed. President Donald Trump signed the **GENIUS Act**, establishing clear requirements for the issuance and backing of stablecoins (coins pegged to fiat currencies such as Tether (USDT) or USD Coin (USDC)). This law lays the foundation for a stablecoins market valued at about ...

... A similar picture is observed with natural gas: significant volumes of LNG are arriving in China from Qatar, Australia, and the spot market, effectively bypassing American gas. Simultaneously, Washington is intensifying pressure on Russia. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil to limit Moscow's revenues and accelerate the cessation of the conflict in Ukraine. These statements create uncertainty regarding the future of substantial volumes of Russian exports ...