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Investments in Depositary Receipts - Features

... internationally recognized company. This can be the value of one whole security or several of its shares. The shares remain with the bank that is the issuer of the GDR. A depositary receipt can be bought or sold for US dollars. Interest accumulates in the same currency. The value of Global Depositary Receipts depends on the ratio of the documents to the shares on which they are based. If necessary, the company can issue additional securities or withdraw excess from circulation. This process regulates and prevents ...

Cryptocurrency News, Friday, July 25, 2025 - Bitcoin Hits Historic High; XRP Approaching $4

... cryptocurrencies: for instance, Visa and Bank of America are testing the use of stablecoins for cross-border payments, showcasing the integration of blockchain technologies into traditional finance. Large corporations are not lagging behind: several publicly traded companies—from tech giants to retailers—are including Bitcoin on their balance sheets or starting to accept cryptocurrency for payment of goods and services. Such steps reflect the transformation of digital currencies from an experiment into a full-fledged financial instrument. The largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), continues to accumulate: its reserves recently exceeded 607,770 BTC (about $77 billion at current prices),...

Russia Launches Independent Gold Exchange: An Alternative to LBMA and a Step Towards Dedollarization

... Petersburg platform is potentially open to participants from BRICS countries interested in trading actual bars outside the control of Western exchanges. This represents another step toward de-dollarization—transitioning to settlements in national currencies and reducing the dollar's role in global trade. In recent years, central banks of BRICS countries and several other states have been rapidly increasing their gold reserves, diversifying investments, and reducing the share of dollar-denominated assets. The development of a proprietary gold trading ...

"I Fear the U.S. Budget Policy": Buffett on Inflation, Debt, and Bitcoin

... reaching 9.1% in 2022, and falling to approximately 2.9% by the end of 2024. However, many investors are concerned that fiscal policy could reignite price increases. In this context, Buffett emphasizes: “The government’s tendency is to devalue its currency over time” and reminds us that “if someone has the power to print money, they will do so.” In other words, the availability of quantitative easing tools incentivizes authorities to increase the money supply, which has historically led to ...

Risky Investment Tools

... investments yield profits. Otherwise, financial losses are inevitable. The illusory returns from trading binary options can mislead traders. It is impossible to outsmart the computer broker with whom the trading occurs. The profit percentage from a successful trade is negligible compared to the potential loss of the entire invested amount in the event of an incorrect prediction. Forex At first glance, the seemingly profitable scheme of earning from currency exchange rate differences is a great way to lose money. Without experience and significant capital, one should not invest in Forex market instruments. Trading is reserved for professionals with substantial account balances that enable maneuverability....