... The reverse excise tax is intended for refineries where the output of oil products is at least 75% of the volume of crude oil processed. Refineries with a ratio below 75% can receive the investment surcharge if the operating company, under an agreement with the regulator, commits to modernizing its facilities. According to the trading company LLC “Resource,” subsidies under the investment surcharge have nearly doubled over the past two years: while payments amounted to 106 billion rubles ...

... legalize cannabis emerged after the coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz came to power in 2021. The coalition agreement included a promise to bring the market for “soft” drugs out of the shadows and to refocus police efforts on combating ... ... would not eliminate the black market. Moreover, the relaxations would complicate the identification and prosecution of illegal trade: small dealers could use the allowed 25 grams for personal use as a cover, making it difficult for investigators. Initial ...

... because it holds on to its shares. Reduced Volatility: Lock-ups reduce the risk of sharp price movements in stocks, creating a more stable trading environment. How a Lock-up Period Works A lock-up typically lasts between 90 and 180 days, depending on the agreement and market conditions. During this period, founders, management, and large shareholders are not allowed to sell shares on the open market. After the lock-up period expires, shares become available for sale, which sometimes leads to an increase ...

... stabilize the situation. Main Causes of Possible Disruptions 1. Reduction in Imports of Russian Pipeline Gas The reduction in Russian gas supplies to Europe remains a critical theme in EU energy policy. Additionally, the expiration of a five-year transit agreement for Russian gas through Ukraine is anticipated by the end of 2024. Given the Ukrainian side's reluctance to extend the contract, the risk of ceasing remaining transit supplies through Ukraine in the near future becomes a tangible reality. This ...

... by corporations and government entities, blockchain-based digital signature solutions are of great importance as they allow agreements to be concluded and documents to be certified in a secure distributed ledger. The Sign project entered the market at ... ... Agents: autonomous AI agents that can interact with various blockchains, execute smart contracts, and even conduct algorithmic trades on behalf of users. In other words, Wayfinder aims to simplify complex operations on the blockchain using AI – for example,...