... may reveal both the state of their business and prospects under the prevailing economic realities. Overview of Key Economic Events and Corporate Reports on August 7, 2025: Bank of England's Rate Decision, Implementation of US Tariffs, Macroeconomic Data from China and Germany, and Earnings Reports from Siemens, Toyota, Eli Lilly, and Others. Thursday promises a busy news backdrop for investors. In the spotlight are new trade restrictions from the US and key macroeconomic publications in Asia, Europe,...

... the end of the week. On Thursday, the S&P 500 gained about 0.1%, while the Nasdaq rose by 0.2%, and on Friday, both indices remained close to these levels. The rally is supported by robust Q2 earnings reports and signs of economic resilience. Fresh data showed that consumer spending and the labor market remain strong: for example, durable goods orders dropped sharply by 9.3% in June after a surge in May, but excluding transportation, orders actually rose (+0.2% m/m), indicating stable business investment....

Investing at the pre-IPO stage opens up opportunities for profitable investments, but is associated with high risks. In this article, we will consider in detail what threats investors may face, including insufficient data transparency and regulatory restrictions, as well as how to minimize these risks. We will analyze examples from the Russian market, discuss the launch of the OTC section of the Moscow Exchange for pre-IPO, and tell you about the best platforms for ...

... applications: Nous Research (AI, Series A $50M): Developing solutions at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, enabling the automation of analytical and trading processes. Privy (Infrastructure, Funding $15M): Offering tools for data security and privacy, critical in the age of high hacking risks. Mesh (Payments, Series B $82M): Aiming to simplify the process of digital payments through smart contracts and integrations with banks. The fundamental analysis of these projects indicates ...

... (especially older generations) were still generating modest profits, but after the reward was cut by 50%, they became unprofitable unless BTC’s price doubled immediately. As a result, a gradual exit from the market of outdated equipment began. Network data confirm this dynamic. At the beginning of April, Bitcoin's total hash rate reached historic highs – exceeding 900 EH/s (exahashes per second). However, by the end of the month, following the halving, the 7-day average hash rate plummeted to ~820 ...