... figures of closest competitors. The first quarter saw a decline in TVL of around 20% due to an overall market downturn; however, stability has begun to return in the second quarter. User activity in DeFi is gradually growing: decentralized exchanges, lending protocols, stablecoins, and ETH staking services remain popular. High interest in DeFi translates to increased demand for Ether (ETH is used as collateral and for paying fees), supporting the price. Conversely, risks in this sector also impact ...

... external demand and cautious consumer behavior are leading to a downturn in the manufacturing sector. In response, Beijing announced an additional package of stimulus measures: the government has announced tax cuts for small businesses, eased mortgage lending conditions, and new infrastructure projects for the second half of the year. The People’s Bank of China had already cut key rates earlier (a total of 0.25 percentage points in June and July) and is signaling its readiness to continue easing ...

... reflecting the dynamic development of emerging economies. For the quarter ending June, HDFC's net income grew by approximately 5% year-on-year. The bank's loan portfolio expanded by more than 15% over the year, particularly due to mortgage and consumer lending, while asset quality remained high (the proportion of defaults is around historical lows). Notably, HDFC Bank announced a rare initiative for the Indian market—a bonus share issue for current shareholders, indicating management’s confidence ...

... and funds. Almost all projects on the list, except possibly Wayfinder, have received support from well-known VCs. A large number of recognizable logos (a16z, Sequoia, Binance Labs, Coinbase Ventures, Animoca, etc.) next to a token's name undoubtedly lends weight to the project in the eyes of the community. For institutional investors, participation from such funds may signify extensive due diligence of the project—after all, large funds usually invest following thorough analysis. Additionally, ...

... UniCredit's net profit could see a slight decrease compared to last year's record level – within mid-single digits – due to the stabilization of net interest margins and the absence of one-off gains from the previous year. Important metrics will include lending dynamics in Italy and the level of troubled debts. Investors will also look for management comments regarding forecasts for 2025, especially after the bank raised its annual profit target beyond €9.3 billion amid strong performance. A strong ...