... as they seem. In this article, I, Sergey Tereshkin, offer a closer examination of the potential risks and negative scenarios that could prevent Bitcoin from achieving the coveted $100,000 milestone. Key Factors Impeding Bitcoin's Growth 1. Increased Regulation of Cryptocurrencies: Possible Restrictions from Authorities Supporters of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies often overlook the growing influence of regulators. While there are expectations that Trump might soften the stance toward business,...

... for the first time since late June, driven by persisting geopolitical risks and strong seasonal demand. The European gas market maintains relative stability, thanks to active filling of underground storage facilities ahead of winter. Simultaneously, regulators and market participants are taking steps to maintain balance: the OPEC+ alliance is preparing to increase oil production in August to avoid shortages, while the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged signals stability ...

Gasoline prices are rising again in Russia. Fuel producers are compensating for their costs at the expense of consumers, while regulators are discussing various measures to stabilize the situation, including extending the export ban. However, according to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market, the problem can only be solved by significantly increasing the standards for selling ...

... sooner than year-end to curb price growth. Tereshkin notes an unusual trend this year: due to faster price increases for AI-98, oil companies may hold back diesel price hikes, which traditionally occur in autumn, to maintain their reputation with regulators. This tacit agreement to keep fuel price increases within inflation limits is likely to be upheld for diesel but breached for gasoline. As a result, the export ban on gasoline could extend into early 2025. Gusev believes it may be time to ...

... other words, an established public company issues new shares or sells additional shareholder packages to a broad range of investors. The principles of trading remain public: transactions are conducted on an organized market, and the offering process is regulated by law. In international practice, this operation is often referred to as a Secondary Public Offering or follow-on offering; in Russia, it is occasionally called “additional (authorized) offering” of shares. The main difference between an ...