... services. Broad-based growth in domestic demand can be expected – from everyday essentials to discretionary durable goods – as higher wages encourage people to spend more. Heightened consumer activity will support the expansion of retail trade and the service sector. Stronger consumer demand will also support GDP expansion, making the domestic market a key engine of growth – especially amid restrictions in external trade. Productivity, Inflation, and Corporate Profits The rapid rise in wages begs the question: ...

... of Mining and New Requirements for Participants Russian authorities have already taken steps to legalize the cryptocurrency sector, primarily in the mining sphere. As of November 1, 2024, provisions of the law on digital financial assets came into effect,... ... registration, a requirement for monthly reporting on mined digital currencies has been introduced. The FTS has implemented special services to facilitate compliance with the new rules. Starting from February 2025, taxpayers will have access to online reporting ...

... compared to the global market). Local investors are focusing on projects in AI, import substitution, cybersecurity, and B2B services. Gradually, a new wave of tech entrepreneurs capable of developing businesses under challenging conditions is forming.... ... models, healthy economics, and a clear path to profitability. The strong influx of funds into AI, fintech, and cybersecurity sectors instills confidence in further market growth, but at the same time, venture funds are paying increased attention to diversification ...

... current AI boom is global in nature and continues to gain momentum, setting new records in the venture market for access to cutting-edge technologies. Fintech and Corporate Finance Back in Focus Following a temporary decline in interest, the fintech sector is experiencing a resurgence. Investors are once again actively financing projects related to digital finance, payments, and next-generation banking services. A notable case is Ramp, a business expense management platform, which saw its valuation soar from $7.6 billion to $16 billion in a matter of months due to a new funding round. Similarly, several other fintech players have secured significant ...

... Alchemist AI are two examples of how the market rewards projects located at the intersection of AI and crypto. Investors believe in the technological value of such projects, anticipating that they will secure their niche in the future, where AI agents and services will become commonplace. This creates a new sector in the crypto market, akin to the DeFi or NFT booms of previous years. Those capable of conducting fundamental analysis on such projects (evaluating the team, technological novelty, protection against copying, and tokenomics) may discover promising ...