... physical export volumes to Europe. Geopolitical factors and gas exports also set the tone for operational results. Sanctions and the political environment after 2022 led to conventional sales markets (Europe) being effectively closed: gas exports to the EU via pipelines fell to historical lows. For example, transit through Ukraine, which had been contracted until the end of 2024, virtually ceased in 2025. The main external market has become China—supplies via the Power of Siberia pipeline continued ...

... fluctuations particularly following EIA disclosures alongside central bank leaders’ addresses. As founder of Open Oil Market —I perceive Wednesday’s events offer essential guidance points aiding traders/investors alike—the release of PMIs from China/EU/Russia serves as pivotal indicators gauging overall economic activity trends crucially impacting commodity markets’ forecasted trajectories. EIA oil inventory updates alongside central bank speeches dictate price movements across energy resources/foreign ...

... regulations for crypto assets are also being formulated in other regions. The European Union has enacted the Europe-wide MiCA regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets), establishing uniform requirements for crypto businesses and stablecoin issuance across all EU countries. Implementing MiCA is expected to reduce regulatory risks for companies and make the European crypto market more transparent and secure—licensing for the first crypto exchanges under the new rules has already begun. In Asia, several countries ...

... crypto-assets are being formulated in other regions as well. In the European Union, the pan-European MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation has come into force, introducing uniform requirements for crypto business and stablecoin issuance across all EU countries. The implementation of MiCA is expected to reduce regulatory risks for companies and make the European cryptocurrency market more transparent and secure – the process of licensing the first crypto exchanges under the new rules has already ...

... million fund focused only on AI projects. Sovereign funds are also becoming more active – Middle Eastern, Asian, and European governments are increasingly funding startups directly or through joint funds. Government initiatives (like the mentioned EU Scaleup Europe program or Indian funds for space) are also bringing additional capital into the industry. Thus, alongside the consolidation of venture funds, new money from unconventional sources – both corporate and governmental – is flowing into ...