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Corruption: a systemic threat to society and ways to overcome it

... or promises of future benefits. 2. Embezzlement of public funds The use of public resources for private purposes. This may include the misappropriation of budget funds, the use of public property for personal purposes, or the manipulation of public contracts. 3. Nepotism Giving preferential treatment to relatives or friends in appointments or allocation of resources. This undermines the principles of meritocracy and good governance. 4. Abuse of office Using official power for personal gain. This ...

Cryptocurrency News August 11, 2025 — Bitcoin and Ethereum at New Levels, Institutions Strengthen Positions

... the Binance ecosystem. USD Coin (USDC) – stablecoin from Circle, around ~$1.00 (market cap ~$64 billion). The second most popular dollar-backed stablecoin. Solana (SOL) – priced around $168 (market cap ~$90 billion). A fast blockchain for smart contracts, currently recovering after previous downturns. Dogecoin (DOGE) – around ~$0.20 (market cap ~$30 billion). A popular meme cryptocurrency backed by a community of enthusiasts. Cardano (ADA) – priced around ~$0.71 (market cap ~$25 billion)....

Risks of Cryptocurrency Investments

... the long-term growth of leading coins. In any case, the objective is the same—to generate income by using cryptocurrency as an investment tool. As the industry evolves, new opportunities have emerged, such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and smart contracts, allowing for additional income from token ownership. What Determines the Price of Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile and can change multiple times within a day. The price of cryptocurrency primarily depends on supply ...

Cryptocurrency News for August 6, 2025 — Visa, PayPal, XRP and Regulation

... will fade away. An additional driver for XRP could be the emergence of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for this asset. Recent easing of SEC rules has opened a pathway for the launch of ETFs for several major altcoins, including XRP, provided that futures contracts are available for them. Analysts believe we may see the first such products market by autumn, contingent on final regulatory approvals. Thus, XRP stands at a crossroads: establishing legal clarity and launching ETFs could provide the token with ...

Energy Sector News August 6, 2025: US Pressure on India, Petroleum Product Exports and Energy Trends

... various global regions. Against the backdrop of sanctions and geopolitical factors, the structure of gas supplies to Europe has changed significantly. Since January 2025, transit of Russian pipeline gas through Ukraine has completely ceased (after the contract with Gazprom expired). The only route for direct supplies from Russia remains the "Turkish Stream" gas pipeline and its land continuation to Southern Europe. Currently, approximately 48-50 million m 3 of gas is being pumped daily through ...