... Together with modest GDP growth in Q2 (~1.5%), these figures indicate a loss of economic momentum in the U.S. The weakening labor market has sharply heightened expectations that the Federal Reserve may begin lowering interest rates in the coming months to ... .... The main news was the agreement between Washington and Brussels that has prevented the introduction of new U.S. tariffs on EU goods from August 1. The looming threat of a large tariff war over European automotive industry has receded. Shares of major ...

... or crashes. Technological and Systemic Risks. Deep integration of cryptocurrencies into the financial system poses new threats. Infrastructure failures—from smart contract vulnerabilities to exchange thefts—can trigger chain reactions in adjacent markets. Regulators must promptly update oversight measures to prevent such failures. Global Regulatory Inconsistency. The U.S. may set the tone, but global cryptocurrency regulation remains fragmented. For instance, the EU has introduced its own legislation (MiCA), while several countries maintain strict limitations. What is legal and supported in America may face bans abroad. Such discrepancies complicate international investments and add uncertainty. Conclusion The ...

... 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 (Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.) are competing for the status of regional crypto hubs, offering special regulatory ...

... 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 begun. In Asia, several countries (Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.) are competing for the status of regional crypto hubs, offering special ...

... reduced shipments. The Russian companies most affected will be those farthest from China and from the Baikal-Amur Mainline and Trans-Siberian Railway, particularly in the Kemerovo region and Kuzbass. They have already been hurt since August 2022, when the EU banned coal exports to the European market, forcing companies to redirect these volumes to Asian markets. Railways are overloaded, and it has become much more expensive to transport coal from Kemerovo to new markets due to the long transport distances," explains Igor Yushkov. "Redirecting ...