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CIO Bitwise Identifies Four Hidden Growth Drivers for BTC and ETH

... due to limited issuance and low supply elasticity. Investment Rationale: BTC as a factor for reserve diversification and a tool for geopolitical autonomy. Mechanics of Influence: Long-term "holding" portfolios reduce circulating supply on exchanges. Signaling Effect: Official purchases enhance institutional investors' confidence in the asset class. What to Monitor: Public statements from regulators and changes in reserve management rules. 2) More Aggressive Reduction in the Fed's Interest Rates An acceleration of the monetary easing cycle increases capital inflow into risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. For BTC and ETH, this means: Improved Discounting: Lower rates—higher valuation of future cash flows from crypto infrastructure....

Tuesday, 3 December 2024: Analysis of Key Events and Reports

... of Turkey's decisions regarding interest rates. 10:30 MSK: Switzerland – Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November. Changes in Switzerland's inflation levels affect the monetary policy of the Swiss National Bank and, consequently, the Swiss franc's exchange rate. 15:00 MSK: Brazil – GDP for Q3 2024. Data on GDP growth or decline provide insights into Brazil's economic health, potentially affecting investment decisions concerning emerging markets. 18:00 MSK: USA – Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey ...

The export ban has slowed the growth of exchange prices for gasoline.

... exports may temporarily curb gasoline price hikes. However, Gusev warns this approach could harm the oil refining sector by reducing diesel production, which far exceeds domestic consumption. Instead, he advocates increasing AI-95 production and revising exchange trading regulations. Tereshkin also emphasizes reducing operational costs, such as railway transportation fees for fuel. In 2022, Russian Railways' freight rate for oil and petroleum products was 948 kopecks per 10 ton-kilometers, compared to 281 kopecks for coal. Eliminating indirect subsidies for the coal industry could help lower costs for oil companies. These measures highlight the complex interplay ...

Starting from August 1, the ban on fuel exports will be reinstated. What does this mean for the market?

... until July. Thus, the current fuel market regulation model relies on three parameters, according to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the oil products and raw materials marketplace Open Oil Market. These include the damping mechanism, which sets limits on exchange price growth for diesel fuel and AI-92 gasoline; actual price growth rates for gasoline and diesel, which must not exceed general inflation rates; and export bans, which take effect when retail price growth accelerates sharply. "Whether this model will continue depends on the federal budget situation and the National ...

Cryptocurrency News August 3, 2025 — Bitcoin at $113,000, XRP ETF and Institutional Influx

... Crypto-Assets) regulations came into effect, introducing transparent rules for the issuance of crypto assets, the operation of crypto exchanges, and wallet providers across all EU countries. This allows companies to operate legally in the European market and obtain ... ... Institutional Investments Hit Record Highs Large investors continue to increase their presence in digital assets at unprecedented rates . According to a recent report from analytics firm CoinShares, cryptocurrency funds attracted approximately $11 billion ...