... the Russian IPO market. During this period, 15 new issuers entered the stock market – a record in recent years. The total transaction volume (IPOs and SPOs) exceeded 100 billion rubles. Leading the placements was Alfa-Bank: it accounted for 7 IPOs ... ... achieved sustainable profitability. Geopolitical Instability: Sanctions and restrictions may reduce interest in Russian stocks in international markets. Comment from Open Oil Market Sergey Teryoshkin, founder of Open Oil Market, notes: "The growing popularity ...

... adoption prospects. Investors see this as a return of trust in the project after a prolonged period of uncertainty. BNB, the internal token of the Binance exchange, has set an absolute price record, exceeding previous highs from 2021. Its growth is attributed ... ... by several percent this week, becoming one of the few altcoins in the "green zone." This may be due to an increased transaction volume on the Tron network and the integration of stablecoins popular in the Asian region. Meanwhile, several altcoins ...

... implications of the 18th EU sanctions package for Russia. We analyze potential consequences for the economy, energy sector, and international relations. The European Union countries have approved the 18th sanctions package against Russia. As for the domestic ... ... its buyers have long moved to over-the-counter trading with settlements outside the dollar and SWIFT systems, and a number of transactions are occurring above the ceiling. The U.S. and G7 have not yet agreed on a new ceiling, and the U.S. Treasury, as ...

... and demand for ETH (for gas payments), stimulating price growth. On the other hand, prolonged disinterest in NFTs means fewer transactions and, accordingly, weaker fundamental demand for Ether. As of the end of April 2025, trading volumes for NFT tokens ... ... announce unexpected restrictions on the activities of crypto platforms. Additionally, the crypto market itself is vulnerable to internal stresses—if Bitcoin begins to correct sharply (on profit-taking after an extended rally), altcoins led by ETH may suffer ...

... include Middle Eastern nations, North African countries, and possibly Russia, provided geopolitical tensions allow for such transactions. These relationships could provide Europe with fixed-term contracts and mitigate the unpredictability of U.S. LNG ... ... lowering costs for consumers. Strengthening European Energy Infrastructure To support energy security, Europe could enhance its internal energy infrastructure, such as cross-border pipelines and transmission networks. These improvements would enable more ...