... administration: increasing transparency and reducing personal contact with officials. Active prosecution of corrupt officials, including high-ranking officials: demonstrating political will in the fight against corruption. 3. Estonia: Wide introduction of digital technologies in public administration: creating an "e-government". Establishment of an e-residency system: simplifying business and increasing transparency. Transparency of public procurement: publication of all information on tenders ...

... the Central Bank forecasts a speed-up in the growth of the loan portfolio: total crediting for the economy (companies + households) may rise by 8–13% annually, while mortgages could grow by 10–15% per year by 2028. The return of rates to single digits will make loans more accessible, stimulating consumer and investment activity. In the medium term, the revival of lending should support economic growth and improve banks' asset quality by reducing the share of problematic loans. Monetary Policy ...

... environment continues to significantly influence the dynamics of crypto assets. Against the backdrop of easing inflation and diminishing geopolitical risks, the market participants’ risk appetite is increasing, favoring risky investments, including digital assets. Rate declines in developed economies strengthen demand for alternative instruments like cryptocurrencies. Simultaneously, psychological aspects are crucial: herding effects and FOMO exacerbate short-term fluctuations. Increased media and analyst attention to the new rally fuels ...

... technological investments. In Southeast and South Asia, there is a surge in entrepreneurial activity: India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other countries in the region report increases in late-stage rounds and IPOs, reflecting the dynamics of their rapidly growing digital economies. Just in the last few weeks, several Indian startups have closed funding rounds amounting to tens and hundreds of millions of dollars, while a number of unicorns in the region have announced intentions to become public companies. Africa is also ...

... purchase new equipment. This strategy allowed them to expand their hash rate even under constrained conditions, albeit at the cost of their "crypto treasury." However, the largest players in the industry display different approaches. Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) has focused on increasing its market share at all costs. In the months following the halving, Marathon significantly boosted its computational power – achieving an average operational hash rate of ~25.7 EH/s in May 2024, a 22% ...