... loss statement, cash flow, and the company's debt. It is important to understand how stable the company's income is and what financial risks may arise after the acquisition. Legal due diligence Here it is important to study all the company's legal documents,... ... with key clients and suppliers. Operational audit Evaluating the company's internal business processes, production facilities, technologies, personnel and other operational aspects will help to understand how efficiently the business operates and what improvements ...

... BTC reserves is clearly skewed towards the U.S. American companies dominate: all top-5 leaders and many other participants in the top 100 are from the U.S., collectively controlling about 90% of total BTC reserves. This is explained by the developed financial market in the country and the leading role of the U.S. in the mining and technology industry. Canada lags significantly behind: several Canadian miners (e.g., Hut 8, Bitfarms) together own only tens of thousands of BTC. In Europe and Asia, the scales are much more modest: the largest examples are Germany's Bitcoin Group SE ...

... (CBDC) and discussing limited use of private cryptocurrencies in foreign trade transactions, reflecting a cautious but step-by-step approach towards the industry. Other CIS countries also demonstrate a balance: authorities are keen to develop blockchain technologies while simultaneously controlling the circulation of private crypto assets and minimizing risks to the financial system. Institutional and Corporate Investors in the Market Major institutional players continue to expand their presence in the crypto industry. Banks and investment companies are launching new products and pilot projects related to digital ...

... venture investments are spreading across an increasingly broad range of sectors—the market is no longer exclusively focused on artificial intelligence. Following last year's decline, there is noticeable revitalization in fintech: global investments in financial technology startups increased by approximately 5% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 (to ~$22 billion), signaling a return of confidence after the "fintech winter" of 2022-2023. Additional momentum for the sector has been provided by the ...

... unlikely to significantly influence the broader market; however, price movements may occur in narrower segments. **Asian companies** have also mostly already reported earlier in the week. In Japan, key corporations completed their publication of Q2 financials: Toyota Motor, on August 7, reported a profit decline and even revised its annual outlook for the worse, citing potential U.S. tariffs and rising costs. Other automakers (Honda, Nissan) and technology giants (Sony) also disclosed their data prior to Friday. As a result, by the end of the week, relative calm reigns in Asian exchanges regarding new drivers: market players are reflecting on the information received. In China, the half-year ...