... driving up value as demand increases. Institutional investments: In recent years, major financial institutions and corporations have begun investing in Bitcoin, recognizing its potential as a store of value and hedge against inflation. Recognition and regulation: Many countries have started developing legislation to recognize and regulate the use of cryptocurrencies, enhancing public trust in Bitcoin. Technological advancements: The development of infrastructure, such as the implementation of the Lightning ...

... fuel trading has been intensified, and a dampening mechanism restricting excess profits from exports (when prices exceed a certain threshold, payments to oil producers are reduced) has been activated. Mandatory Sale on the Exchange. An increase in the regulations for mandatory sales of fuel on the exchange (from the current 15% of production for gasoline) is being considered to enhance trading liquidity and saturate the market with supply. In August, the growth of retail fuel prices is expected to ...

... likelihood of sharp price spikes this winter, which is positively received by investors and industrial gas consumers. Meanwhile, market players are closely monitoring the EU's further steps toward enhancing energy security. Notably, Brussels has extended the regulations for mandatory storage filling for another two years to maintain high reserve levels for future winters, and discussions on potential new restrictions on Russian gas imports are underway at the political level. Russian Fuel Market: Export Ban ...

... decline: in the second quarter, Chinese startups attracted only about $5 billion – the lowest quarterly figure in recent years. Causes include decreased activity from local investors and a shortage of successful exits (IPOs and M&As) amid stricter regulation in the tech sector. Meanwhile, other parts of Asia are witnessing some positive signals. India has managed to maintain its venture financing volume at a stable level – large rounds are being secured by fintech and e-commerce projects. For ...

... the export alternative exceeds the baseline indicative level, payments to oil producers from the budget are reduced, decreasing the incentive to export fuel abroad. Mandatory Exchange Sales. There are considerations to raise the mandatory fuel sales regulations on the exchange (from the current 15% of production volume for gasoline) to increase trading liquidity and saturate the market with supply. It is expected that in August, the growth of retail fuel prices will noticeably slow down, as oil companies ...