... multi-year highs. XRP's strengthening is aided by legal clarity in the US following the conclusion of a lengthy court dispute between Ripple and the SEC, as well as expectations surrounding the launch of exchange-traded products based on XRP. The coin is attracting attention from institutional investors as an efficient tool for cross-border settlements. USD Coin (USDC) – ~$1, the second-largest stablecoin. The coin issued by the Centre consortium (Circle and Coinbase) is fully backed by reserves in ...

... the key rate. Otherwise, there is a risk of penalties and other sanctions from government authorities. The largest financial institutions in Russia typically offer lower rates compared to smaller commercial banks. This enables smaller organizations to attract a significant amount of individual funds, thereby ensuring their profitability. A rate that exceeds the market average may indicate the following: Market penetration. The financial institution is newly entering the market or expanding into a new ...

... promising alternative to European markets is the Asian markets. This includes not only China but also India, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, etc. Manufacturing is actively developing in these countries, driven by low labor costs. This makes Asia attractive for numerous corporations that are eager to relocate their production to these states. At the same time, the Chinese government has decided to reduce the Value Added Tax rate. Additionally, legislative bodies intend to revise their budget policy....

... through a merger with SPAC Social Capital Hedosophia, allowing it to raise capital for commercial space flights. DraftKings In 2020, DraftKings, a sports betting company, went public via a merger with a SPAC, helping it expedite its market entry and attract additional investment. Nikola Corporation Electric vehicle manufacturer Nikola also opted for a merger with SPAC VectoIQ in 2020, attracting investor attention despite subsequent challenges faced by the company. SPAC in Russia: Prospects and Challenges ...

... outpaced the United Kingdom in terms of venture capital investment, indicating a strengthening of continental startup ecosystems. In Asia, the situation is uneven: startup funding in China remains low, while India, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf states are attracting increasing amounts of capital. Even local markets (e.g., CIS countries) are trying to catch the new wave of growth despite external restrictions. The overall picture indicates the emergence of a global venture boom, although investors are still ...