... of crypto assets (such as Bitcoin) in 401(k) retirement plans. Simultaneously, the SEC has stated that certain forms of "liquid staking" do not fall under securities laws, partially removing regulatory uncertainty. These measures demonstrate ... ... Asia, offering clear rules for the industry. European Union : The EU has commenced the phased implementation of the MiCA ( Markets in Crypto-Assets ) regulation, which standardizes the rules for cryptocurrency and stablecoin circulation across eurozone ...

... monetary policy. Investors are closely monitoring any comments from Fed representatives, as even hints at potential future changes in policy — for instance, the possibility of resuming rate hikes or, conversely, easing policy — can significantly affect market sentiment. The Fed's policy directly impacts global liquidity and risk appetite: a more hawkish tone may dampen interest in riskier assets, while signals of easing could bolster stock markets, especially in emerging economies. Therefore, in CIS regions, investors also pay special attention to the Fed's ...

... and investors, the project would have been unlikely to proceed, as Russian companies faced challenges accessing international markets after 2014, Tereshkin argues. The Arctic LNG project involving Chinese partners is expected to be fully operational in ... ... energy cooperation with China, as petrochemicals are a key driver of China's hydrocarbon demand. Between 2019 and 2023, China's liquid hydrocarbon demand grew by 2.26 million barrels per day, of which 930,000 barrels per day (over 40%) were for petrochemical ...

... adverse fluctuations. Outlook After August Expirations The completion of the August derivatives cycle will mark an important milestone for the crypto market in the third quarter. A relatively smooth passing of expirations would enhance confidence in the market, signaling sufficient liquidity to absorb large settlements without dramatic price shifts. Soon, investors' attention will shift to the next major event — particularly the September quarterly expiration, which traditionally has an even larger scale of open interest. Long-term ...

... high key rates. Expensive ruble-denominated debt diminishes the investment appeal of projects: high borrowing costs reduce transaction profitability. At the same time, currency restrictions and difficulties in repatriating profits continue to undermine market liquidity. The abrupt tightening of monetary policy has devalued a portion of assets, and heightened risks along with the burden on banks' balance sheets, including funds accumulated by foreign companies, have created additional pressure on business valuations....