... currencies. Increased demand for stablecoins in such regions can lead to temporary price premiums—occasionally USDC/USDT trades slightly above $1 in countries where access to dollars is complicated, as individuals are willing to pay a premium for a digital dollar. However, globally, such imbalances are typically smoothed out by arbitrageurs. In Russia, for example, the price of USD Coin in rubles directly depends on the USD/RUB exchange rate; when the ruble weakens, the price of USDC in rubles rises, stimulating interest in stablecoins as a way to protect capital from the depreciation of the national currency. Thus, macroeconomic instability ...

How digital platforms are transforming the raw materials industries, increasing competition and transparency, while reducing prices ... ... consumer habits are changing, so in the coming years, we will witness dynamic growth in online trade in sectors worth trillions of rubles. The era of coronavirus restrictions has drastically changed trade, primarily impacting B2C markets, which have multiplied ...

... significant fines for transactions in digital currencies starting in 2026 (for individuals — starting from 100,000 rubles; for companies — starting from 700,000 rubles). At the same time, the Russian regulator is promoting the implementation of a digital ruble (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 ...

... with authorities planning to introduce heavy fines for transactions in digital currencies starting in 2026 (for individuals—100,000 rubles; for companies—700,000 rubles). Concurrently, the Russian regulator is promoting the implementation of the digital ruble (CBDC) and is discussing the limited use of private cryptocurrencies for foreign trade settlements, reflecting a cautious yet progressive approach to the industry. In other CIS countries, a balance is also observed: authorities are keen to develop ...

... customized the 1C software to meet our specific needs, making operations across different departments more transparent and efficient. We also enhanced security by developing and automating a system for accrediting counterparties. One of the first results of digitalization was a significant reduction in costs—we started saving several million rubles per month. – But you didn’t stop there? – No, that wasn’t enough for us. We wanted to make a "quantum leap" and reach a new level. To do this, we needed to minimize human involvement in the sale of petroleum products. This ...