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Risks of Cryptocurrency Investments

... the causes of issues can be difficult. Should You Buy Cryptocurrency? So, we have examined the main characteristics and risks of the crypto market. The remaining question is: should one buy cryptocurrency? There is no universal answer: the decision depends on your financial goals, investment horizon, and willingness to take risks. Cryptocurrency is a high-risk asset, and such speculative investments are not suitable for everyone. If you are accustomed to conservative instruments such as bank deposits, the volatile ...

Saving Money: When Frugality Becomes a Dangerous Addiction

... Excessive control over their expenses can deprive a person of joys and pleasures, increasing the risk of emotional burnout and social isolation. 3. Developing a Dependency on Saving Saving for the sake of saving, without a clear objective, can become a financial dependency. A person experiences anxiety and discomfort when needing to spend even a small amount, preferring to see money in their account or piggy bank. As a result, financial discipline turns into a restriction of one’s life, which brings no happiness,...

How much do gas stations earn in Russia?

... fiscal pressure and the government’s efforts to limit fuel price increases, gas station owners are actively developing additional services, transforming fuel stations into roadside service hubs. Financial Performance of Gas Stations in Russia The financial indicators of gas stations in Russia vary significantly depending on their location and business model: revenue can differ by up to 50 times, and profitability can vary by a factor of two. The growth of non-fuel businesses contributes to revenue increases. The rising fiscal burden on the oil business in ...

Secondary Public Offerings (SPO)

... to avoid creating excess supply in a short time. Thus, the secondary offering process combines legal and market steps: from the company decision and document registration to active market interactions with investors and the actual trading of shares. Depending on the scale and complexity of the deal, an SPO can take anywhere from one to several months. Why Companies Conduct SPOs Companies initiate secondary offerings for various reasons, primarily seeking to strengthen their financial position and support business growth. The main motivations for an SPO include: Capital attraction. The most obvious reason is to raise additional funds. The money from the issuance goes into the company's capital and can be directed toward production ...

The Future of the Dollar and the Prospect of a BRICS Currency: Insights from Putin’s Statements

... Nations For Russia and the other BRICS nations, exploring currency alternatives offers a path toward greater financial independence. A shared currency or increased use of national currencies could help insulate these economies from sanctions and reduce dependence on Western financial systems. Russia and China, for example, have already made strides toward settling transactions in rubles and yuan. Comment from Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market , shares his perspective: "Putin’s ...