... similar picture is observed with natural gas: significant volumes of LNG are arriving in China from Qatar, Australia, and the spot market, effectively bypassing American gas. Simultaneously, Washington is intensifying pressure on Russia. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil to limit Moscow's revenues and accelerate the cessation of the conflict in Ukraine. These statements create uncertainty regarding the future of substantial volumes of Russian exports ...

... western coalition's decision to lower the price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $47.6 per barrel (the new "price ceiling" will take effect on September 3), Washington has adopted even tougher rhetoric. The administration of President Donald Trump is tightening compliance controls regarding sanctions and considering additional measures against buyers of Russian hydrocarbons. Recall that on August 6, the US already imposed a 25% surcharge on existing import duties on goods from India – thus,...

... The past few weeks have seen breakthrough changes in cryptocurrency regulation across key global markets: United States : For the first time at the federal level, a law has been passed that comprehensively regulates digital assets. President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act , establishing clear requirements for the issuance and backing of stablecoins (coins pegged to fiat currencies like Tether (USDT) or USD Coin (USDC)). This law sets the foundation for a stablecoin market worth ~$250 billion,...

... between the EU and Washington: a principle agreement is expected to be announced this weekend, which would avoid the imposition of increased tariffs from August 1. The meeting between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President Donald Trump, scheduled for Sunday in Scotland, is intended to cement this trade compromise. The prospect of resolving the dispute supports the European market: despite industrial difficulties, hopes for the swift removal of barriers and ongoing business adaptation ...

... Policy in Key Jurisdictions Recent weeks have witnessed pivotal changes in cryptocurrency regulation across major global markets: US: A comprehensive law regulating digital assets has been passed at the federal level for the first time. President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act , establishing strict requirements for the issuance and backing of stablecoins (coins pegged to fiat currencies like Tether (USDT) or USD Coin (USDC)). The law mandates issuers to maintain 100% reserve backing for issued coins ...