... in user base growth and intense competition (including from decentralized platforms). An additional challenge comes from new stablecoins and DeFi services drawing liquidity away from centralized exchanges. While Coinbase remains a key player in the market, the situation illustrates that even industry leaders need to adapt in a rapidly changing landscape. Corporate Treasuries: An increasing number of public companies are incorporating crypto assets into their reserves. In addition to investments in Bitcoin, ...

... inflows into the sectors of AI, fintech, and cybersecurity enhance belief in the sector's further development, but venture funds are devoting increased attention to risk diversification and a balanced investment approach. Depending on the macroeconomic situation, the startup market may maintain a high growth rate in the second half of the year. For this to occur, a combination of local potential (for instance, talents and projects from CIS countries) with a footprint in global markets is crucial. Overall, the news on startups ...

... will support the euro. 11:00 (Eurozone): ECB Economic Bulletin. The regulator will publish a detailed overview of the economic situation and inflation trends in the region, clarifying the ECB's rationale after its last meeting. 14:00 (UK): Bank of England's ... ... likely to continue its fight against inflation—its decision and rhetoric will affect pound dynamics and sentiment in European markets. 15:30 (USA): Initial Jobless Claims (week ending August 2). Weekly labor market indicator; persistently low claims will ...

... adapting to the new circumstances. Investors in the region are closely monitoring Turkish data, as Turkey is a major emerging market, and trends there may impact the overall risk appetite in the EM segment. Russia: External Trade Balance and Sberbank Results ... ... reduction in the trade balance surplus compared to previous years, although it remains substantial. New figures will reflect the situation with exports and imports amid sanctions and price restrictions on raw materials. It is expected that Russia will maintain ...

... aiming to bring it back to a medium-term objective of 4% by 2026. Macroeconomic stability and transitioning the economy to a balanced growth trajectory have been identified as priority tasks for the current year. Labor Market: Record Low Unemployment The situation in the labor market was characterized by the president as favorable. The unemployment rate in Russia has dropped to a historic low of about 2.3%. In comparison, just a year ago, unemployment stood at around 2.6%, and it was in double digits in the early 2000s. Putin ...