... fintech, and any initiatives aimed at increasing the country’s technological independence. Defense Industry and Integration with the Civil Sector Vladimir Putin addressed the topic of the defense industry complex (DIC) and its role in the economy. He reported that the Russian DIC has gained momentum: enterprises in the industry have significantly increased production output and are actively developing new types of weapons and military equipment. In today’s conditions, the boundaries between military ...

... shaped by a balance between positive signals and restraining factors. On one hand, market participants are encouraged by progress in trade negotiations between the U.S. and its partners. This week, Washington reached a trade agreement with Japan, and reports indicate a near deal with the European Union. Also, India expressed optimism about reaching agreements with the U.S. before August 1 — the date when new American tariffs could be imposed. This progress alleviates concerns about a slowdown in ...

... introducing a licensing system for stablecoin issuers under the supervision of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Companies issuing stablecoins are now required to comply with strict requirements—from 100% backing of issued tokens to regular financial reporting to the regulator. Hong Kong is actively positioning itself as Asia's crypto hub, offering clear rules for business while simultaneously protecting investor rights. The new regulatory framework aims to attract crypto companies looking to operate ...

... other trading venues gradually established regulations for conducting SPOs. The first active application of SPOs in the Russian market occurred in the mid to late 2000s. During this period, the transparency of companies improved, international financial reporting standards were adopted, and investor interest in public companies grew. However, after the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, activity in the IPO and SPO markets declined. In the following years, moderate growth in the number of secondary ...

... downturn is largely attributed to sell-offs at reached highs — Bitcoin's surge to ~$114,000 made this mark a psychological level where some large holders ("whales") exited their positions. An additional external factor was macroeconomic news: reports of new trade tariffs in the US increased global aversion to risk assets, which temporarily impacted cryptocurrencies as well. Nevertheless, by the weekend, the market stabilized. Daily volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum noticeably decreased, and ...