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Cryptocurrency News, Thursday, August 7, 2025 — Market Awaiting Momentum; Institutional Players Expanding Presence
... (PYUSD)** and **Global Dollar (USDG)**, and has added compatibility with the **Stellar** and **Avalanche** networks alongside previously integrated Ethereum and Solana. This positions Visa as a multi-currency and multi-chain payment infrastructure, allowing banks and fintech companies to settle in stablecoins quickly and with minimal costs. This move strengthens Visa's role as a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world.
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One of the largest payment platforms has launched a new service,...
Cryptocurrency News, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - Bitcoin on the Verge of a Record; Risk Appetite Grows
... in 2024, but it is already clear that the European market is moving toward greater transparency and legitimacy in the industry.
El Salvador
: Continuing its crypto course, the authorities of El Salvador have passed a law allowing licensed investment banks (with capital exceeding $50 million) to hold Bitcoin and provide cryptocurrency services to institutional clients. This measure further integrates traditional finance with DeFi, enhances institutional participation in the market, and strengthens ...
Why Does Business Need Authority in Managing Monetary Policy?
In recent months, Russia's big business has been actively pushing for changes in the country's monetary policy, calling for the government to be given the right to influence the Central Bank's decisions. The high key rate, which has reached 21%, puts companies in front of a difficult choice, limiting access to financing for investment and development. In this article, we will discuss how the proposal to change the law on the Central ...
Investors on Alert: Stability in Russian Services and Rising Composite PMI — What's Next?
... (up from 49.1 previously). Overall, these economic indicators suggest stagnation in the Russian economy and only slight progress in the business cycle. Given the persistent high inflation (approximately 10% annually) and the tightening of the Central Bank of Russia's policy (key rate at 21%), the PMI data closely aligned with market expectations.
Key Takeaways:
The services PMI index remained in the growth zone (50.1), indicating moderate activity in the services sector.
The manufacturing PMI increased ...
M&A Market Activity in Russia at Three-Year Low
... at the end of 2024 entail hefty fines and additional payments to the budget, totaling up to 95% of the asset value, effectively blocking most transactions involving foreign capital. Secondly, high financing costs diminish project attractiveness: the Bank of Russia's key rate has been raised to 21%, making loans expensive. Thirdly, the uncertainty in the economic situation (geopolitical risks, high sanctions costs, and ruble volatility) complicates revenue and cash flow forecasting for target companies,...