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Cryptocurrency News August 3, 2025 — Bitcoin at $113,000, XRP ETF and Institutional Influx
... acquired a stake in a crypto exchange, planning to integrate trading in tokenized financial instruments into its ecosystem. This merger of the traditional stock market with the cryptocurrency industry emphasizes the blurring of boundaries between them and indicates the readiness of the largest exchanges to adapt to the changing financial landscape.
Such steps by media corporations, banks, and tech giants strengthen confidence in the crypto market. While digital assets were once primarily viewed by enthusiasts and specialized funds, players from Wall Street and international ...
Central Bank Lowers Rate to 18% — Beginning of Monetary Policy Easing
... decreased to $55 from $60 per barrel) and potential import growth.
Thus, by 2027–2028, the Central Bank expects to normalize monetary conditions: inflation around 4% and a rate of approximately 7–8%. The decrease in rate projections for 2025–2026 indicates a softer policy trajectory than previously assumed, due to the reduction of inflationary risks.
Ruble Exchange Rate and Financial Markets
Following the rate cut, the ruble maintained stability: the dollar exchange rate on the Moscow Exchange remained around 77–79 rubles. This outcome was anticipated, as the easing of policy had already been factored into market expectations....
Economic News August 10, 2025 — Trade Wars, US-Russia Negotiations, Fed's Soft Policy
... freight rates), but even here, actual results surpassed analysts' expectations.
Toyota:
The world’s largest automaker reported a 37% decline in quarterly profits amid rising costs and American tariffs, yet revenue remained robust, and the company’s financial stability is not in doubt.
In general, the corporate reporting reflects a normalization of conditions following a record 2024. Companies in the technology and consumer sectors largely exceeded profit forecasts, bolstering stock indices. At the same time, commodity, transportation, and industrial corporations expectedly reported declines from last year’s peak levels. Investor attention now shifts to management forecasts for the second half of 2025—expectations regarding demand ...
Bitcoin: Decrease in Mining Difficulty and Market Consequences
... incorporating hash rate dynamics and difficulty into their long-term price models, seeing the health of the mining sector as a leading indicator for the BTC market.
Strategies of Public Mining Companies: Selling BTC and Embracing AI
The decline in mining profitability ... ... trend has shifted: as the halving approached, public miners began actively selling portions of their coins to strengthen their financial standing and invest in upgrades. The post-halving period has only amplified this trend – as noted, the liquidation ...
Sanctions have begun to be lifted: what should Russian investors expect?
.... The lifting of sanctions may create short-term market volatility, so it is important to spread assets across different industries.
Bet on industry leaders. Pay attention to companies that were initially affected by sanctions, but still have strong financial indicators.
Look at long-term prospects. Given the growth potential, the Russian market may be interesting for those who are ready to invest for the long term.
Monitor exchange rates. The lifting of sanctions may strengthen the ruble, which is also worth ...