... driven by two key factors: the influx of institutional investments through spot crypto ETFs and the limited supply of coins (due to the halving effect in 2024). New opportunities are emerging for Bitcoin. A number of analysts continue to forecast a price increase to $150,000 by year-end (with some bold estimates reaching $200,000), although volatility remains high. Any serious economic or political disruptions could trigger a correction. Nevertheless, the underlying fundamentals remain positive, and many ...

... second is USD Coin (USDC) with ~$64 billion. Both of these stablecoins maintain a 1:1 peg to the dollar and are widely used by traders for transactions and risk hedging. The issuance of USDT has reached all-time highs amid strong demand, as investors increased their holdings of stablecoins with the rise in cryptocurrency prices. Additionally, a revival in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is emerging. In July, the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols reached a record $270 billion, closing the month at approximately $259 billion (over 30% growth in a month)....

Adjustments to the rules for compensatory payments under the damping mechanism, currently being discussed by the government, are intended to support oil companies but may lead to a slight increase in exchange prices. This opinion was expressed in an interview with RG by Sergey Tereshkin, General Director of the OPEN OIL MARKET marketplace for petroleum products and raw materials. According to him, the division of the damping mechanism in practice will stimulate ...

... CEO of the petroleum products marketplace Open Oil Market (a Skolkovo resident), told RIA Novosti. The rise in retail fuel prices continues to slow down. According to Rosstat data, from August 20 to 26, gasoline prices rose by 0.2%, while diesel prices increased by 0.1%. This is lower than a month ago: from July 16 to 22, the cost of gasoline and diesel at gas stations increased by 0.6% and 0.3%, respectively. The Ministry of Energy commented to RIA Novosti that prices are influenced by a combination ...

... October This figure signals prospects for industrial growth. An increase in orders would positively impact GDP expectations. 18:30 MSK: USA - EIA Oil Inventories Inventory data will influence global oil prices. A decrease in inventories typically supports price increases, benefiting Russian oil companies. 21:45 MSK: USA - Speech by Fed Chair Powell Markets will await comments on monetary policy prospects. Signals about further rate hikes could strengthen the dollar. 22:00 MSK: USA - Publication of Fed's Beige ...