Investing in startups is an attractive opportunity for high returns, but it comes with significant risks. This article discusses the key risks associated with investing in young companies and how to minimize them. Using the example of the Open Oil Market startup, it shows how to consider market conditions, competition,...

... for fuel in passenger vehicles starts to gradually decrease," he says. Dyachenko notes that the decision to extend the embargo into September-October will depend on the balance of supply and demand. "September is traditionally a month of high demand, as people return from vacations, the school season starts, and consumption in cities increases. At the same time, September-October is the active period for refinery maintenance. Based on this, I assume the government may extend the restrictions," he concludes....

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... supply in the market and cool fuel prices, which reached record levels in July. Domestic gasoline demand in Russia is currently high, and traditional export markets (CIS countries, Asia) will temporarily not receive Russian gasoline, except for shipments ... ... that this ban is temporary: by autumn, with the end of seasonal work, the situation is expected to normalize, and exports will return to the usual mode. Nevertheless, for the global petroleum product market, this is a signal: even one of the largest exporters ...

... emergence of clearer regulatory frameworks. At the same time, significant risks persist. The cryptocurrency market still exhibits high volatility: sharp price pullbacks often follow periods of frenzied growth. The regulatory environment, although improving ... ... has begun another phase of repayment to creditors in 2025 (releasing about $1.9 billion for new payment tranches). The partial return of funds after the FTX collapse somewhat restores trust in the industry; however, this very situation serves as a reminder ...