... David Schwartz. All 100 billion XRP were issued at the project's outset, without a mining process, with a significant portion distributed among the founders and the company Ripple to develop the ecosystem. In its early stages, the project attracted investments from banks and venture funds that saw Ripple's potential to accelerate and reduce the cost of cross-border payments. Interesting Facts: XRP is known for its extremely fast transactions – transfers on the network take only 3-5 seconds, with fees comprising ...

... during times of crisis. However, there are alternative financing methods that can help companies attract funds for development and implement ambitious projects. This article explains how "Oil Resource Group" utilizes bond issuance to attract investments, reduce financial risks, and scale its business. Learn how bonds differ from bank loans, the advantages they offer, and how we enter the debt securities market. The Dependence of Russian Businesses on Bank Loans Continues to Grow There are alternative ways to secure funds for development: government-supported funds, private ...

The Central Bank of Russia expects GDP growth to slow to 2–3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, due to tighter monetary policy and high inflation. These measures could significantly affect the business climate, consumer activity, and investment strategies. In this article, I examine the reasons for the slowdown, analyze its implications for business, and share my opinion on how to adapt to new economic conditions and seize opportunities for sustainable growth. Russia's GDP growth ...

... attractiveness to investors. Companies conducting IPOs will be required to comply with new requirements, which, according to the Bank of Russia, will lead to a substantial improvement in the quality of offerings and a more effective capital attraction process.... ... market. It is expected that this will increase interest in Russian IPOs and create a safer and more reliable environment for investments. Ultimately, this initiative will positively impact the investment climate in Russia, strengthening trust in Russian ...

... events, including retail sales and industrial production data from China, the unemployment rate in the UK, business activity indices in Germany and the Eurozone, as well as central bank decisions from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Russia. These events are expected to have a significant impact on financial markets, providing crucial signals for investment strategy adjustments. Economic Events Calendar for the Week of December 16–20, 2024 Monday, December 16 05:00 China: Retail Sales (YoY) for November: Previous — 4.80%, Forecast — 4.60%. Industrial Production (YoY) for November: Previous ...