... Ripple, but then failed to maintain those heights. Inability to overcome resistance around $3.6 triggered profit-taking, and by the end of the week, XRP returned to levels around $3.0. The further dynamics of XRP largely depend on the actions of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In June, Ripple fulfilled the terms of a settlement by paying a $125 million fine and withdrawing its counterclaim, thus confirming last year's court decision that secondary sales of XRP are not securities. However,...

... following an extensive bombardment by Israel of Iranian territory, oil prices predictably surged by 13% but quickly fell back. The parties continue to exchange strikes; Donald Trump prematurely left the G7 summit over the Middle Eastern situation, summoning Security Council members to the White House to demand Iran's complete surrender. Oil prices spiked again but soon stabilized. What is preventing market players from panicking, should we expect oil prices to reach $300 per barrel, and how are these developments ...

... The volatility of cryptocurrencies offers higher profits in shorter timeframes. Cryptocurrencies are quite unstable and can change value at any moment, influenced by various global news events. Venture investments. These are high-risk investments in securities. An excellent idea that has yet to be realized can also serve as an investment object. The primary risk of such investments is the potential loss of all funds if the startup is unsuccessful. In our country, venture funds are not well-developed....

... professional management, although they charge fees. The IIA allows investment in stocks and bonds with a tax incentivized deduction (13% from expenditures up to 400,000 ₽ per year). PIFs within an IIA can yield additional deductions. Taxes on the sale of securities and dividends are imposed at the standard rate (13%/15%). Conclusion: Stocks and funds have the potential for higher returns through price appreciation and dividends, but they also come with high volatility. It is advisable to complement a ...

... markets. At the same time, the boom in "green" technologies continues: funds are eagerly financing climate projects—from renewable energy and electric transportation to innovative nuclear developments. For instance, Swiss startup Climeworks secured $162 million for the development of direct CO 2 capture systems from the atmosphere (with a total of over $1 billion raised). Biotech and medtech startups are also attracting significant capital: for example, American Centivax raised $45 million ...