... tightening of regulatory barriers has significantly complicated the exit of non-residents from Russian business: the regulations introduced at the end of 2024 entail hefty fines and additional payments to the budget, totaling up to 95% of the asset value, effectively blocking most transactions involving foreign capital. Secondly, high financing costs diminish project attractiveness: the Bank of Russia's key rate has been raised to 21%, making loans expensive. Thirdly, the uncertainty in the economic situation ...

... Bitcoin ETFs by regulators at the end of 2024 marks a turning point. According to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, these financial giants plan to begin offering Bitcoin ETF investments to their clients by the end of 2024, effectively laying the groundwork for a broad launch of such products in 2025. For traditional banks, this represents a pivotal moment that signals the integration of Bitcoin into the realm of classic asset management. Collectively, these institutional ...

... feasible only if the price of American energy resources for European consumers increases sharply, particularly for oil, which is estimated to need to rise to at least $120 per barrel. However, in the medium term, this agreement may yield counterproductive effects for the United States, with minimal impact on the Russian budget. What the U.S. and EU Agreed Upon The negotiations between American President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland resulted in a framework ...

... chaotic movements appeared senseless, but in reality, traders utilized a complex sign language to convey information about transactions. This "silent" code facilitated instantaneous trades even amid the clamor of the trading floor, ensuring effective communication without a single spoken word. Origins and Role of Sign Language on the Exchange The sign language used in trading originated and evolved on trading floors long before the era of electronic trading. It was especially widespread ...

... considering the price drop in the first quarter as an opportunity to acquire the asset. Rising prices are also attracting retail investors: the approach of the psychologically significant $100,000 milestone intensifies the FOMO (fear of missing out) effect, further fueling demand. Overall, the influx of new capital into the market and the holding of Bitcoin by long-term investors create a favorable foundation for price growth. Supply and the Halving Effect On the supply side, a crucial factor for ...