... were to target the energy infrastructure of U.S. allies, such as Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates, adds Bousso. The primary risk for oil markets remains the potential blockage or disruption of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies, he further emphasizes. Why Prices are Declining The escalation in the Middle East has occurred, but it had been anticipated by traders, said Alexey Gromov, the Chief Energy Director at the Institute ...

... remainder of XRP in escrow and periodically releases tokens into circulation through sales to maintain market stability. This mechanism prevents sharp shortages or surpluses of coins: every month, a specific volume of XRP is released from Ripple’s locked accounts, and unsold remnants are returned to escrow. In 2023–2024, Ripple limited sales of XRP on the open market, thereby helping to avoid price pressures during periods of legal uncertainty. Now, with legal risks reduced, the potential for institutional ...

... billion was invested in startups, reflecting a new venture boom in the post-crisis period. Inequality in Growth: Recovery is occurring unevenly across regions. The largest contributions to growth have been made by the United States and Canada, which account for about 70% of all venture investments this year. In Europe, the situation is more muted: investment volumes have stabilized after last year's spike, and Europe’s share of global venture financing has even declined (about 13% in the first ...

... startup market and the emergence of a new venture boom. Venture deals are now encompassing all regions — from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. North America has experienced a particularly notable upturn (accounting for up to 70% of all investments, a significant portion of which is directed toward the AI sector). In Europe, a restructuring of the landscape is evident: in 2025, Germany surpassed the UK in venture capital investment for the first time in ...

... solidified its leadership even further: its supply exceeded $145 billion USDT, which is more than twice the volume of USDC. According to Citi, USDT (~$145 billion) remains the largest stablecoin, while USDC ($60 billion) occupies second place, collectively accounting for the lion's share (~90%) of the entire stablecoin market. Consequently, for every 1 USDC in circulation, there are approximately 2.4 USDT—significantly favoring Tether. This ratio reflects the different approaches and spheres of dominance ...