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Bitcoin: Decrease in Mining Difficulty and Market Consequences

... significantly reduced rewards for miners, consequently lowering their profitability. After the halving, many operators with less efficient setups faced margin reductions to critical levels. Prior to the halving, specific models of ASICs (especially older generations) were still generating modest profits, but after the reward was cut by 50%, they became unprofitable unless BTC’s price doubled immediately. As a result, a gradual exit from the market of outdated equipment began. Network data confirm this ...

The History of Venture Capital Investment

... a keen interest in the internet sector. As for current trends, a significant portion of investors now favors investments in "green technologies" and the internet. Google stands out as the most successful investment of its kind in history, generating significant returns for numerous stakeholders. The brainchild of Sergey Brin and Larry Page attracted billions of dollars from various venture funds. Naturally, such high-yield investments are rare, and at the time, Google revolutionized the ...

Economic News August 2, 2025 — US Labor Market, Trade Truce, Amazon and Samsung Reports

... of around 5% for 2025, although the current growth prospects remain below desired levels (the Chinese economy grew by 5.2% y/y in Q2 compared to 6.4% in Q1). On other Asian exchanges, dynamics have been predominantly positive, though lacking a unified ... ... news confirm that even amid post-pandemic changes in consumer behavior, Amazon maintains its dominant position and ability to generate substantial cash flow. Samsung Electronics – the South Korean industrial giant reported mixed results, reflecting difficulties ...

Briefly About Bond Types

... issuers are companies that typically carry a heavier debt load and have poor assets. In times of trouble, bonds from these companies can be challenging to sell, yet they offer higher returns. Bonds are also categorized based on the type of income they generate—interest-bearing and discount bonds. For interest-bearing bonds, a predetermined interest percentage of the nominal value is paid during the issuance period until maturity, with the nominal value paid back to the investor upon maturity. Discount ...

Nine countries and 12,000 warheads: How the world's nuclear arsenal is distributed

... Ohio-class submarines with Trident II D5 ballistic missiles. 14 American strategic submarines carry the majority of deployed warheads. Each Trident missile can carry multiple nuclear warheads. By the early 2030s, the US Navy plans to introduce a new generation of submarines—the "Columbia" class—to continue maritime deterrence. Strategic bombers: B-52 and stealthy B-2 Spirit bombers equipped with nuclear cruise missiles and bombs. A new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, which first took ...