... lays the foundation for a stablecoins market valued at about ~$250 billion, requiring issuers to maintain full reserve backing and high transparency. Concurrently, the SEC has launched “**Project Crypto**” – a reform package aimed at adapting financial rules for crypto assets. The regulator is easing its stance: it has been stated that most cryptocurrencies will not be considered securities, while new projects (ICOs, airdrops, etc.) will be afforded “safe harbors” — temporary regimes facilitating launches. Moreover, trading of spot crypto assets on regulated exchanges has been allowed alongside futures in collaboration with ...

... rubles. The 29% decrease in profit is mainly due to the growth of reserves for asset impairment and a decrease in income from securities transactions. These indicators indicate the bank's conservative policy in the context of economic uncertainty. Nevertheless,... ... challenges. The question is how quickly these measures will bring results and whether they will be able to compensate for the current financial losses.

... with BTC and ETH are being recorded. According to analysts, the number of cryptocurrency owners worldwide has already surpassed 500 million — double the figure from two years ago. The industry, in general, is maturing, although concerns regarding security and volatility still persist. Nevertheless, digital assets are increasingly perceived as an integral part of the modern financial system, and the rising trust from a broader audience supports the long-term potential of the market. Analysts’ Forecasts and Risks Sentiment in the cryptocurrency market remains predominantly optimistic, but experts urge investors to take ...

... for demand could support the ruble and shares in Russian energy companies. Impact on Russia G20 Summit: Discussions on energy security could directly impact Russia’s interests as a major oil and gas exporter. Positive outcomes from the G20 for global ... ... to discuss interim dividends. After Market Close: TCOM (Trip.com Group Ltd ADR) — 02:00: Expected revenue growth of 16.8%. Financial Overview for Monday, November 18, 2024 Currencies and Indices: U.S. Dollar Index (DXY): 106.73 (+0.04, +0.04%) Shanghai ...

... aims to intensify sanctions pressure on Russian oil supplies to the global market, according to Dalip Singh, Deputy National Security Advisor to the U.S. President. He stated that new measures would target the sale and transportation of Russian oil. ... ... it is essential to approach this information with caution. The U.S. and the EU have created numerous obstacles for Russia's financial and banking sectors, industry, IT, and gas sectors (e.g., bans on LNG technology supplies and sanctions against Arctic ...