... Diversifying Reserves: Hinting at Currencies Beyond the Dollar An interesting topic on the agenda was the future of Berkshire Hathaway's enormous cash reserves in light of the aforementioned risks. Currently, the company holds the majority of its funds in U.S. dollars (in highly liquid assets like U.S. Treasury bills). However, a 4% decline in the dollar's value in the first quarter of 2025 has already cost Berkshire approximately $700 million due to the currency translation of revenues and assets. Commenting on this, Buffett made a ...

... example: In 2014, the RTS index lost a significant portion of its value amid the introduction of sanctions against Russia and a sharp fall in the ruble to dollar exchange rate. Although stock prices in rubles remained relatively stable, their value in dollars fell sharply due to devaluation. This situation underscored the importance of the RTS index for foreign investors evaluating the Russian market. Where is the RTS index used? By investors: To evaluate the profitability of Russian assets from the perspective of global investors. By stock analysts: To analyze the dynamics of the Russian stock market in the international arena. By international financial organizations: In reports and ratings. The RTS Index (RTSI) is a key tool for ...

... transparent reserves and regular auditing, as well as support from US regulatory authorities, enhancing its trustworthiness among market participants. USDC is actively used in trading, DeFi protocols, and international settlements as a reliable digital dollar. Cardano (ADA) — a cryptocurrency and blockchain platform evolving with a scientific approach (using validated research and formal development methods). ADA consistently ranks among the top ten largest assets, attracting attention from smart contract developers and long-term investors. Although the ADA price is still lower than its record levels from the previous cycle, ongoing technical development of the project supports optimistic expectations. Dogecoin ...

... in 2025 at 96.5 rubles per dollar. Alternative Scenarios Some experts suggest both further weakening of the ruble to 120 per dollar and strengthening below the 100 ruble mark in the event of improved economic and geopolitical conditions. Implications ... ... to price increases for services and products, further impacting consumer demand. What This Means for Investors and Businesses Asset Diversification It is recommended to hold savings in various currencies and consider investments in precious metals. Revising ...

... 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 players manage assets worth trillions of dollars, so even a symbolic 1% portfolio reallocation toward Bitcoin via ETFs could inject tens of billions of dollars in new capital into the cryptocurrency market. The inclusion of Bitcoin ETFs in these banks' product line effectively acknowledges Bitcoin ...