... upgrade). Subsequently, at the end of 2024, the Cancun upgrade (Deneb) was conducted—a significant milestone in Ethereum’s roadmap. The Cancun Upgrade implemented proto-danksharding (EIP-4844), aimed at enhancing network scalability by improving the efficiency of Layer 2 solutions. In simple terms, this upgrade reduces costs and accelerates transactions in secondary networks (rollups), which is expected to increase the influx of users and projects to the platform in the long term. Currently, the ...

... results of H1 2025 under RAS demonstrate that Gazprom has managed to adapt to the unprecedented challenges of recent years. The sharp reduction in net loss—nearly 45 times year-on-year—has been made possible by a combination of improved operational efficiency (revenue growth and reduced cost of sales), tax changes (the abolition of the increased MET and use of deferred tax assets), and the diminished negative impact of non-operating factors. The company still faces volatility in other income and ...

... surrounding ETH remains optimistic. The course of Ethereum benefits from the successes of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem and the ongoing popularity of NFTs, as well as regular technical updates to the network that enhance its scalability and efficiency. Institutional interest is also on Ethereum's side: record volumes have been attracted to investment products based on ETH (funds and ETFs), indicating strong trust in the smart contract platform from major players. Among the altcoins , XRP ...

... clarity in the US following the conclusion of a lengthy court dispute between Ripple and the SEC, as well as expectations surrounding the launch of exchange-traded products based on XRP. The coin is attracting attention from institutional investors as an efficient tool for cross-border settlements. USD Coin (USDC) – ~$1, the second-largest stablecoin. The coin issued by the Centre consortium (Circle and Coinbase) is fully backed by reserves in US dollars. USDC is known for its transparency and compliance ...

... consumer demand through loyalty programs and expedited delivery helped boost sales in North America and beyond, despite the global economic slowdown. Amazon's operating profit significantly exceeded last year's figures, aided by measures to improve efficiency and reduce costs in its retail sector. The company also improved its forecast for the entire 2025 year, expecting continued strong demand amid an expanded product range and further development of cloud services. These news confirm that even ...