... 2020–2021. The reason lies in the already large base and closer regulatory scrutiny of large figures. However, the penetration of stablecoins into traditional finance will continue: some banks and fintech companies may start using stablecoins for accelerating international payments and settlements. Experiments are underway where transfers between countries are made through USDT or USDC instead of SWIFT systems—this is faster and cheaper. In 2025, we may witness more partnerships between stablecoin ...

... easier it becomes to justify new expenditures. After each escalation, new military projects are announced by both countries. For instance, following the 2019 crisis, India rapidly procured Russian S-400 air defense systems, French precision missiles, and accelerated the outfitting of its air force with modern fighters. Pakistan, in turn, activated negotiations with China for the procurement of new J-10 fighters and air defense systems. Global defense corporations—from American and European to Russian ...