... However, in recent years, an increasing number of Russians are considering investment funds as an alternative to bank deposits, especially given limited access to foreign markets in recent times. In 2024, the industry experienced a notable uplift. The regulator issued a record number of new licenses to management companies, and the total number of management firms exceeded 300 by early 2025. By the end of 2024, the assets of Russian funds reached 24 trillion rubles. Closed-end funds (ZEPIFs) hold a ...

... witnessing a new upswing in 2025. The total capitalization of the crypto sector has exceeded $4 trillion, and the market leader Bitcoin has reached a new historical high, surpassing $120,000. This wave of optimism is supported by positive shifts in regulation: the recent passage of legislation regarding stablecoins and other crypto-assets in the U.S. has bolstered investor confidence in the industry's prospects. Against the backdrop of market growth, interest from venture capitalists in blockchain ...

... CDU/CSU bloc) had previously promised to repeal the law at the first opportunity, considering it a source of threats to health and safety. Now, having come to power, they are striving to fulfill these promises. At the same time, opponents of tightening regulations argue that a hasty rollback of the reform may reinstate issues in the underground market and again criminalize law-abiding consumers who have become accustomed to operating within the legal framework. Risks for the Industry and Society The ...

... eco-technologies sectors are gradually catching up with IT in terms of venture financing. Cryptocurrencies: signs of renewed interest After a protracted decline, the digital asset market is starting to revive, which is reflected in venture investments. Regulators are gradually legalizing new instruments: on June 18, trading in the first exchange-traded crypto ETF (for the XRP token) will start on the Toronto Stock Exchange. At the same time, investors are cautiously optimistic: a number of blockchain ...

... "hotter" tokens. Negative Market Conditions. In the event of a market crash among major cryptocurrencies or the emergence of external shocks, Dogecoin, being a highly volatile asset, is likely to suffer more severely than average. Increased regulation (for example, bans on meme coins or strict trading rules) or unexpected economic issues could drive investors towards safer assets, away from riskier instruments. Supply Pressure. The inflationary model of Dogecoin implies a continuous increase ...