... mutual fund and ETF assets; it is estimated that more than half of American households have investments in investment funds. Europe and Asia are also showing a strong growth trajectory in the collective investment industry. The market’s growth is fueled ... ... Even with modest contributions, an investor achieves diversification, reducing dependency on any single stock or market sector. Economies of Scale. The collective nature of investing lowers the costs per unit of investment. Fees and operating expenses are ...

... by the developed financial market in the country and the leading role of the U.S. in the mining and technology industry. Canada lags significantly behind: several Canadian miners (e.g., Hut 8, Bitfarms) together own only tens of thousands of BTC. In Europe and Asia, the scales are much more modest: the largest examples are Germany's Bitcoin Group SE (~3,600 BTC) and Hong Kong's Boyaa (~3,300 BTC). There are no companies from Russia or the CIS in the top 100. Industry Patterns: Who is Accumulating ...

... replaced by supplies from other countries, primarily from the Middle East and West Africa. He reminds that in the last three years, India has enjoyed a double benefit by purchasing Russian oil at a discount and then reselling the resultant oil products to Europe. The expert also noted that until 2018, India was among the largest buyers of Iranian oil, but then completely halted purchases under U.S. sanctions. "Most likely, the oil interaction between Russia and India will revolve around negotiating ...

... establishing unified rules for the cryptocurrency market. The new licensing and oversight regime enhances the transparency of crypto companies’ operations and strengthens investor protection. These measures channel capital into legal frameworks and bolster Europe’s position as a center for the crypto industry. Asia: Regulatory approaches in Asia are varied. For instance, Hong Kong introduced licensing for crypto exchanges and stablecoin issuers in August, striving to become a regional crypto hub. In ...