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Cryptocurrency News August 17, 2025 — Bitcoin Holds Record Levels, Market Consolidation and Institutional Investments

... users: recent amendments to legislation allow banks to block accounts for suspicious P2P operations involving cryptocurrency, and changes to the payment systems law expand the criteria for "high-risk" transactions and intensify liability for money ... ... (Ripple): The token of the Ripple payment network, designed for fast and inexpensive cross-border transfers. In 2025, XRP's price rose to around $3.10 thanks to the removal of regulatory uncertainties in the U.S. and expectations for new products aimed ...

Slowdown in GDP growth in Russia: Central Bank of Russia forecast and possible consequences

... In the context of high inflation and rising prices, households and companies become more cautious in their spending. Rising prices for basic goods reduce the real income of the population, which in turn limits purchasing power. Inflation also leads to ... ... increased spending on defense and support for strategic industries, which limits the ability to finance other sectors. These changes in the spending structure create an imbalance in the economy, when some industries do not receive sufficient support for ...

OPEC+ vs Trump: Why Oil Prices Aren't Dropping and What Threats Against Russia Have to Do With It

... threats directed at Russia. Eight OPEC+ countries have announced a new increase in oil production for September, effectively ending their plan to adhere to voluntary production restrictions ahead of schedule. However, the market barely registered this change, as oil prices remained relatively stable. On one hand, OPEC+'s generous output increases are exerting downward pressure on prices, while on the other hand, threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose new sanctions are pulling prices upward. Forbes investigated ...

CIO Bitwise Identifies Four Hidden Growth Drivers for BTC and ETH

... demand. Regulatory Environment: Legitimacy of infrastructure and compliance with KYC/AML requirements. Volatility and Correlations: Decreasing volatility aligns BTC with “quasi-reserve” assets. 1) BTC Purchases by Governments Sovereign buyers can change the balance of supply and demand. Even small allocations of BTC as part of reserve policies can have a strong price impact due to limited issuance and low supply elasticity. Investment Rationale: BTC as a factor for reserve diversification and a tool for geopolitical autonomy. Mechanics of Influence: Long-term "holding" portfolios reduce circulating ...

Economic Events and Company Reports — Tuesday, July 29, 2025: Visa, Boeing, Spotify, and Others

... report itself will likely be weak—projected profit decline of ~37% and revenue drop—but this has already been factored into prices. Potential reaction: If financial results align with expectations and Teradyne maintains its annual guidance without downgrades,... ... of +14–16%. Investors should focus on the neurointervention segment—how have sales of thrombectomy catheters for stroke changed, where Penumbra competes with Stryker and others? Also in focus are new products such as Lightning (thrombus aspiration ...