... balancing between high export revenues and geopolitical risks. On Tuesday, market participants anticipate decisions from the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Russia regarding currency operations volumes under the budget rule for August. If the regulator resumes significant foreign currency purchases to replenish reserves, the ruble may come under pressure. Conversely, modest interventions or a pause could give the market a breather. The external backdrop remains crucial: an improvement in risk ...

... 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 ...

... economic cooling and weakening inflation in Britain. These moves signal that the global tightening cycle has come to an end. Such steps enhance conditions in financial markets—borrowing costs are declining, supporting business activity. At the same time, regulators emphasize that further decisions will depend on new data regarding inflation and economic growth. China: Price Deflation and Epidemiological Risks The Chinese economy faces deflation: Recent data from China indicates a halt in the growth of ...

... 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 ...