... encouraging the relocation of equipment from Asia. Strengthening the US position as a global crypto mining hub reduces geopolitical risks in the industry and diversifies Bitcoin's hash rate distribution across different countries. The infrastructure for retail services is also advancing. Major fintech platforms are integrating cryptocurrency capabilities into their products. Recently, PayPal expanded the functionalities of its Pay with Crypto service, allowing millions of users worldwide to send and ...

... have surged to the east coast. In June, the US imported about 100,000 barrels of gasoline per day – a maximum in more than a year. Petroleum product inventories are filling up, and wholesale gasoline prices have decreased, which is also reflected in retail prices. Third, the decrease in oil prices in the first half of the year (WTI is 20% lower than a year ago) has reduced processing costs, allowing refiners to partially pass this benefit on to consumers. It is worth noting that the decline in American ...

... companies for Q2 may also gain interest if published on corporate websites or through disclosures. Overall, the earnings season in Russia is just getting started. Most public companies in Russia will present their reports in August (banks, oil and gas, retail, etc.). Therefore, today Russian investors are focusing more on the external backdrop – economic events abroad and oil price dynamics – than on internal reports. Nevertheless, emerging fragments of information (like Norilsk Nickel's report ...

... successful Microsoft report could uplift the entire stock market , whereas any hints of a slowdown (e.g., if the cloud business fails to meet expectations) could trigger sell-offs in the sector. Robinhood Markets (HOOD) – a popular trading platform for retail investors – will reveal results after market close and provide insights into individual traders' sentiment. Expectations are quite high: the company has been recovering amid rising stock markets and increased interest in cryptocurrencies after ...

... apply DOGE in DeFi, or even transitioning to a Proof-of-Stake algorithm (these ideas have been voiced, but specific steps have yet to be made). In the short term, Dogecoin will likely maintain its position as the largest meme coin and an indicator of retail investors' sentiment. If major platforms (like social networks) integrate cryptocurrency micropayments in the future, DOGE is poised to become a primary candidate for such a role due to its popularity and simplicity. Conclusion and Forecast The ...