... an effort to become a regional hub. Meanwhile, Japan maintains strict restrictions on cryptocurrency operations. Regulators in other parts of Asia and the Middle East are also gradually opening up to the industry, although the emphasis is placed on risk control and investor protection. Despite varying reform paces, the overall trend is shifting towards legalization. The crypto industry is gradually emerging from the "gray area" and gaining official recognition, which enhances trust in ...

... geopolitical uncertainty and anticipating new signals from the US Federal Reserve concerning monetary policy. The absence of negative surprises – for example, the Fed’s base rate remained unchanged at the latest meeting – supports interest in risk assets. Furthermore, the unexpected vote by two Fed board members in favor of a rate cut (the first time in decades) has heightened hopes for a policy easing as early as this fall. Upcoming releases of fresh inflation data and the annual Fed symposium ...

... during the summer, regulators urged brokers to cease promoting stablecoins, viewing them as a threat to financial stability. Other countries in the region, such as Japan and South Korea, are gradually opening markets to cryptocurrencies while emphasizing risk control and investor protection. Russia and CIS: In Russia, direct cryptocurrency circulation remains limited by law, but interest in the industry is growing. In 2025, the country retains the second position globally in Bitcoin mining scale (over ...

... businesses in a bid to become a regional hub. In contrast, Japan maintains strict restrictions on cryptocurrency operations. Regulators in other Asian and Middle Eastern countries are also gradually opening up to the industry, although the emphasis is on risk control and investor protection. Despite varying reform paces, the overall trend is shifting towards legalization. The crypto industry is gradually emerging from the "gray zone" and gaining official recognition, which increases trust in ...

... weakness. Data indicates a reduction in the number of deals and a contraction in activity: most market participants note the absence of new large-scale projects. This statistics reflect the challenging economic situation in the country and the heightened risks for investors. Reasons for Declining Deal Activity Experts associate the decline in M&A with a set of fundamental factors. Firstly, the tightening of regulatory barriers has significantly complicated the exit of non-residents from Russian business: ...