... Azerbaijani gas but also gas from other sources. Therefore, it cannot be ruled out that Ukraine may ultimately purchase from Socar surplus Russian gas in Turkey,” adds Yushkov. In 2024, Ukraine's gas consumption reached 19.9 billion cubic meters, while production was around 18.1 billion cubic meters, notes Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market. This year, Ukraine has further increased its dependence on imported gas. For instance, in February, imports surged twelvefold. In July, gas imports grew 1....

... indicates a shifting focus towards altcoins. Last week, Ethereum became the leader — ETH-based funds attracted $1.59 billion within seven days, marking the second-largest weekly inflow in history. Since the beginning of the year, investments in Ethereum products have exceeded $7.7 billion, already surpassing the total result for 2024. Simultaneously, funds focused on Bitcoin recorded an outflow of about $175 million in the week — the first noticeable outflow in a long time. Analysts interpret this ...

... California-based startup Auradine, receiving new mining equipment (Teraflux installations) valued at $73.3 million. This move allows for the diversification of its fleet, reducing reliance on traditional manufacturers like China’s Bitmain. Localization of Production – amid geopolitical and logistical risks, foreign ASIC miner manufacturers are striving to localize production in the U.S. Chinese firm Canaan has started expanding its equipment production within U.S. territory, while industry leader Bitmain ...

... cryptocurrencies, seeking to diversify portfolios and keep pace with emerging trends. Macroeconomic Conditions. High inflation and volatility in traditional markets enhance Bitcoin's appeal as "digital gold" and a means of capital preservation. New Products and Technologies. The launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Bitcoin and Ethereum, improvements in blockchain protocols, and the development of DeFi expand opportunities for market participants and attract new investors. Institutional ...

... rate. Germany: Consumer Price Index (November) (10:00 MSK) A key indicator for the entire Eurozone. Germany's inflation level may influence future European Central Bank decisions. 189th OPEC Conference (15:00 MSK) The main event for the oil market. Production quotas will be discussed, directly affecting oil price dynamics. US: WASDE Report (20:00 MSK) The US Department of Agriculture report will provide important information on global stocks and production of agricultural crops. This may affect ...