... participants: a slowdown in block production and a drop in hash rate had signaled an impending recalibration. As a result, the BTC price at the beginning of May remained stable, continuing to trade within a range close to recent highs. According to exchanges, Bitcoin consolidated around $95,000–$97,000, just below the psychological threshold of $100,000, after an impressive rise in April. As noted in the Bitfinex Alpha report, April concluded for Bitcoin with a ~14% increase, exceeding historical ...

... gasoline prices had hit historic highs, compelling the government to resort to strict administrative measures. Now, Russian refineries are directing nearly all their gasoline supply to the domestic market. It is expected that the increased supply on the exchange will cool prices, which had reached record levels in June-July. In fact, after news of the impending embargo emerged in late July, exchange quotes stopped rising: by July 25, the price of AI-92 gasoline dropped by approximately 1.5%, and AI-95 ...

... Bond acquisition occurs on both primary and secondary markets. In the primary market, newly issued bonds are offered for purchase to their first owners. Bonds in initial placement can be acquired through auctions, such as those held on the Moscow Exchange (MMVB). The auction process is as follows: A dealer bank collects bids for the purchase of bonds, specifying the price and quantity desired by the investor. Based on the submitted bids, the total demand is calculated, and if it exceeds the planned ...

... from mere intermediary services into fully functional platforms capable of addressing consumer needs from start to finish, offering a comprehensive range of services. The end of November marked a very successful IPO launch for Ozon on both the Moscow Exchange and in New York. In the first hours of trading, Ozon's shares surged by 40%, raising $990 million during the IPO, with the valuation by investors exceeding $6 billion, significantly surpassing expectations. Another eagerly anticipated listing ...

... consumption last winter and the complete cessation of transit through Ukraine since the beginning of the year. The Gas Exporting Countries Forum and analysts warn that competition for liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the global market may intensify, and summer exchange prices in Europe could exceed winter prices if filling storage proves challenging. The situation is alleviated by the fact that LNG supplies are currently meeting European demand. The United States is breaking its own records for LNG exports: ...