... recent statement by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen about the potential replacement of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) with American LNG once again focuses attention on the energy security and independence of Europe. The EU is seeking to diversify gas sources and reduce dependence on Russia, but how realistic is it to do so? Let's figure out what opportunities and risks this idea hides and how replacing Russian LNG with American LNG will affect the European market and ...

... banking system has become increasingly wary of stablecoins: in 2024, several crypto-oriented banks were closed or altered their policies (e.g., Silvergate, Signature Bank), complicating the conversion of stablecoins to fiat for the market. This creates challenges ... ... (especially large ones, termed "electronic money tokens" or "asset-pegged tokens") must register in the EU, comply with strict requirements related to reserves' adequacy and liquidity, regularly disclose information, and adhere to ...

... or changes in OPEC+ policy. Gas Market: Record Storage Levels Reduce Price Risks The European natural gas market continues to build inventories ahead of the winter season. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground gas storage facilities in EU countries are nearly 66% full—an unprecedented high for the end of July in recent years. In absolute terms, reserves exceed 72 billion cubic meters (significantly more than a year ago on the same date). The pace of fuel injection is also at record ...

... for creating a unicorn company are those that manage to combine market scale, developed startup ecosystems, and pro-innovation policies. In the U.S., founders continue to have maximum opportunities: nearly half of the world's unicorns are concentrated here,... ... Western European countries (especially France, Germany, and Nordic economies) are creating ever-better conditions—a combined EU market, government incentives, and an expanding venture sector—hence London, Berlin, and Paris firmly enter the ranks of ...

... pan-European STOXX 600 index rose by about 0.5% over the final sessions, bouncing back from external risk concerns. The main news was the agreement reached between Washington and Brussels, which allowed for the avoidance of new elevated US tariffs on EU goods starting August 1. This move has eased the situation in global trade: the threat of a large-scale tariff war looming over European manufacturers (especially in the automotive sector) has receded. Shares of major European automakers (such as Volkswagen,...