... The decline in this indicator was influenced by a slew of fundamental factors: a general decrease in cryptocurrency prices in April, a sharp reduction in transaction fees, and record-high network difficulty prior to the recent decline. Together, these issues drastically compressed miners’ margins, especially for operators with average performance metrics. In this context, the recent easing of difficulty is perceived as a much-needed reprieve. Now, thanks to the decrease in difficulty and a recent ...

... new capital into the market. Thirdly, tax policies: some jurisdictions are introducing preferential regimes for long-term cryptocurrency holders, while others are tightening tax controls—such steps also impact investor behavior. Finally, the broader issue of stablecoin regulation and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is also relevant: if in May 2025 news emerges regarding strict controls over stablecoins (e.g., USDT/USDC) or technical failures of CBDCs, this will indirectly impact Ethereum ...

... amid weak economic indicators for the region and ongoing high price pressures on businesses and consumers. Asia: Stimulus in China and Resilience of Indian Growth Asian markets are experiencing mixed sentiments, reflecting a balance between domestic issues and an improving external backdrop. In China, authorities are attempting to support the economy against clear signs of slowdown. The official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell again in July below the threshold of 50 points (around ...

... than 15% over the year, particularly due to mortgage and consumer lending, while asset quality remained high (the proportion of defaults is around historical lows). Notably, HDFC Bank announced a rare initiative for the Indian market—a bonus share issue for current shareholders, indicating management’s confidence in the bank’s financial strength. Strong results from HDFC and several other Indian financial institutions underscore the attractiveness of the Indian banking sector, which benefits ...

....S. oil and gas. Furthermore, the U.S. has intensified dialogue with India to eliminate trade barriers, easing global market tensions. Geopolitical risks and sanctions uncertainty. U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified rhetoric against Moscow, issuing an ultimatum to resolve the conflict in Ukraine within about 10 days. He threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Russian exports and secondary sanctions against buyers of Russian oil if there is no progress. These statements raise uncertainty over ...