... clarified that the sale of XRP on the secondary market does not violate securities laws, removing significant legal uncertainty for the token. This has bolstered investor confidence: XRP's price surged to multi-year highs following the news, and the market received a positive precedent. Ripple's successful defense has signaled other crypto projects and marked a reduction in the conflict between the industry and regulators. Regulation: Global Changes The regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrencies is undergoing notable evolution. In the US, the new SEC leadership is shifting towards a softer approach: following legal setbacks (including the Ripple case), the regulator has become ...

... However, they pointed out that the price increase accelerated, particularly as a result of drone attacks on some facilities. There is no publicly available information regarding refinery repairs, says Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the fuel marketplace Open Oil Market. “However, one indicator suggests a temporary reduction in oil product production: according to data from S&P Global Platts, marine exports of these products from Russia decreased from 2.36 million barrels per day (b/d) in June 2025 to 2.10 million b/d in July,” he noted. “The July figure became the lowest in the last 12 months, even though the ban on gasoline ...

... the use of U.S. dollars in transactions for Russian diamonds, hindering deals between Russian exporters and Indian importers. This has resulted in reduced trade volumes, as companies faced challenges in making payments. Increased competition in the global diamond market: Amid the restrictions on Russian diamonds, Indian companies have begun to seek alternative suppliers to ensure stable supplies and mitigate risks associated with potential sanctions. This has led to heightened competition in the market and a decrease ...

... Nonfarm Payrolls report, an OPEC+ meeting that could impact oil markets, and several dividend payments and investor days for major Russian companies. Market participants should closely monitor these events as they may significantly influence financial markets and trading decisions in both global and Russian contexts. Calendar of Economic Events for Investors and Traders in Russia (December 2 - December 6, 2024) Monday, December 2 01:00 MSK: Australia - Manufacturing PMI (Nov) 03:30 MSK: Japan - Manufacturing PMI (Nov) 04:45 MSK: China ...

... is set to expire on Deribit , which remains the undisputed leader in the industry. It accounts for approximately 85% of the global trading volume of cryptocurrency options. The August expiration will be no exception: according to Deribit, thousands of ... ... put options — are concentrated. In the case of Ethereum, the key strike is located around $2,500 for ETH. The proximity of market prices to these zones indicates that a significant number of options may expire out of the money, benefiting option sellers....