... set a reduced fee of 0.99% for such transactions (below typical credit card fees), aiming to encourage small and medium-sized businesses to use crypto payments. This initiative simplifies international e-commerce transactions and reduces costs, promoting ... ... : Following the passage of the relevant law in the US, interest in stablecoins from traditional banks has grown. A number of American banks are exploring the possibilities of issuing their digital dollars or implementing blockchain solutions to expedite ...

... the CIS are particularly focused on the Central Bank of Russia's unexpected sharp cut in the key interest rate, as well as macroeconomic signals from Europe and China. Below is a detailed review of key economic news as of July 26, 2025, prepared in a business style for investors. US Markets: Record Indices and Fed Expectations The American stock market is demonstrating confident growth: the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices reached new historical peaks by the end of the week. On Thursday, the S&P 500 gained about 0.1%, while the Nasdaq rose by 0.2%, and on Friday, both indices remained ...

... Interest in cybersecurity and enterprise software leads to significant acquisitions in the U.S.: according to media reports, American company Palo Alto Networks is planning to acquire the Israeli firm CyberArk for around $25 billion. Such mega deals indicate ... ... substitution, cybersecurity, and B2B services. A new wave of tech entrepreneurs is gradually forming, capable of developing businesses in challenging conditions. The regional venture ecosystem is striving to take advantage of the global upswing to lay ...

... with a valuation of around $4.2 billion. Major institutional investors, including BlackRock and ARK Invest, have already expressed readiness to purchase significant shares during the offering, indicating strong confidence in the future of the crypto business. Bullish's market debut will be one of the largest events for the industry since the Coinbase listing and underscores Wall Street's interest in cryptocurrency platforms. Challenges for Coinbase: The largest American cryptocurrency exchange is experiencing a cooling interest from investors amid declining trading volumes and revenues. Investment bank Compass Point recently downgraded Coinbase’s stock rating to "sell," citing a slowdown in user ...

... interest in riskier assets, while signals of easing support equity markets, particularly in emerging economies. Consequently, in the CIS countries, decisions and forecasts from the Fed are closely watched by investors, who consider the indirect impact of American policy on local markets and currencies. Inflation and Investor Sentiment: Macroeconomic Signals Inflation figures and business sentiment indices released on Monday will shape the macroeconomic backdrop against which investors will make decisions. In Switzerland, annual inflation remains close to zero, significantly lower than in most countries, reflecting price stability....