... the end of World War II, the U.S. dollar has held a central position in the global economy. As the world’s primary reserve currency, it facilitates most of the world’s trade, investments, and financial activities. Nations rely on the dollar for international transactions, and central banks hold significant dollar reserves. This dominance has provided the U.S. with substantial economic and political leverage worldwide. However, the dollar’s status faces increasing challenges. U.S.-imposed sanctions on countries ...

... projects failed to meet expectations and regulators in several countries announced potential bans. The limited issuance and internal economics of cryptocurrency projects also influence prices. Some currencies have a capped supply (like Bitcoin, limited ... ... and in return, receives rewards. The rewards are earned by supporting the functioning of the blockchain network—validating transactions and ensuring its security. This process is applicable to cryptocurrencies that use the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus ...

... strengthening the country's financial independence. New Exchange: Gold Bullion Trading in St. Petersburg The St. Petersburg International Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange (SPbMTSB), in collaboration with the state-owned company "Goznak," ... ... operator. Trade Backed by Real Gold Unlike traditional paper contracts and derivative instruments, the new platform is focused on transactions involving physical precious metals. All contracts executed on the exchange will be backed by actual gold bars stored ...

... Wallet), while sellers receive revenue in stable fiat currency. The crypto-to-fiat conversion occurs instantly using the stablecoin PYUSD from PayPal, minimizing volatility risks for businesses. Moreover, PayPal has set a reduced fee of 0.99% for such transactions (below typical banking card fees), aiming to encourage small and medium businesses to utilize crypto payments. This initiative simplifies international e-commerce and reduces costs, facilitating cryptocurrencies' entry into mainstream commercial circulation. Banking Sector: Following the passage of the relevant law in the USA, interest in stablecoins from traditional banks has surged. Several ...

... indicators. During the reporting period, Europlan purchased more than 43,000 units of equipment for leasing, and the volume of transactions increased by 11%, which confirms the high demand for their services. The Board of Directors is considering paying ... ... financial indicators, which indicates a steadily developing business and a strong financial position. The company's net profit under international financial reporting standards (IFRS) amounted to 11.3 billion rubles, which is 6.3% more than for the same period ...