... to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global coal consumption in 2025 is expected to remain close to record levels and may even set a new high. Global production is expected to be around ~9.2 billion tons, primarily due to increased coal use in Asia. In countries like India and several Southeast Asian nations, coal-fired electricity generation continues to grow to meet the rising demand. The largest consumer of coal—China—is likely to maintain its burning levels at that of last year or slightly reduce them in 2025 (a decline of ...

... games have developed their own audience, who view the possibility of earning as part of the gaming experience. In several low-income countries, communities of gamers have emerged who regard participation in NFT games as a form of work. For example, in Southeast Asia, during the boom, some players of "Axie Infinity" made earnings comparable to salaries. However, the sustainability of such models raises questions: participants' earnings depend on the volatility of the crypto market and the continuous ...

... actual demand for XRP for operations (through products like ODL – On-Demand Liquidity) provides fundamental support for the price. Additionally, Ripple regularly reports network metrics, such as transaction volume growth and liquidity on routes in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. As a result, institutional investors see that XRP has practical value bolstered by partnerships with banks and payment providers, distinguishing it from many speculative altcoins and fostering long-term interest in the XRP asset....