Over the past 10 years, fuel excise taxes have tripled, and in 2025, they are expected to increase by another 15%. What will happen to prices, and how can further growth be avoided? A column by Sergey Tereshkin for RBK Companies. On October 22, 2024, the State Duma passed a package of amendments to the Tax Code in its third reading, which include changes to fuel excise taxes. According to the document, the excise tax on Euro-5 gasoline will increase by 14% starting ...

... regulatory framework for stablecoins. This law, signed by President Donald Trump on July 18, requires issuers of dollar-pegged tokens (stablecoins) to fully back the issued coins with liquid reserves, as well as to undergo mandatory annual audits for large companies (with a market capitalization over $50 billion). The new rules aim to protect investors and enhance trust in stablecoins. Against this backdrop, Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, has announced plans to expand into the ...

... cryptocurrencies into traditional finance. The SEC will develop clear criteria for determining when a token is classified as a security, as well as propose disclosure standards and exemptions for crypto assets. The regulator intends to collaborate with companies wishing to offer tokenized securities (stocks and funds on the blockchain). These steps signify a fundamental shift towards a more flexible approach and represent a significant victory for an industry long advocating for clear regulations. The ...

... rubles per ton. The AI-92 brand is currently trading at a more modest 67,620 rubles per ton. The peak of 70,446 rubles per ton, reached in September 2023 at the height of the fuel crisis, remains unbroken. However, the issue is that the subsidies for oil companies from the budget—based on providing fuel to the domestic market at prices below export levels (damping mechanism)—are defined by the AI-92 grade. Under current regulations, the damping payment is nullified if the average price for the AI-92 ...

The total market capitalization of companies included in the S&P 500 index has reached a record $57.3 trillion. This figure sets new standards for global financial markets and underscores the growth dynamics of major American corporations. In this article, we will explore the factors driving ...