... measures; however, the overall direction of British authorities is shifting towards supporting blockchain innovations and competing for a leading position in the European crypto finance landscape. El Salvador: Continuing its progressive crypto agenda, the government of El Salvador has passed a law allowing licensed investment banks (with capital over $50 million) to hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets and provide services involving cryptocurrencies to institutional clients. This measure further integrates ...

... reflecting the global trend towards recognizing the industry while balancing between the aspiration for innovation and the necessity of risk management. Despite differences in approaches among individual countries, the overall direction remains positive: governments are increasingly seeking to lead, rather than prohibit, the development of the crypto industry within clear rules. Bringing digital assets out of legal uncertainty builds trust among large financial organizations, paving the way for their ...

... and allowed for the possibility of further rate cuts if current trends persist. Markets reacted ambiguously to the CBR's bold decision. Bonds saw an influx of buyers: OFZ yields fell on expectations of cheaper funding, increasing the attractiveness of government debt. However, stocks on the Moscow Exchange showed mixed dynamics throughout the day—several rate-sensitive sectors (such as energy and consumer sectors) received a boost, while bank stocks declined due to expectations of shrinking interest ...

... officially stated that it does not plan to include cryptocurrencies in governmental reserves, limiting itself to managing digital assets previously confiscated from wrongdoers. This news somewhat cooled the most daring expectations regarding direct government participation in the crypto market. On the other hand, a positive precedent had already been established by the Department of Labor and relevant agencies: it was allowed to include cryptocurrencies (in moderate amounts) in certain 401(k) pension ...

... and reduce the price surge during peak summer demand (holiday season and harvest campaigns). Previously, restrictions were limited to traders and oil depots; however, wholesale gasoline prices had reached new highs by the end of July, prompting the government to utilize administrative resources. Now, Russian refineries are directing virtually all gasoline volumes to the domestic market. It is expected that increasing supply on the exchange will cool prices, which had reached record levels in June ...