... others—this could potentially reduce USDT's global presence over time. So far, in May 2025, no bans on Tether in key markets (the US, EU, Asia) have been imposed, but the regulatory climate remains tense, requiring the company to balance between maintaining its ... ... potential new regulatory measures—for instance, if Tether were to be declared illegal in the US or another major region or face sanctions (similar to what has been done against some cryptocurrency mixers). While this scenario currently seems unlikely given ...

... Russian gas would be traded there, but also Azerbaijani gas and LNG. European companies could then say they were buying gas not from Russia, but from the Turkish hub with multiple suppliers,” explains Yushkov. However, that panic has long passed, sanctions have been clarified, and Europeans are buying Russian gas through the remaining routes – via Ukraine and the Turkish Stream. In September 2024, Gazprom's exports to the EU reached 101 million cubic meters per day, of which 58 million cubic meters were transported via Turkish Stream, with the remaining volumes going through Ukraine. “Now, for Russia, this gas hub has become purely a matter of image. First, Russia ...

... pipeline—they face a severe crisis. This could occur if sanctions against Gazprombank are strictly enforced or if new U.S. sanctions are imposed. A broader European gas deficit and rising prices would ensue, according to Igor Yushkov, an expert from ... ... Physically, Moldova might source non-Gazprom gas from Azerbaijan or the LNG market. However, Azerbaijan is already maxed out on its EU supplies, leaving Moldova to outbid other buyers. Similarly, relying on LNG would be complex and costly, involving purchase,...

... latest round of the Iran-Israel conflict has so far had a limited effect on oil prices, largely due to the fact that, due to sanctions, Iran's role in the oil market has diminished in recent years, adds Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the Open Oil Market. Due ... ... key buyers of Iranian oil are refineries that will bear the brunt of the current crisis, Tereshkin explains. India, Japan, and EU countries halted purchases of Iranian oil after 2019, when the U.S. embargo on its import came into effect, he reminds. "The ...

... Asian Competition Intense competition with Asian buyers for LNG also affects prices. “If Asian demand rises, they can outbid Europe for LNG supplies, forcing Europeans to increase their offers,” Yushkov explains. Sanction Policies Talks of a 15th EU sanctions package targeting Russian LNG add tension. “If Europe bans Russian LNG outright, even with a delay until late 2025, prices will inevitably jump,” warns Yushkov. Losing access to Russian LNG would intensify the struggle with China for supplies ...