... tokenization—creating digital tokens representing rights to physical assets, money, or securities—is gaining momentum. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) recently released a report examining the prospects of tokenization and its potential impacts on the global financial system. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of tokenization, its main applications, and the key challenges to consider for effective regulation and integration into financial systems. What is Tokenization, and ...

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... the first half of September dropped by 30% compared to late June. The average monthly price of Urals is used to calculate taxes that contribute to the Russian budget. Based on this, Bloomberg concluded that these developments would significantly impact tax revenues for Russia. If we take these claims at face value, the picture appears grim. However, it is essential to approach this information with caution. The U.S. and the EU have created numerous obstacles for Russia's financial and banking ...

Starting from January 1, 2025, Russia plans to increase excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel by 4.7%, which corresponds to the forecasted inflation rate. The excise tax rate for gasoline of ecological class 5 will be 15,755 rubles per ton, while for diesel fuel, it will be 10,915 rubles per ton. Experts note that excises account for about 20% of fuel costs, so the 4% increase will lead to a price rise of about 1% at gas stations. Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the fuel and raw materials marketplace...

... Stankevich, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma's Energy Committee, the erratic dynamics in retail prices are driven by a need to reconcile increasing operational costs incurred by companies due to macroeconomic factors and added tax burdens. By September, the impact of the "gap reduction" (inequitable conditions) will diminish. However, there is a significant distinction from last year's gasoline situation. At that time, the primary price increase was concentrated in premium gasoline grades like ...