... continues to work on sharding – dividing the network into segments for simultaneous processing of multiple operations, which is expected to significantly increase throughput. It is anticipated that in the coming years Ethereum will only strengthen its position due to the network effect: millions of developers, users, and companies have already chosen this platform. The prospects for Ethereum look very strong – the emergence of exchange-traded funds on ether, a growth in the number of corporate applications built on its blockchain, and further growth in the price of ...

... open new avenues for economy: the trading and collecting of gaming assets in real markets. Disputes in the Industry: Bans and Support Despite investor enthusiasm, the sentiment towards NFTs in gaming among key market players remains mixed. While some companies actively experiment with new technology, others impose restrictions. For example, Steam — the largest digital distribution service for games — banned blockchain games from its platform in 2021 and removed such projects. Valve cited the desire to keep items with real value off the platform, as well as legal uncertainties (in several regions, such games are classified as gambling). Other industry leaders have taken the opposite ...

... openly expressed interest in using stablecoins to expedite international money transfers, while several other banks are testing their own digital currencies for internal settlements. Corporations are not remaining on the sidelines: more and more public companies—from IT giants to retail representatives—are holding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in their treasury reserves or starting to accept payment in crypto assets for goods and services. There are also early precedents of companies going public with a considerable ...

... investments in renewable sources, LNG infrastructure, hydrogen technologies, and carbon footprint reduction. For example, several companies have announced projects for the development of offshore wind power and "green" hydrogen, aligning with long-term ... ... markets, and localizing equipment. Overall, the quarterly financial results confirm the resilience of the oil and gas sector and its ability to invest in the future, despite moderate profit declines. Outlook: Factors to Watch Monetary Policy. Future decisions ...

... the decline in inflation and what does this mean for your investments? In this article, we will consider how the current economic situation affects investment strategies and what prospects are opening up for bonds, ruble deposits and shares of Russian companies. Deceleration of Inflation in Russia: What It Means for Investors? Recent data from Rosstat and the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia indicate a slowdown in inflation in the country. The annual inflation rate from October 28 to November 5, 2024, decreased to 8.39% (according to Rosstat),...