... deficit for January-October 2024 was 220 billion rubles, and by the end of the year, it is expected to grow to 3.3 trillion rubles. With high debt market rates, almost all of this gap will need to be financed from the liquid portion of the National Wealth Fund (NWF), which by the end of the year will have less than 3 trillion rubles left. The "half-and-half" damper Therefore, the Ministry of Finance plans to differentiate payments between the gasoline and diesel dampers. Under current rules,...

... thieves. London authorities are also experiencing pressure, with Mayor Sadiq Khan facing criticism from council opponents for insufficient focus on the issue, demanding more decisive action. In response, the Mayor states that the city is allocating record funding for police efforts to combat this crime epidemic. The police, for their part, urge technology companies to join in solving the problem. Scotland Yard's leadership is proposing that smartphone manufacturers such as Apple and Google implement features ...

... fearing sudden bans. Transparent regulation is expected to attract new institutional capital. New Products and Services. With government support for innovation, the launch of various crypto products will accelerate. In the near future, exchange-traded funds linked to cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities may arise. For investors, this expands the range of available tools—from stablecoins to DeFi applications. Strengthened Dollar in the Digital Environment. The U.S. focus on dollar-backed stablecoins ...

... the potential for income alongside entertainment, turning a hobby into a source of earnings. Investment Boom Around NFT Games Witnessing the growing interest from audiences, significant capital has surged into the NFT gaming sector. Venture capital funds and major corporations are actively investing in projects at the intersection of gaming and blockchain. In recent years, several startups have attracted multimillion-dollar amounts: platforms for trading game NFTs are emerging, and studios are developing ...

... particular region. 4. Increase in tax revenues Lenta plays a significant role in the formation of regional budgets through the payment of taxes and fees. Tax deductions: Annual tax revenues from the company's activities amount to billions of rubles. These funds are used to implement social and infrastructure projects in the regions. Financing social programs: Part of the tax revenues is used to improve the quality of life in the regions: construction of schools, hospitals, roads and other public facilities....