... ensures transparency and immutability of data: it is nearly impossible to retroactively alter a record in an already added block without reconstructing the entire chain, which requires tremendous resource expenditure. The first cryptocurrency was Bitcoin (BTC), launched in 2009 by a person or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin demonstrated that a digital asset could be created to serve as money without the involvement of governments and banks. Over more than a decade of its existence, the price of Bitcoin has experienced dramatic rises and falls, but the underlying principle of decentralized currency has gained widespread acceptance. Today, there are numerous other cryptocurrencies (often referred to as altcoins—alternative coins). Some ...

... Russia, for example, the price of USD Coin in rubles directly depends on the USD/RUB exchange rate; when the ruble weakens, the price of USDC in rubles rises, stimulating interest in stablecoins as a way to protect capital from the depreciation of the national ... ... intermediary asset for conversions between various cryptocurrencies. In 2024-2025, the cryptocurrency market is witnessing growth (with BTC surpassing historical highs in early 2025), and along with this, the aggregate demand for stablecoins as a means of entering ...

... instruments. The main risks associated with cryptocurrency can be categorized into several areas: High price volatility. The price of Bitcoin and other coins can drop sharply within days. Such unpredictability signifies significant loss risk: an investor ... ... them accessible to a wide range of investors. There is no need to purchase a whole coin—one can buy a fraction, such as 0.001 BTC, and gradually increase investments. Disadvantages of Cryptocurrency High risk of loss. Volatility and lack of guarantees ...

... (-$0.59, -0.58%) Nickel: $1,340.8 per ton (unchanged) Aluminum: $2,686.00 per ton (+$29.00, +1.09%) Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin (BTC/USD): $90,643.0 (+$401.0, +0.44%) Market Highlights: U.S. Dollar Strength: The U.S. Dollar Index remains high, indicating ... ... including the Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng indices, suggest optimism in the region. Commodities: Rising gold and silver prices signal increased demand for safe-haven assets. Brent oil also shows an upward trend, likely driven by global supply concerns....

... prices at present, as traders account for gradual growth in Venezuelan supply, while overall global oil inventories remain limited due to OPEC+ actions. Temporary disruptions in the export of Black Sea oil (including suspensions of shipments of Azeri BTC in the Turkish port of Ceyhan), which have restricted supply in the market, are also providing additional support. On the other hand, the growth potential for oil prices is limited by signs of slowing global economic activity. Mixed macroeconomic data from the US and China lead to forecasts of moderate demand for energy carriers in the second half of the year. Many investment banks maintain a cautious forecast ...