Leasing is an effective method of financing that allows businesses to gain access to expensive assets, such as equipment or transport, without significant upfront costs. In this article, we will look at the main types of leasing, its advantages and risks, the specifics of leasing in Russia,...

... handle potential risks? Read more about this in our article. The share of oil and gas revenues in Russia's federal budget for January–September 2024 reached 31.7%, up from 28.3% during the same period last year, according to data from the Ministry of Finance. This exceeds the planned figure for the year, set at 31.3%. In previous years, there was a trend toward a declining share of oil and gas revenues. In 2014, their share exceeded 50%, fell to 36–46.4% in 2015–2019, and dropped to 28% in ...

... for international payments and testing the integration of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) into their networks. These steps by established financial players demonstrate that digital assets are becoming an integral part of the mainstream global finance. Such examples of capital infusions and changes in strategies among major players enhance the legitimacy of cryptocurrencies in the eyes of the market. Whereas previously, participation in crypto assets was largely confined to specialized funds ...

... for international settlements and testing the integration of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) into their networks. These steps by recognized financial players indicate that digital assets are becoming an integral part of the mainstream global finance. Such examples of capital inflows and shifts in strategies by major players enhance the legitimacy of cryptocurrencies in the eyes of the market. Where participation in crypto-assets was previously limited mainly to specialized funds and tech ...

... to participate in transaction validation and receive rewards of approximately 3-5% annually. This combination of growth potential and passive income makes Ether a sort of 'digital oil' for the crypto industry—a foundational asset for decentralized finance (DeFi), NFT marketplaces, and other blockchain services. This status supports corporate interest: recent estimates indicate that the combined reserves of ETH on the balance sheets of public companies reached about one million coins by the end ...