... (over $75 billion at current prices), reinforcing Bitcoin's status as a strategic asset for businesses. It is also noteworthy that the positions of crypto-oriented companies are being strengthened in traditional capital markets: for example, Block (a fintech giant led by Jack Dorsey) was included in the S&P 500 index, replacing another corporation after a series of mergers. Since the announcement of its inclusion in the S&P 500, Block's shares have risen by approximately 14%, and the company's market ...

... e-commerce market will become clearer and more modern. Thus, technological sovereignty and digitalization have been designated in the speech as strategic priorities. For investors, this means state support for projects in the IT sector, e-commerce, fintech, and any initiatives aimed at increasing the country’s technological independence. Defense Industry and Integration with the Civil Sector Vladimir Putin addressed the topic of the defense industry complex (DIC) and its role in the economy. He ...

... Asia. Such a move strengthens the U.S. position as a new center for crypto mining and reduces geopolitical risks associated with dependence on Asian equipment supplies. The development of services for retail users is also gaining momentum. The largest fintech platform, PayPal, has implemented a feature called Pay with Crypto , allowing customers to send cryptocurrencies abroad with reduced fees. Integrating digital assets into a popular payment service simplifies international transfers and demonstrates ...

... Consequently, the price of USDC remains stable; investors do not expect the token to vanish from markets due to regulatory actions; rather, they see it as a reliable instrument. Competition from New Players and Events. In 2023-2024, new stablecoins from major fintech companies entered the market—such as PayPal USD (PYUSD) launched by PayPal. While their scale is currently limited, competition from PayPal, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), or other stablecoins prompts Circle to maintain high standards ...

... than most of the "seven," and hedge funds significantly reduced their net long position. However, Amazon also has positive aspects: the rapidly growing advertising segment (+19% in 2024) and efforts to expand service offerings (streaming, fintech). Institutional investors are likely to return to Amazon upon seeing signs of accelerating AWS growth or improving retail margins, but for now, they remain cautious. Nvidia (NVDA): AI Hype and High Volatility Technical Analysis of Nvidia (NVDA): ...