... months of 2024, amounting to an absolute growth of 66 billion rubles. This was partly due to the stabilization of gas exports to Europe. According to the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG), Gazprom's supplies to the EU (including transit deliveries to Serbia and North Macedonia) averaged 97 million cubic meters per day in Q1 2024 and 96 million cubic meters per day in Q2. For comparison, the same figures for the first two quarters of 2023 were 67 million cubic meters ...

... potential disruptions. Asian Competition Intense competition with Asian buyers for LNG also affects prices. “If Asian demand rises, they can outbid Europe for LNG supplies, forcing Europeans to increase their offers,” Yushkov explains. Sanction Policies Talks of a 15th EU sanctions package targeting Russian LNG add tension. “If Europe bans Russian LNG outright, even with a delay until late 2025, prices will inevitably jump,” warns Yushkov. Losing access to Russian LNG would intensify the struggle with China for ...

... influences port cargo flows. Slowdown in global economic growth and reduced demand for raw materials from major economies (China, EU) diminishes export activity through Russian ports. While domestic economic growth remains generally stable, currency fluctuations ... ... necessitates a reassessment of investment analysis in light of new logistical trends. Transport Strategy: updating routing policies and expanding cooperation at the international level could help stabilize cargo traffic and improve the profitability ...

... inflows into the Ether ETF exceeded $5 billion in recent weeks). Riding the wave of success, market participants are preparing ETFs for other top assets. Regulators in many countries are easing their stance: crypto ETFs have existed in Canada and the EU for several years, while Hong Kong is actively licensing crypto exchanges. Institutional products boost the legitimacy of the industry and simplify market entry for major players. The Ripple Case: Legal Clarity Achieved In June 2025, the SEC and Ripple ...

... funds, reflecting high expectations for the launch of Ethereum ETFs. On the international stage, the MiCA regulation is coming into effect in the European Union, introducing uniform rules for the circulation of crypto assets and stablecoins across all EU countries. These steps enhance the integration of cryptocurrencies into the mainstream financial system and reduce uncertainty for institutional players. Market Outlook Historically, the end of summer often accompanies corrections or sideways dynamics ...