.... As a result, many companies refrain from engaging in transactions: foreign investors now prefer to freeze plans for selling Russian assets, while domestic market participants primarily operate under government participation schemes or focus on the internal market. The absence of foreign capital exacerbates the shortage of transactions, causing the M&A market to rely increasingly on the participation of Russian investors. Macroeconomic Factors The state of the economy and politics directly impacts the M&A market. In recent years, GDP growth has slowed, and inflation remains ...

... international market, the Central Bank needs to maintain access to currencies to meet the needs of the economy and ensure the stability of the ruble. The creation of its own currency platform allows solving the problem of the availability of foreign exchange transactions, minimizing the impact of international restrictions. Thus, the Central Bank can effectively respond to changes in the economy, regardless of the foreign policy situation. The purchase of the exchange can also be part of a long-term strategy to reduce dependence on the dollar ...

... Today, it is more often regarded as a store of value and an investment asset. Due to its limited supply and growing demand, BTC is compared to gold: it is purchased to hedge against inflation and as a reserve asset. Nonetheless, Bitcoin is also used for transactions – for instance, for international transfers with minimal fees compared to banks. Additionally, the Lightning Network technology is being developed atop the Bitcoin network, allowing for instantaneous micropayments and significantly increasing the speed and volume of transactions....

The US Treasury has temporarily cleared energy-related transactions with a number of Russian banks, including Sberbank, VTB and Rosbank. The decision, which is in effect until April 30, is intended to maintain the stability of international energy supplies. The founder of Open Oil Market sees this move as an important temporary tool for strengthening market confidence and maintaining stability, which is especially important for commodity market participants and traders amid ...

... Economy Since the end of World War II, the U.S. dollar has played a central role in the international economy. It has become the world's reserve currency, underpinning a significant portion of global trade and investments. Countries prefer the dollar for international transactions, while central banks hold significant portions of their reserves in dollars. The dollar's sustainable dominance is attributed to its high liquidity, stability, and the economic power of the United States. However, in recent years, its position ...