... key theme in Europe remains international trade relations. In light of new challenges in global trade, an increasing number of companies mention the impact of tariffs and barriers in their reports. The focus is on negotiations between the USA and the European Union. President Donald Trump's administration has intensified its rhetoric concerning import tariffs; however, by August 1, positive shifts are emerging: Washington and Brussels are close to an agreement that could prevent the imposition of large new ...

... spot market, bypassing American gas. At the same time, Europe continues to reduce its energy dependence on Russia. Imports of Russian oil and petroleum products into the EU are under embargo, and gas supplies have been reduced to minimal levels. The European Union is actively developing infrastructure to accept LNG and is seeking new long-term contracts with alternate gas suppliers. However, a complete rejection of Russian gas has not yet been realized—some countries, such as Hungary, maintain high levels ...

... in certain 401(k) pension plans. Although the market has already reacted to this news, the mere fact acknowledges crypto assets as a legitimate investment class for long-term savings. Regarding **Europe**, a unified set of rules is being formed. The European Union approved the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation back in 2023, and the phased introduction of its provisions is underway in 2024-2025. MiCA establishes requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, stablecoin issuers, and other market ...

... confirming the administration's commitment to turning America into the "crypto capital of the world" and creating clear rules for the market. In addition to the U.S., new regulations for crypto assets are also being formulated in other regions. The European Union has enacted the Europe-wide MiCA regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets), establishing uniform requirements for crypto businesses and stablecoin issuance across all EU countries. Implementing MiCA is expected to reduce regulatory risks for companies ...

... reaffirm the administration's course toward transforming America into the "crypto capital of the world" and creating clear rules for the market. Beyond the US, new rules for crypto-assets are being formulated in other regions as well. In the European Union, the pan-European MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation has come into force, introducing uniform requirements for crypto business and stablecoin issuance across all EU countries. The implementation of MiCA is expected to reduce regulatory risks ...