... Canada also celebrates Labor Day in September. The UK long lacked an official May 1st holiday, although workers' movements conducted marches; now, the British enjoy a holiday on the first Monday of May (Early May Bank Holiday), which is close in spirit. Japan does not celebrate May 1st as Labor Day, but they observe Labor Thanksgiving Day on November 23—a similar celebration stemming from an ancient agricultural festival. Thus, most countries around the world honor labor in spring, but the forms and ...

... Nevertheless, institutional interest in XRP remains strong—large players view it as a promising asset for diversification, given Ripple's successful development in the cross-border payment space. XRP’s recognition is also expanding internationally. In Japan, financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has announced plans to apply for an ETF that would uniquely combine exposure to two cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin and XRP. If approved, this fund would be the first of its kind and highlight XRP’s growing acceptance ...

... balance is sustained by the interplay of positive factors and mitigating risks: Demand and Trade Policy. Market participants are closely monitoring the global external trade situation. The U.S. has secured key trade agreements with the European Union, Japan, and several other partners, avoiding a full-scale tariff war and supporting confidence in demand resilience. However, from August 1, Washington has introduced new tariffs on imports from several countries (including India and Canada) that did not ...

... system for stablecoin issuers and exchanges has been launched in Hong Kong — the region seeks to attract crypto businesses and become a leading hub, offering relatively liberal conditions while requiring capital and security standards. Meanwhile, Japan maintains stricter regulations on operations with crypto assets, upholding a high standard of investor protection. Other Asian and Middle Eastern countries are also gradually legalizing specific areas of the crypto industry by implementing clear ...

... uranium consumers, participates in international uranium extraction and enrichment projects, bolstering its influence on the market. Impact on Emerging Nuclear Energy Countries: Countries dependent on uranium imports, such as India, South Korea, and Japan, are compelled to maintain diplomatic relations with major suppliers and seek to diversify sources to ensure supply stability. These countries also invest in waste processing and storage technologies, reducing dependency on external supplies and ...