... business for cross-border payments. Over the past few years, Ripple has built an extensive network of partners among banks and payment systems worldwide. As early as 2017, financial giants such as American Express and Santander were testing RippleNet to accelerate payments between the U.S. and Europe. In 2018, the National Commercial Bank of Saudi Arabia, one of the largest banks in the Middle East, integrated Ripple’s technology for international payments. By 2025, the RippleNet ecosystem has significantly ...

... a new round of trade restrictions. Although implementing such measures is challenging – a rapid exit from Russian gas is complicated infrastructure-wise – the mere prospect adds volatility to the global LNG market. Renewable Energy: Records and Acceleration The global transition to renewable energy sources continues at an accelerated pace, setting new records. In Europe, a historic surge in solar electricity generation was recorded in summer: in June 2025, solar generation became the largest ...

... other, will continue to significantly influence the state of demand and prices in the global oil and gas market. Energy Transition: Renewable Energy Records and the Need for Balance with Traditional Energy The global shift to clean energy is rapidly accelerating, albeit requiring a balance with traditional generation. In Europe, the total electricity generation from solar and wind sources exceeded that from coal and gas for the first time in 2024. This trend continues in 2025: the commissioning of ...

... demonstrating relative stabilization as investors assess OPEC+ actions and the risks of secondary sanctions. Russia continues to implement stringent restrictions on the export of petroleum products to support the domestic fuel market. Concurrently, Europe is accelerating its gas reserves ahead of winter, while the global energy sector is witnessing a revival in demand for traditional energy resources, such as coal, amid high prices and the need for reliable energy supply. Below are the details of these and ...

... several analysts estimate that if current trends continue, the average Brent price could drop below $50 per barrel in 2026. Gas Market: Europe Increases Reserves, Prices Remain Moderate In the gas market, attention is primarily focused on Europe, where accelerated injection of fuel into underground storage is ongoing ahead of winter. As of mid-August, European gas storage facilities are over 86% full, confidently moving towards the target level of 90% set for early November. Such a high reserve provides ...