... opportunity for reevaluating these restrictions, potentially reopening trade and expanding financial operations with Russia. Market Reactions to a Potential Sanctions Easing Traders’ Response Just a day after the election, Western traders began discussing renewed trading possibilities with Russia, especially in rubles, which have continued to be used for some offshore transactions despite sanctions. An easing of sanctions could bring the ruble back into the spotlight, creating new opportunities for currency ...

... electric vehicle purchases in China and Europe is already affecting sales volumes and, consequently, lithium demand. Support for demand may come from the energy storage segment, which has been rapidly developing due to the large-scale deployment of renewable energy and the need to balance electricity supply during cloudy and windless weather. According to the Energy Institute, the installed capacity of energy storage systems in the world’s power grids increased more than ninefold from 2020 to ...

... emerging in the region to develop local startup ecosystems, increasing investor interest in local projects. Return of Megafunds: Big Money Back in the Market The largest investment players are triumphantly returning to the venture arena, signaling a renewed appetite for risk. Japan's SoftBank, having weathered the downturn, has launched Vision Fund III with approximately $40 billion, focusing on advanced technologies (with a primary focus on artificial intelligence and robotics). At the same time,...

... initiatives are emerging to develop local startup ecosystems, drawing investors' attention to the region. Return of Mega Funds: Large Money Back on the Market The largest investment players are triumphantly returning to the venture arena, signaling a renewed appetite for risk. The Japanese conglomerate SoftBank has announced the creation of the Vision Fund III with an estimated size of $40–50 billion, focusing on advanced technologies (with an emphasis on AI and robotics). Sovereign funds from the ...

... more electricity per unit of hash, experiences higher production costs and is the first to exit the market when profitability drops. Electricity Costs. Energy rates represent one of the largest expenses for miners. Cheap energy at farm locations (e.g., renewable sources or excess supply in energy markets) provides a competitive advantage. Conversely, rising electricity prices directly impact margins. Transaction Fees and Other Revenues. During periods of network congestion, transaction fees can temporarily ...