... market's horizons. A wave of consolidation: growth in M&A deals. Major mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments are reshaping the industry landscape, creating new exit opportunities and accelerated growth for companies. Digital B2B marketplaces and platforms. Online platforms that connect business buyers and suppliers directly are attracting investor attention and modernizing traditional industries. Global expansion of venture capital. The investment boom is spreading to new regions—from the Gulf ...

... how this happened and what can be done to help them. Why customers of the raw materials marketplace need post-payment In the first months after the marketplace launched, it turned out that not all customers were regularly placing orders through the platform. We conducted a survey among them and found that some buyers need a payment deferral for repeat orders, just like when working directly with a trader. A trader purchases a large batch of fuel, sells it in small batches with a markup, and provides ...

... (NFTs), as well as ongoing technical improvements in the Ethereum network. Institutional interest is also extending to ETH: record amounts of inflow into funds and ETFs focused on Ethereum are being recorded, indicating high trust in the smart contracts platform. Among altcoins, XRP and BNB remain in the spotlight. XRP (the token of the Ripple payment network) continued to appreciate and came close to the $4 mark, reaching these levels for the first time in years following the legal victory of Ripple ...

... corporate interest: recent estimates indicate that the combined reserves of ETH on the balance sheets of public companies reached about one million coins by the end of July. Despite ongoing volatility, many investors perceive Ethereum as a technological platform with long-term growth potential. XRP: Multi-Year High and ETF Expectations XRP, the token of Ripple, remains among the market leaders, recently climbing to price levels not seen since 2018. This growth has been underpinned by Ripple's legal victories: ...

... market share, capitalization ~$2 trillion) cryptocurrency. Limited supply amidst high demand makes BTC a scarce asset. In 2025, Bitcoin reached an all-time high, remaining the main indicator of the industry. Ethereum (ETH) – The leading smart contract platform. In the summer of 2025, Ether reached a new all-time high (~$4,900), solidifying its position as a key altcoin. Tether (USDT) – The largest stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. The supply of USDT exceeds $80 billion, providing high market ...