... in the future potential of the cryptocurrency. However, the worsening mining conditions – rising network difficulty and shrinking margins – compel even such HODL proponents to rethink their approaches. The sale of 475 BTC in April signals Riot's transition from pure accumulation to a more balanced treasury strategy, where some newly mined coins may be sold to support business activities. At the same time, Riot asserts that it still believes in the “long-term value of bitcoin” and will closely ...

... for future developments. Key Factors Affecting Ethereum Price in May 2025 Network Upgrades (e.g., Cancun Upgrade) One of the essential drivers of ETH's value is the technical upgrades to the Ethereum network. In 2022–2023, the platform successfully transitioned to a Proof-of-Stake algorithm (The Merge) and introduced the ability to withdraw staked coins (Shanghai/Capella upgrade). Subsequently, at the end of 2024, the Cancun upgrade (Deneb) was conducted—a significant milestone in Ethereum’s ...

... the tightening of U.S. sanctions. In April, the U.S. Treasury Department refused to extend License 44, which in October 2023 had lifted restrictions on the export of oil and gas from Venezuela and payments to the state-owned PDVSA. In late May, the transition period granted to PDVSA's counterparties to wind down operations expired. The tightening of sanctions could halt the growth in oil production that occurred at the turn of 2023-2024. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration ...

... caution. In Asia, Chinese authorities are promising new stimulus measures to support growth, while inflation in Japan remains above target levels. Investors from the CIS countries are still focused on interest rate dynamics: the Fed is preparing to transition to rate cuts, while the Bank of Russia is evaluating further steps following its recent sharp policy easing. Below is a detailed overview of the key economic news as of August 24, 2025, prepared in a business style for investors. US Fed Hints ...

... significantly decreased relative to pre-war levels — approximately 45% lower compared to 2021. This is due to the search for alternative sources (such as increased purchases from other producers like South Africa) and technological trends: as the transition to electric vehicles progresses, the need for palladium is likely to decrease, as catalytic converters are not required in electric vehicles. Nuclear Fuel and Uranium Supplies Another critically important category remains nuclear fuel. In 2024,...