... crypto exchanges and stablecoins — an essential step towards integrating the crypto market into the legal framework. In the European Union, the MiCA regulation has come into effect, introducing unified standards for crypto-assets. Approaches in Asia ... ... participants — both institutional and retail — has significantly increased. Large companies are holding Bitcoin in their reserves, while banks and funds are launching products like ETFs and crypto custody services. At the consumer level, an increasing ...

... potential adjustments to yield curve control or hints of tightening in the future. South Africa (16:00 MSK): The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is widely expected to announce a rate cut of 0.25%, bringing the rate down to 7.0%. South African inflation ... ... will be announced. Forecasts converge around the mark of ~6.3%, which is close to multi-year lows (it was 6.3% in May). The European labor market remains resilient even amid economic slowdown, supporting consumption. If unemployment unexpectedly falls,...

... new crypto ETFs, and the market anticipates potential approval of a spot Ethereum ETF in addition to existing Bitcoin funds. European Union: This year has seen the implementation of the comprehensive MiCA regulation in EU countries, establishing unified ... ... actively participating in the market. The well-known company MicroStrategy, one of the first to start accumulating Bitcoin in its reserves, reported a profit of about $10 billion in the second quarter from Bitcoin's price increase. The firm is now planning ...

... may exceed 70%. This will lead to a decrease in gasoline demand in the country in 2026-2027. Moreover, China has significant reserves of minerals essential for the "new" energy sector, which supports the development of the electric vehicle industry.... ... lithium production and more than 90% of natural graphite extraction in 2023. Additionally, according to Tereshkin, unlike their European and American competitors, Chinese companies do not have a "long history" in traditional car manufacturing. ...

... for investments in late-stage U.S. AI startups. According to industry research, funds in the U.S. currently hold unprecedented reserves of uninvested capital (over $300 billion in "dry powder"), ready for investments as confidence returns to the ... ... Asia, and even Europe are increasingly financing startups directly or through joint funds. Government initiatives—such as the European Scaleup Europe program (a ~€10 billion fund to support rapidly growing tech companies) or specialized funds in India—are ...