... heightened compared to Bitcoin, so investors should be prepared for price fluctuations on the way to new peaks. XRP: Awaiting SEC Decision XRP, the token from Ripple, remains one of the most discussed assets in the market due to its protracted dispute with regulators. This week, XRP exhibited volatility, briefly falling below the key mark of $3. Last month, XRP's price climbed to $3.5–3.6 amid optimism following a partial legal victory for Ripple, but then failed to maintain those heights. Inability to overcome resistance around $3.6 triggered profit-taking, and by the end of the week, XRP returned to levels ...

... exchanges), and focus on long-term goals are the best safeguards for investors amid potential market turbulence. Conclusions and Prospects The cryptocurrency industry is confidently moving toward a more mature stage of its development. The historic price peaks reached by leading coins in 2025 and unprecedented steps taken by regulators around the globe signal qualitative changes: digital assets are becoming more deeply integrated into the global financial system and gaining recognition at the highest levels. The record growth of Bitcoin and Ethereum, along with substantial ...

... prices, but economic laws are inevitable. Alexander Kotov, head of consulting at NEFT Research, believes that the increased tax burden in oil extraction and exports will primarily affect the profitability of oil refining. However, wholesale fuel prices are regulated through the damping mechanism. Retail prices will rise ahead of inflation due to the excise tax increases. The Ministry of Energy is aware of this, but it could not influence the decision to accelerate excise tax growth, the expert notes. ...

... refineries in the spring and summer. The ban was introduced on March 1 for six months, with the possibility of lifting the embargo, which occurred at the end of May due to the risk of reduced refining volumes. Despite the established rise in exchange prices, gasoline exports were allowed for another month in June — until July. Thus, the current fuel market regulation model relies on three parameters, according to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the oil products and raw materials marketplace Open Oil Market. These include the damping mechanism, which sets limits on exchange price growth for diesel fuel and AI-92 ...

... built on it. Tron’s management recently announced plans to raise up to $1 billion to buy back additional TRX tokens into its corporate reserve—such a step indicates the founders' confidence in the long-term value of their asset and aims to support price stability. Regulation: Easing Policy in Key Jurisdictions Recent weeks have witnessed pivotal changes in cryptocurrency regulation across major global markets: US: A comprehensive law regulating digital assets has been passed at the federal level for the first time....