... institutional investors (ETFs, corporate investments), and ongoing regulatory changes shaping the market landscape as of August 7, 2025. Crypto Market: Waiting for the Next Impulse Following a rapid rally in recent months, the cryptocurrency market has transitioned into a state of relative stability. Bitcoin and most altcoins are holding close to recent highs, despite periodic profit-taking. The total market capitalization of digital assets, having surpassed the significant milestone of several trillion ...

... temporarily increasing coal burn to avoid purchasing expensive gas. As a result, global coal consumption remains at a plateau. In 2026, IEA analysts expect the beginning of a gradual decline in global coal demand – contingent on accelerating the energy transition and shifting China's economy towards gas and RES. For now, however, the coal sector is delivering nearly record levels of electricity production worldwide, remaining an essential component of energy supplies. Oil Products and Refining: Regional ...

... increasing coal burning to avoid purchasing expensive gas. As a result, global coal consumption is currently holding steady. IEA analysts expect a gradual decline in global coal demand to begin in 2026—provided there is an acceleration of the energy transition and a shift in the Chinese economy towards gas and RES. In the meantime, the coal sector remains a crucial component of energy supply, achieving nearly record levels of electricity generation worldwide. Oil Products and Refining: Regional Contrasts ...

... devaluation. For instance, residents of countries with high inflation rates or currency restrictions (capital controls) actively purchase USDT and USDC to preserve savings in "digital dollars." This process is known as crypto-dollarization, transitioning to the use of dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies instead of local currencies. Increased demand for stablecoins in such regions can lead to temporary price premiums—occasionally USDC/USDT trades slightly above $1 in countries where access to ...

... electricity, and equipment. Therefore, most beginners now prefer to purchase on an exchange rather than attempting to mine coins from scratch. Moreover, some popular cryptocurrencies (for example, the updated Ethereum) no longer support mining and have transitioned to other consensus mechanisms. Where to Store Cryptocurrency? After purchasing cryptocurrency, the question of safe storage arises. Unlike money in a bank account, the responsibility for securely holding digital assets largely lies with the ...