... (their action has been extended until the end of 2026). The Russian Oil Products Market: Export Ban and Price Stabilization The full export ban on certain oil products, primarily automotive gasoline, remains in effect in the Russian fuel market. The government has extended these restrictions to all producers and traders: from late July until August 31, 2025, the export of gasoline from the country is prohibited for any suppliers. This emergency measure is aimed at saturating the domestic market and ...

... Investors worldwide are once again actively funding technology startups, closing record-sized deals, while IPO plans are back in the spotlight. Major funds and corporations have resumed significant investments, launching new venture programs, while governments in various countries are increasing support for innovative businesses, striving to keep pace in the global technology race. Preliminary estimates indicate that the first half of 2025 has been the most successful period since 2021 in terms ...

... as "commodities" under the jurisdiction of the CFTC, while most other tokens may be viewed as securities (falling under the SEC's purview). Furthermore, the Anti-CBDC Act was passed, explicitly prohibiting the launch of a digital dollar (government cryptocurrency) in the US. These measures significantly enhance legal certainty in the market and strengthen investor confidence, laying the groundwork for further participation from major financial players. Simultaneously, the administration ...

... significantly higher than early-year levels. Despite the export ban, fuel prices at gas stations still continue to rise slowly, although the pace of increase has noticeably slowed compared to the frenzied spike in June. To maintain price stability, the government is deploying significant budget resources. Oil refineries are receiving compensation through a damping mechanism—subsidies designed to soften the gap between high global oil product prices and relatively fixed domestic prices. In July 2025,...

... allocating capital to technology companies: record deals for fundraising are taking place, and startups’ plans for IPOs are returning to the forefront. Major corporations have resumed bold venture investments, launching new funds and initiatives, while governments worldwide are increasing support for innovation, eager to keep pace in the global tech race. Preliminary data indicates that in the first half of 2025, global venture capital funding reached its highest level since the beginning of 2022. In ...