... rubles in July, according to the Ministry of Finance—lower than planned and below expectations for the third consecutive month. The government is discussing the possibility of temporarily adjusting or suspending the dampener mechanism if oil prices and currency factors continue to reduce export earnings. Commentary: “In July 2025, dampener payouts decreased by 58% compared to the same period in 2024 (to 59.9 billion rubles),” notes Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the fuel marketplace Open Oil Market. “Oil ...

... and founder of Bridgewater Associates—has changed his view on crypto assets, recommending allocating up to 15% of a portfolio to Bitcoin or gold. He called this distribution an optimal balance of risk and return amid growing national debt and fiat currency devaluation. For comparison, in 2022, Dalio recommended only holding 1–2% in Bitcoin. This shift in recommendation is significant: even conservative financiers acknowledge Bitcoin as an effective hedge against macroeconomic risks. Such examples ...

... Associates — has changed his view on crypto assets and recommended allocating up to 15% of a portfolio to Bitcoin or gold. He called such allocation the optimal balance of risk and return in the context of rising public debt and devaluation of fiat currencies. For comparison, just in 2022, Dalio advised holding only 1-2% in Bitcoin. This pivot is significant: even conservative financiers acknowledge Bitcoin as an effective means of hedging macroeconomic risks. Such examples of capital infusion and ...

... and other CIS countries have increased purchases of Russian crude, albeit at reduced prices. Should sanctions pressure persist, Russia's focus shifts towards maintaining export volumes through its own tanker fleet and settlement schemes in national currencies to minimize the impact of Western restrictions. Gas Market: Calm Amid Summer The natural gas market remains relatively stable in summer 2025, especially compared to last year's price spikes. By the end of this week, exchange gas prices in ...

... platforms into familiar applications contribute to further mass adoption of crypto assets. In the long run, improved infrastructure will enhance trust from both private and institutional users, positively impacting the stability and liquidity of the digital currency market. Prospects and Expectations As of early August 2025, the cryptocurrency market demonstrates both maturity and potential for new growth. Bitcoin continues to hover near all-time highs, indicating that the previous surge has been successfully ...