... Bitcoin has experienced dramatic rises and falls, but the underlying principle of decentralized currency has gained widespread acceptance. Today, there are numerous other cryptocurrencies (often referred to as altcoins—alternative coins). Some are focused on increased transaction speed and scalability, others on anonymity, while others represent platforms for creating decentralized applications. A prime example of the latter is Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization....

... unless the company increases its debt. Tax policy and regulatory risks. In the second half of the year, it is unlikely that the government will revert the exemptions akin to the increased MET (which Gazprom benefited from). Rather, attention will likely focus on maintaining stability in the domestic gas market: for example, further tax incentives to stimulate gasification or processing projects could indirectly help Gazprom. On the contrary, fiscal needs may lead to one-off decisions—for instance, ...

... comparison, this figure was considerably lower at the beginning of the year; the rapid growth highlights how quickly crypto investments have become mainstream for institutions. A remarkable feature of the latest wave of investments has been a shift in focus toward altcoins. According to CoinShares, funds based on Ethereum have become the weekly leaders, receiving nearly $1.6 billion in inflows over seven days (the second-largest weekly result in history). Since the beginning of the year, investments ...

... diversify their uranium sources to avoid dependency on a single supplier. This has driven interest in countries with large uranium reserves, like Kazakhstan, Australia, and Canada, reducing dependency on traditional suppliers such as Russia. A heightened focus on sustainable development and reducing the carbon footprint also spurs interest in uranium as a fuel for "clean" energy. Uranium Enrichment Process: Step-by-Step Breakdown and Differences Between Enriched and Depleted Ur anium The uranium ...

... states), the high cost of imported fuel creates serious strain—governments are compelled to subsidize gasoline for the population to avoid social discontent. Meanwhile, in the Middle East and India, refineries are hitting records: local refineries focused on diesel and jet fuel exports are operating at maximum capacity, saturating the global market with oil products. On the other hand, structural changes in the industry—such as the closure of several outdated refineries in Western Europe and ...