... calculating subsidies, despite the embargo and export restrictions. The author suggests tying payments to domestic fuel prices, which would allow for a more accurate reflection of the current economic situation and eliminate uncertainties in industry regulation. The article also touches on pressing issues of subsidies and government regulation. It has already been almost two years since the EU imposed an embargo on maritime supplies of petroleum products from Russia, yet the government continues ...

... begun to include Ethereum in their reserves or investment products, viewing it as a foundational asset for the new financial sector (DeFi, Web3). Secondly, the possibility of approving a spot ETF for Ethereum in the U.S. is actively being discussed—regulators have already permitted futures ETFs on Ethereum, and the next step could be a spot fund. Expectations around such a decision create heightened interest: approving an ETF would open the Ethereum market to conservative institutional investors ...

... fuel crisis, remains unbroken. However, the issue is that the subsidies for oil companies from the budget—based on providing fuel to the domestic market at prices below export levels (damping mechanism)—are defined by the AI-92 grade. Under current regulations, the damping payment is nullified if the average price for the AI-92 grade exceeds 66,495 rubles per ton within a month. This threshold was surpassed on August 4. With the month still ongoing, the damping mechanism is effectively nullified....

... year 2017 is remembered for the excitement surrounding cryptocurrencies: within a few months, their total capitalization skyrocketed. However, soon after, the market experienced a significant downturn as many projects failed to meet expectations and regulators in several countries announced potential bans. The limited issuance and internal economics of cryptocurrency projects also influence prices. Some currencies have a capped supply (like Bitcoin, limited to 21 million coins), creating scarcity ...

... boosts demand for alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies. Institutional investors such as hedge funds and fintech companies have increased their holdings of digital assets in 2025 following the trend of global diversification. The emergence of regulated investment products (ETFs, trusts) in the cryptocurrency market is also facilitating larger capital inflows. Thus, XRP’s price receives support not only from internal factors but also from the influx of new funds into the crypto industry amid ...