... and scaling companies. Global expansion of the venture market. The investment boom is reaching new regions—from the Gulf countries and South Asia to Africa and Latin America—forming their own technological ecosystems. Local focus: Russia and the CIS. Despite constraints, new funds and initiatives are emerging to develop local startup ecosystems, drawing investors' attention to the region. Return of Mega Funds: Large Money Back on the Market The largest investment players are triumphantly returning to the venture arena, signaling a renewed appetite for risk. The Japanese conglomerate SoftBank has announced ...

... dynamics and the stock market's response to corporate reports. Economic Events and Corporate Earnings – Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Brief Introduction and Highlights of the Day Tuesday, July 22, 2025, is set to be a bustling day for financial markets. Investors from the CIS countries are focused on both macroeconomic events and the wave of corporate results for the second quarter. The spotlight is on signals from central banks and statistics that could affect the stock market, as well as reports from major companies ...

... regulator recently introduced stricter fund custody standards for licensed crypto exchanges—this step underscores the region's commitment to secure practices and helps position Hong Kong as one of the key centers for digital assets in Asia. Russia and the CIS In Russia, regulators continue to tighten control over cryptocurrencies while simultaneously developing their initiatives. Banks are now permitted to offer qualified investors instruments tied to cryptocurrency rates (derivatives and tokenized securities), and the establishment of a limited exchange trading regime for a select group of professionals is under discussion. However, conditions are becoming increasingly ...

... banks underscored that the fight against inflation continues, although regulators' approaches differ. Against this backdrop, trade conflicts re-emerged as a focal point—U.S. tariff increases reminded investors of the ongoing risks to global trade. For CIS investors, geopolitical factors were particularly significant: Washington's rhetoric on Ukraine and potential sanctions against Moscow added extra volatility to regional markets. By the end of the week, the market has formed a clearer outlook: identified ...

... contribute to global regulation—from China's conservative approach to the progressive models in financial centers like Hong Kong and Singapore. Russia and the CIS: Tightening Control and the Digital Ruble In Russia and several neighboring countries (CIS), issues regarding the circulation of cryptocurrencies are also receiving regulatory attention. On one hand, the authorities are promoting limited legalization: Russian banks are permitted to offer qualified investors derivative instruments linked to the price of cryptocurrencies (such as futures and structured notes backed by digital assets). The creation of a special exchange platform for cryptocurrency trading in a limited scope—only for licensed brokers ...