... Biotech (and Even Crypto) on the Rise In 2025, venture investments are being distributed across an increasingly broad range of industries, stepping beyond just artificial intelligence. Following last year's downturn, fintech has seen a notable revival: ... ... about 49% of the company's shares at a valuation of around $28 billion. This strategic deal demonstrates the intent of major IT players to secure key AI competencies. Additionally, amid the demand for infrastructure for AI, American cloud provider CoreWeave ...

... large portion of coins in reserves. Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Fintech – companies working in the cryptocurrency market (Coinbase, Galaxy Digital, etc.) that hold BTC as a strategic asset and part of their capital. Technology Corporations – some IT and industrial firms have included Bitcoin in their treasury reserves for diversification (pioneer – MicroStrategy; also examples include Tesla and Block). Investment Holdings – organizations specifically created for accumulating crypto assets (e.g., ...

... electronics manufacturer raised ~$500 million specifically to form a reserve in BNB tokens, while a pharmaceutical company reported an investment of $110 million in Litecoin. These cases illustrate that cryptocurrency adoption is extending beyond the IT sector—representatives from diverse industries see digital assets as a strategic reserve. Such actions further legitimize cryptocurrencies in the eyes of the general public and create additional long-term demand in the market. Alternative Tokens : In addition to market leaders, less prominent ...

... Preliminary Markit Manufacturing PMI for December: Previous — 49.70. Investor Recommendation: Key economic indicators will be released from China, Germany, the Eurozone, and the United States. Pay particular attention to China’s retail sales and industrial production data, as well as PMI figures from Europe and the US. These indicators may significantly impact financial markets, so it is advisable to monitor their publication closely and adjust investment strategies as needed. Tuesday, December 17 00:00 United Kingdom: Unemployment Rate for October: Previous — 4.30%, Forecast — 4.60%. 13:00 Germany: ZEW Economic Sentiment Index ...

... new sources of capital is also growing. Large corporations are launching corporate venture divisions, and investment firms are mastering unconventional financing instruments. For example, Analog Devices (a major microchip manufacturer) has established its own fund to invest in breakthrough projects in robotics, climate and medical technologies - industrial players are directly investing in deeptech startups. In Europe, a group of funds launched Orbit Capital, a €100 million venture debt fund focused on supporting high-growth companies in Central and Eastern Europe through hybrid financing. ...