... funding projects in finance, climate technologies, biomedicine, defense, and other fields. Below are key directions where venture activity is currently on the rise: Fintech: Big deals in financial technology are returning. For example, the New York alternative investment platform iCapital attracted $820 million from a consortium of investors, valuing the company at around $7.5 billion—this is a signal that interest in the fintech sector has resumed. Climate and Energy: Venture funds are eagerly financing ...

... leading players in AI computing. Diversification of technologies. Companies will gain more choices between Nvidia solutions and alternatives such as Ascend. Reduced costs for AI. More accessible technologies will enable broader use of AI in business and ... ... Huawei Ascend 910B is a significant event for the artificial intelligence industry. Nvidia may respond to this competition by investing in the development of more affordable and energy-efficient GPUs, enhancing its presence in the Asian region, and offering ...

... to the community. Bitcoin has also spawned numerous followers – the so-called altcoins – but still retains its status as “digital gold” and a benchmark of reliability in the crypto world. Main Function: Originally, Bitcoin was conceived as an alternative to conventional money – a decentralized means of payment. Today, it is more often regarded as a store of value and an investment asset. Due to its limited supply and growing demand, BTC is compared to gold: it is purchased to hedge against inflation and as a reserve asset. Nonetheless, Bitcoin is also used for transactions – for instance, for international transfers ...

... sectors of the economy. Ruble Deposits. The persistence of high rates currently makes ruble deposits attractive for those seeking a hedge against inflation, but further deceleration in inflation may lower deposit interest rates, increasing demand for alternative investments. For Russian investors, a decline in inflation signals the onset of potential economic stabilization. The deceleration of inflation opens up new opportunities for both short-term and long-term investments. In an environment of moderate price ...

... financial technology sector globally. For example, the U.S.-based corporate expense platform Ramp raised $500 million (Series E-2 round) at a valuation of $22.5 billion, indicating a new wave of interest in fintech unicorns. Additionally, the New York-based alternative investment platform iCapital secured around $820 million from a consortium of investors at a valuation of approximately $7.5 billion, signaling a resurgence of interest in financial services for affluent clients. Climate and Energy: Venture funds are ...