... Superintelligence (co-founded by Ilya Sutskever), reportedly raised around $2 billion at a valuation over $30 billion to develop safe AI systems. Furthermore, reports indicate that another AI industry star, Anthropic, is in the final stage of negotiations for a new ... ... triumphantly returning to the venture scene, indicating a renewed appetite for risk. The Japanese conglomerate SoftBank is once again banking on large investments: Masayoshi Son announced the formation of Vision Fund III with a target size of about $40–50 billion,...

... the marketplace? These are oil refineries or large traders who work directly with manufacturers. Our multi-step accreditation system, which we initially implemented before even planning the marketplace, has been particularly useful. When placing an order,... ... Sberbank and plan to integrate Alfa-Bank by the end of the year. At the beginning of next year, we will start working with Tinkoff Bank. Our goal is to form a pool of 20 banking partners offering financial services, installment plans, and escrow accounts. ...

... Gazprom. After sanctions against the Moscow Exchange, the currency exchange had to be moved to the interbank market, but the system continued to work. In 2022, European companies didn’t experience much change. Previously, they sent their currency ... ... “European companies can bypass sending currency to Russia entirely. They can transfer it to a third country, like a Chinese bank, and simultaneously find a company in Russia willing to exchange it. The Europeans will transfer ownership of their currency ...

... (around €290 million in the first half of 2025), while American projects lead in mega rounds (for example, Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised around $1 billion). Biotechnology and medtech startups are also accumulating significant capital from venture funds.... ... keeping an eye on global trends. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025), a new venture fund from PSB bank was announced in collaboration with partners—targeting around 12 billion rubles, with funds directed towards supporting ...

... Following a surge in coal generation in 2022-2023 (when coal temporarily replaced costly gas), coal's share in the EU energy system is once again declining. However, coal remains an important energy source for several Eastern European economies—such ... ... generally supplied with gasoline and diesel without interruptions. Prospects: What to Watch for Monetary Policy: Further central bank decisions (primarily by the U.S. Federal Reserve) on interest rates and the dynamics of the dollar may reflect on borrowing ...