... alone, investments during this period increased by approximately 87% (to ~$116 billion) compared to the previous year, largely due to mega deals in artificial intelligence. Overall, positive trends suggest a return of private capital to the startup market and the formation of a new wave of venture growth. Venture deals are now encompassing all regions, from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. There is particularly high activity in the U.S. (which accounts for the lion’s share of global investments, a ...

... activity among institutional investors (ETFs, corporate investments), and new regulatory steps shaping the market landscape as of August 8, 2025. Cryptocurrency Market: Gradual Revival Amid Positive Signals Following a recent correction, the cryptocurrency market demonstrates moderate growth. Bitcoin and leading altcoins are trading close to their peaks despite occasional profit-taking. The total market capitalization remains above $3.7 trillion with little volatility. Minor pullbacks after a rapid rally are perceived as a healthy ...

... of Russia has made a significant decision by lowering the key interest rate to 18%. This event marks the beginning of a new cycle of monetary policy easing. Economists and financial market experts anticipate that this measure will stimulate lending growth, improve the mortgage market, and negatively impact inflation in Russia. What are the implications of this rate cut for Russia's GDP and the Central Bank's forecasts for 2025? In this article, we will examine how this decision will affect economic stabilization, as well as ...

... and African states), the popularity of Tether as a means of saving in "hard" currency and a payment tool continued to grow in 2024–2025. The macroeconomic environment in 2025 as a whole will likely sustain interest in USDT: while explosive growth in the cryptocurrency market, akin to the bullish year of 2021, may not be observed, the global demand for digital dollars remains high due to liquidity needs and risk hedging. Regulatory Changes and Their Impact on USDT USA. Regulatory pressure on stablecoins has significantly ...

... producers decrease, reducing incentives for exporting fuel). Mandatory Exchange Sales. Consideration is being given to increasing mandatory exchange sale quotas (from the current 15% of production for gasoline) to enhance market liquidity and saturate the market with supply. It is expected that in August, the growth of retail fuel prices will significantly slow down as oil companies strive to maintain prices, anticipating the quick lifting of the export ban. However, it seems that restrictions will remain in place in September—lifting is likely only closer ...