... Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and UBS — are set to offer their clients access to spot Bitcoin ETFs for the first time. This event could fundamentally change the structure of the crypto market, intensify institutional interest, and significantly ... ... by regulators at the end of 2024 marks a turning point. According to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, these financial giants plan to begin offering Bitcoin ETF investments to their clients by the end of 2024, effectively ...

... other commodities can have significant price fluctuations but can also present opportunities for speculative investments in times of high volatility. Alternative Investments In an unstable market, investors may consider alternative assets that have low ... ... as a means of hedging against inflation risks. Hedge funds and private equity. These instruments offer more flexible capital management strategies, including arbitrage strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and macroscale strategies. Principles of Portfolio ...

... History and Development of the Pre-IPO Market The concept of raising capital for companies just before an IPO emerged during a time of increasing numbers of startups demonstrating significant growth while still private. On an international scale, large ... ... company's business, analyzes its financial indicators, development strategy, and competitive environment. The company and its management provide necessary data (financial reports, plans, contracts) in the form of a confidential information memorandum. ...

... stablecoin integration, another leading payment system – Mastercard – has begun a pilot project using digital currencies for international settlements. In collaboration with banks, Mastercard is testing transfers using stablecoins to reduce transaction time and costs. This step demonstrates that payment giants are increasingly adopting blockchain solutions into their infrastructure. Investment Funds: The world's largest asset managers are close to launching cryptocurrency products. BlackRock, Fidelity, and others have filed applications to establish spot Bitcoin ETFs, and the market is anticipating their approval in the near future. Even before these instruments appear, institutional ...

... in Q2 2025, up to 45% of total venture funding globally was directed towards AI projects. Investors are attracted not only to providers of foundational AI models and platforms but also to niche solutions — from medical analytics to business process management. The all-encompassing "AI frenzy" continues to set the agenda for the venture market, ensuring an unprecedented influx of capital, although some experts warn of overheating risks in the sector. At the same time, investors are actively supporting other rapidly growing segments, leading to the emergence of new "unicorns" beyond AI. Recent examples of significant deals in recent days include: Israeli startup Cato Networks (cloud cybersecurity) raised ...