... and initiating government mega-programs to develop the startup sector, creating their own tech hubs in the Middle East. Concurrently, dozens of new venture funds—both independent and corporate—are being launched globally, attracting significant institutional capital for investments in high-tech sectors. Notable Silicon Valley firms are also increasing their presence. For instance, venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is raising a record fund of about $20 billion, primarily focused on late-stage investments ...

... pouring billions into technology projects and launching state mega-programs to foster the startup sector, thereby creating their own tech hubs in the Middle East. Concurrently, new venture funds are being established globally, attracting significant institutional capital for investments in high-tech industries. Notable Silicon Valley firms are also increasing their presence; for example, venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is raising a record fund of about $20 billion aimed at late-stage American AI startups....

... projects and launching state mega-programs to develop the startup sector, creating their own tech hubs in the Middle East. Concurrently, dozens of new venture funds—both independent and corporate—are being established globally, attracting substantial institutional capital for investment in high-tech sectors. Renowned firms from Silicon Valley are also increasing their presence. For example, venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is raising a record fund of about $20 billion, primarily targeting investments in ...

... projects and launching state megaprograms to develop the startup sector, thereby creating their tech hubs in the Middle East. At the same time, new venture funds—both independent and corporate—are being established worldwide, drawing significant institutional capital for investments in high-tech industries. Renowned Silicon Valley firms are also increasing their presence: for instance, venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is raising a record fund of around $20 billion for investments in late-stage American ...

... targeting a valuation of up to $5 billion. The stock placement is expected to take place in spring 2025. This move is seen as a signal of the industry's maturation: stablecoins are increasingly recognized by the traditional financial system. Raising capital through the IPO will bolster Circle's financial base and allow it to expand services for institutional clients. Back in 2021, Circle attempted to enter the stock market through a SPAC merger, but the deal fell through in 2022 due to a tougher regulatory stance (SEC led by Gary Gensler). Now, with a more favorable regulatory climate in the ...