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News on Startups and Venture Investments - Tuesday, June 17, 2025: Fintech Unicorns and IPO Resurgence Revitalize the Market

On June 17, 2025, the world of startups and venture investments witnessed numerous significant events. The fintech sector saw the emergence of new unicorns, continuing the trend of capital influx. Venture funds have ramped up their activities, and IPOs have made a strong return to the market. We will explore how recent events and investment deals ...

Dedollarization of Global Finance: Reducing Investments in US Treasury Securities

The global financial system is facing a sea change as foreign central banks actively reduce their holdings of dollar assets. The reasons for de-dollarization are geopolitical events, such as Russia’s reserve freeze in 2022, and growing mistrust of the dollar as a reserve currency. What does this mean for the global economy, currency markets, and investors? Find out how central banks are rethinking their strategies and where ...

Energy Sector News, Monday, August 4, 2025: Brent around $70 amid increased OPEC+ production, EU gas reserves exceed 70%, gasoline export ban in effect

On August 4, 2025, the energy sector witnessed numerous significant events capable of influencing the future for both fuel producers and consumers. Key energy sector news includes changes in Brent crude oil prices, the status of gas reserves in the EU, and the introduction of an export ban on gasoline in Russia. According ...

Advantages and Risks of Crowdfunding for Entrepreneurs

... campaign. I will share examples of successful projects in Russia and provide tips to help you prepare for launching your own campaign. Crowdfunding has emerged as a popular method for securing funding for startups, social projects, and even cultural events. This approach allows entrepreneurs to raise capital from a large number of investors and interested parties through specialized online platforms. In this article, we will explore the main types of crowdfunding, its advantages and potential risks,...

Bitcoin: Decrease in Mining Difficulty and Market Consequences

... consequence of this hash rate rollback: the protocol eased mining conditions in response to decreased competition to maintain the targeted 10-minute block interval. It’s important to emphasize that such a “exodus” of miners following a halving event is an anticipated phenomenon. Similar patterns have been observed in previous cycles, although the scale depends on market conditions. In this case, the situation was alleviated by the fact that the price of Bitcoin was already relatively high by ...