... these companies saw their stock prices soar (by dozens or even hundreds of percent), fueling investor interest in new issuances. Following the dot-com crash, demand for IPOs fell; however, with the advancement of new technologies and the emergence of startups, interest in primary placements resumed. Today, IPOs are practiced in many countries around the world — from developed economies to rapidly growing markets in Asia and Latin America. IPOs in Russia In Russia, the first attempts to create a ...

... attracting new market participants to Hong Kong. Singapore maintains a strict yet clear regulatory framework: a combination of stringent requirements with support for the blockchain industry and government initiatives is stimulating the influx of crypto startups. Meanwhile, mainland China, while maintaining a ban on crypto trading, is focusing on developing its own blockchain solutions and expanding the use of its state digital currency (digital yuan). Middle East: Several countries in the Middle East ...

... (effective August 2025), drawing new market participants to Hong Kong. Singapore maintains a strict yet clear regulatory framework: a combination of stringent requirements and government support for the blockchain industry stimulates the influx of crypto startups. At the same time, mainland China, while retaining a ban on crypto trading, is focusing on developing its own blockchain solutions and expanding the use of its digital currency (the digital yuan). Middle East: A number of Middle Eastern countries ...

... market noise. Investing in something you don’t understand. The desire to make a high profit sometimes pushes beginners to invest money in complex or little-known schemes that they do not fully understand. For example, investments in exotic derivatives, startups “for the elite” or projects with opaque conditions. If you do not understand the mechanism of the proposed option, the risk of losses increases significantly, because you will not be able to adequately assess either the prospects or the possible ...

... associated with balanced investments, such as mutual or exchange-traded funds in stocks, real estate investments for rent – their returns and fluctuations are moderate. High-risk investments usually pertain to individual stocks, especially those of young startups or cryptocurrencies. Such assets often boast high potential returns but are marked by extreme price volatility and a significant likelihood of considerable losses. The rule always applies: the higher the potential yield, the higher the associated ...