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Startup and Venture Investment News August 13, 2025 - Mega-funds, Record AI Rounds, and IPO Revival

... have also become active: they are pouring billions of dollars into tech projects and launching state megaprojects to develop the startup sector, creating their own tech hubs in the region. Meanwhile, new venture funds are being established worldwide. U.S. venture funds have accumulated unprecedented reserves of "dry powder" — hundreds of billions of dollars in unallocated capital ready to deploy. The influx of "big money" is filling the ecosystem with liquidity, providing resources for new rounds and supporting growth in the valuations of promising companies. The return of mega funds and ...

Corruption: a systemic threat to society and ways to overcome it

... certain individuals or companies, manipulating information, or abusing access to resources. 5. Influence peddling Using one’s position or connections to influence decisions in favor of others. This often occurs in the political sphere, where lobbyists ... ... International estimates that the annual losses of the global economy due to corruption are about 5% of global GDP or 2.6 trillion US dollars. This is equivalent to the GDP of a large developed country. In developing countries, the losses due to corruption exceed ...

Cryptocurrency News August 16, 2025 — Bitcoin at Record Levels, Altcoins Growth and Institutional Investments

... gradually transitioning to a more efficient PoS consensus mechanism. Investors see growth potential in ETH due to plans for scaling the network and the dissemination of tokens built on its foundation. Tether (USDT): the largest stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. USDT is widely used on exchanges for instant liquidity transfers between cryptocurrencies and is a key trading asset, providing stability amidst high market volatility. Binance Coin (BNB): the native token of Binance exchange. BNB holders receive ...

Cryptocurrency News, Friday, August 15, 2025: Bitcoin at Record Levels, Altcoin Rally and Record Institutional Capital Inflows

... the leading altcoin and smart contract platform. The price of ETH is approximately $4,750, close to record highs, with a capitalization of about $570 billion (≈14% of the market). Tether (USDT) — the largest stablecoin pegged to the value of the U.S. dollar at 1:1. USDT is used for trading and settlements, with a capitalization around $160 billion, maintaining a stable price of $1.00. Ripple (XRP) — the token of the Ripple payment network for cross-border settlements. XRP is trading around $3.00,...

Top 10 Corporate Holders of Ethereum (ETH) as of August 2025 - Who is Buying Ether

... supplies of ETH in just a few short weeks, even surpassing the Ethereum Foundation. Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 holders of ETH and analyze how such large reserves... ... reserves. The company also maintains a significant reserve (hundreds of millions of dollars) for further purchases, indicating its founders' confidence in Ethereum’s... ... generation. In turn, BTCS Inc. (NASDAQ: BTCS), one of the oldest blockchain firms in the U.S., has increased its assets to 70 thousand ETH, financing recent purchases through...