... since early 2022). Major investors are also becoming active: for example, crypto holding The Ether Machine plans to go public on Nasdaq through a merger with a SPAC, aiming to raise $1.6 billion backed by Ethereum. This example illustrates the drive of traditional capital to gain access to digital assets. The Return of the IPO Market Following a lull in 2022-2024, the market for initial public offerings (IPOs) of tech companies is beginning to revive. In the first half of 2025, several high-profile ...

... of AI: Geothermal energy startup Fervo Energy has raised $100 million from Breakthrough Energy, proving that AI companies aren't the only ones capable of raising big rounds. Crypto startups are seeing renewed interest, with new products appearing in traditional markets (Canada is seeing the launch of the first XRP spot crypto ETF) and blockchain projects receiving funding again (Pi Network, for example, has launched a $100 million venture fund). This is a sign that investors are gradually returning ...