... Sutskover)—secured about $2 billion at a valuation of over $30 billion for developing “safe” AI systems. Moreover, industry reports indicate that company Anthropic is in final negotiations for a new round of funding between $3–5 billion, which could ... ... million (valuation ~ $1.1 billion). Collectively, these and other recent deals have sharply increased the valuations of numerous companies. In just the first half of 2025, several dozen new unicorns emerged, with some quickly reaching the status of “ultra-unicorns” ...

... technology sector in Europe, record deals are also being recorded: German AI startup Helsing raised around €600 million (with the round led by fund Prima Materia) and increased its valuation to ~€12 billion, becoming one of the most valuable young companies in the industry. Interest in cybersecurity and enterprise software leads to significant acquisitions in the U.S.: according to media reports, American company Palo Alto Networks is planning to acquire the Israeli firm CyberArk for around $25 billion. Such mega deals indicate that even established players are willing to invest enormous resources to strengthen their positions. Overall,...

... in "green" Europe, a significant diesel shortage in summer and autumn led to a price spike, contributing to Russia's fuel crisis as third countries redirected their diesel exports to Europe while buying Russian diesel. Currently, Russian companies are performing confidently, according to Simonov. In September, Bloomberg reported a 10% increase in Russia's maritime diesel and fuel oil shipments. Thus far, there are no major issues with exporting Russian diesel. However, energy expert Kirill Rodionov notes potential medium-term risks for Russian diesel exporters, particularly ...

... Threatened Hard Measures Against Ukraine Due to Gas Transit Issues Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, stated that the country is prepared to take hard measures against Ukraine if gas transit issues through its territory are not resolved. This report is from Reuters. The conflict surrounding gas supplies heightens tensions in the region and may impact energy stability in Europe. What Does This Mean for Investors and Traders? For investors, this serves as a signal of potential risks within Europe’s ...

... 5. MicroStrategy now holds 91,579 BTC; the total cost of these coins was $2.226 billion, with an average cost of BTC at $24,311 (the company began investing in cryptocurrency last summer when Bitcoin had not yet entered its bullish rally). This was reported by the company's CEO, Michael Saylor. Over the week, the first cryptocurrency has increased by 6%. However, it was altcoins, rather than digital gold, that drove the market capitalization growth. Ethereum saw a jump of over 25%, setting a new ...