... funding, increasing its valuation to a staggering $300 billion. The largest deal of the quarter was a strategic investment by Meta in Scale AI ($14 billion for a ~49% stake, valuing the startup at $28 billion) to strengthen its position in the realm of data and model training. Riding the tide of such large deals, new unicorns—young companies valued at over $1 billion—are emerging. Moreover, this trend is global: besides the US, Europe, India, and the Middle East are producing their own unicorns,...

... rates or regulator statements are likely to affect risk appetite. If the Fed maintains a dovish tone, the cryptocurrency market may gain additional momentum, and XRP would not be an exception. Another aspect is the release of Ripple's fresh quarterly data. The company is expected to report for Q1 2025, revealing metrics related to XRP (sales volume of Ripple tokens, developments in On-Demand Liquidity, new partnerships). Positive numbers (e.g., transaction growth or expansion of RippleNet) would enhance ...

... deal involves several stages: Pre-investment analysis (due diligence). The investor evaluates the company's business, analyzes its financial indicators, development strategy, and competitive environment. The company and its management provide necessary data (financial reports, plans, contracts) in the form of a confidential information memorandum. At this stage, the main risks and potential returns are identified. Negotiations and agreements. Interested investors discuss the terms of the round: the ...

... these deals underscores the immense market interest in AI sector leaders. Interestingly, the investment frenzy extends not only to AI projects themselves but also to the infrastructure surrounding them. For instance, the American-Israeli startup Vast Data, specializing in data storage systems for AI, is negotiating a multi-billion-dollar funding round at a record valuation. Investors are willing to invest in the “picks and shovels” of the AI ecosystem, recognizing the strategic importance of this ...

... risks of a global economic slowdown, creates a "cooling" effect on prices: despite short-term attempts for Brent to exceed $70, the market reacts cautiously to the surplus of raw materials. Additional support for oil prices is provided by data from the U.S. In the latest reporting week, commercial oil inventories in the U.S. decreased more than expected, indicating robust demand and preventing sharp price declines. At the same time, expectations of easing monetary policy in the largest ...