... OpenAI raised approximately $40 billion – one of the biggest rounds in the industry's history, solidifying the company’s status as a leader in generative AI. Meta & Scale AI: the corporation Meta invested $14.3 billion in startup Scale AI , which focuses on AI infrastructure – this deal was the largest of the year among corporate investments. Thinking Machines Lab: the new venture by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati received around $2 billion in seed funding (valuation ~$12 billion), setting a ...

... calendar, alongside New Year's and Victory Day. The last official Soviet May Day demonstration took place in 1990. In 1991, amid a wave of change, instead of the traditional parade on Red Square, there was a rally organized by independent trade unions, focusing on economic demands (even then, M. Gorbachev was still present on the podium). This marked a sign that the era of Soviet May Day was concluding. May 1st Celebration in Modern Russia With the collapse of the USSR came new times, and the May 1st ...

... updates to Cardano have improved the scalability and functionality of its blockchain, which strengthens investor confidence, though significant price jumps have not been observed in the short term. Tron (TRX) – A blockchain platform popular in Asia, focused on entertainment applications and stablecoin issuance. TRX has successfully entered the top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, driven by high transaction volumes on its network and stablecoin support. The project team has announced ...

... Cryptocurrencies. The cryptocurrency market exhibits a relative calm after a recent surge, entering a phase of consolidation. Investors are balancing caution and optimism amid improved regulatory clarity and deepening participation from major players. The focus is on the stable positions of Bitcoin and Ethereum, new moves from institutional investors (ETFs, corporate investments), and ongoing regulatory changes shaping the market landscape as of August 7, 2025. Crypto Market: Waiting for the Next Impulse ...

... following its meeting on July 30. Soft monetary conditions combined with the resolution of trade disagreements may support fuel demand in the latter half of the year. Gas Market: Storage Facilities Filling Up, Prices Remain High The gas market is primarily focused on Europe. EU countries are rapidly filling underground gas storage facilities in preparation for the winter season. By the end of July, European UGS facilities are over 72% full (compared to ~59% a month earlier), equating to over 75 billion ...