... fintech and corporate payments sectors. Revival of IPOs on the Horizon: The successful public offering of digital bank Chime and news that the design developer Figma has confidentially filed for an IPO signal the opening of a "window" for market ... ... with breakthrough AI products can now attract hundreds of millions of dollars, a feat formerly achieved only by more mature businesses. The current AI boom is global in nature and continues to gain momentum, setting new records in the venture market ...

... implement the MiCA regulatory package, which establishes clear rules for crypto-assets by 2025—this positively influences businesses associated with Ethereum and encourages European banks and companies to engage with ETH. Some countries in Asia and ... ... Finally, the broader issue of stablecoin regulation and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is also relevant: if in May 2025 news emerges regarding strict controls over stablecoins (e.g., USDT/USDC) or technical failures of CBDCs, this will indirectly ...

... acquisitions to expand their offerings: for example, ServiceNow announced the acquisition of AI platform Moveworks for approximately $2.85 billion, and fintech giant Xero is acquiring payment service Melio for around $2.5 billion. Almost every week brings news of a new strategic purchase—especially in the areas of AI, security, and fintech. The current wave of acquisitions provides venture funds with much-anticipated exit opportunities, while startups have a chance to collaborate to scale their businesses and enter international markets. Notably, some regulatory barriers are easing: for example, in the U.S., the rhetoric of antitrust authorities has softened, making it easier to close large tech deals. The revival of the M&A market restores ...

... Analysis There are two main approaches to market analysis: technical and fundamental. Fundamental analysis relies on studying the fundamentals and news. Investors with this approach look at a company's profits and revenues, the size of its debt, industry news, and the overall economic situation. Simply put, the fundamental method tries to determine what the fundamental (fair) value of a stock should be based on the state of the business and the economy. If the market price of a stock is much lower than the fair value, the investor considers the stock undervalued and buys it, and if it is higher, he or she can sell it. Technical analysis, on the other hand, takes almost no account ...

... attentive to the quality of startup growth and their ability to build sustainable businesses, preferring companies with validated business models and metrics close to profitability. A significant influx of capital into the fields of AI, fintech, and cybersecurity ... ... projects from various countries) together with access to global markets is essential. Overall, the startup and venture investment news at the end of July 2025 reflects an increased interest in innovation combined with a pragmatic approach to investing. Venture ...