... market more international. Russia and CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends In Russia and neighboring countries, active steps are being taken to develop their own startup ecosystems, taking into account global trends. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025), a new venture fund was announced with the participation of the state bank PSB, targeting around 12 billion rubles for investments in dual-use projects — from drones and artificial intelligence to robotics. The PSB acts as ...

... increasingly international. Russia and the CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends In Russia and neighboring countries, active measures are being taken to develop homegrown startup ecosystems in line with global trends. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund was announced in partnership with the state bank PSB, valued at around 12 billion rubles for investment in dual-use projects—from drones and artificial intelligence to robotics. PSB is the anchor investor ...

... leaders easily close their mega-funds, and the ecosystem continues to be enriched with new players featuring unconventional strategies. Large corporations are forming corporate venture subsidiaries (for example, the chipmaker Analog Devices has launched ... ... steps are being taken to develop their own startup ecosystems in line with global trends. At the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund was announced with the participation of PSB Bank, targeting approximately 12 billion ...

.... Russia and CIS: A Local Focus Amid Global Trends Despite external constraints, active steps are being taken in Russia and neighboring countries to develop their own startup ecosystems in line with global trends. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund from PSB Bank was announced in partnership with others — targeting around 12 billion rubles, funds are planned to support dual-use projects (drones, AI, robotics, and other advanced areas). In addition ...

... well as the trust of the broader financial community. Major Investors and Companies in the Crypto Market The growing legitimacy of cryptocurrencies is reinforced by news about the steps taken by renowned corporations and investors in this sphere. Key economic players are increasingly engaging with digital assets, setting a positive tone for the entire market. Below are some notable examples from recent days: Visa announced the expansion of its international payment program using stablecoins. The payment ...