... oil exports. Canada, the European Union, and the United Kingdom have announced a reduction in the price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $47.60 per barrel, with the updated price ceiling set to take effect on September 3. This measure aims to intensify economic pressure on Moscow by reducing its oil revenues and limiting funding capabilities for military actions. Concurrently, the U.S. continues to expand its sanctions campaign: President Donald Trump previously signed an order imposing a 50% import ...

... a phase of moderate correction or sideways trends. The absence of sharp price jumps is viewed as a sign of a healthy market: participants are taking in profits and waiting for new drivers. Central to the focus now are the regulatory steps and major economic events. A report from the U.S. presidential working group on cryptocurrencies is expected to be released today, July 30, which may shed light on the government strategy for the sector. These factors, along with technical indicators, are shaping ...

... Trends Amid Global Upturn Against the overall positive backdrop, the question remains: what position do the Russian and nearby startup markets occupy? Venture investments in Russia have contracted in recent years due to a challenging geopolitical and economic landscape. Estimates suggest that the total transaction volume in Russia for the entirety of 2024 was less than 10 billion rubles (approximately $120 million)—a drop in the ocean by global standards. Nevertheless, the local ecosystem continues ...

... significant changes. IPOs, mega-rounds, and global startup growth will define a new era in venture investments. Interest in innovations is increasing, with technology startups in artificial intelligence and beyond taking center stage. Despite global economic challenges, there is a noticeable rise in investments in startups this year. We will analyze which companies have become new unicorns, which venture funds are betting on the future, and why many startups choose IPOs as their market exit strategy....

... Eastern countries are demonstrating record levels of activity: supported by government initiatives, large funds and hubs for startup development are being created, and more regional projects are receiving funding. In Gulf states, mega-projects aimed at economic diversification through technology are being launched, with local venture funds serving as leading investors in both domestic and international markets. New unicorns are emerging in Southeast Asia: tech companies in e-commerce, fintech, and logistics ...