... consolidation. Global expansion of venture capital. The investment boom is reaching new markets—from the Gulf States and South Asia to Africa and Latin America—creating their own technological ecosystems. Local focus (Russia and the CIS). Despite limitations, new funds and initiatives for developing local startup ecosystems are drawing investor attention to the region. The IPO Wave Gains Momentum: The "Window" for Going Public Remains Open The global market for initial public offerings ...

... globally. Some have rapidly ascended to "decacorn" status (valuations over $10 billion). Industry analysts estimate that nearly half of all venture funding in the second quarter was allocated to AI projects. However, the excitement is not limited to AI; the return of large sums of money to the market overall is driving valuation increases in other segments as well. The influx of capital and record rounds signal that investors are trying not to miss out on a new technological revolution,...

... the beginning of the year, more than 40 startups worldwide have crossed the billion-dollar threshold. Estimates suggest that nearly half of all venture funding in the second quarter was directed towards AI projects. Nonetheless, the excitement is not limited to AI alone: the return of significant capital to the market at large drives valuations in other segments as well. The new influx of capital and record rounds indicate that investors are keen to seize the opportunities presented by this new technology-driven ...

... short term, this measure will have the necessary effect; otherwise, regulators will extend the ban for a longer period. — Sergey Tereshkin, Forbes Thus, the example of Russia illustrates that even one of the largest gasoline exporters is willing to limit external sales for the sake of domestic consumers – underscoring the presence of local fuel imbalances across different regions of the world. A contrasting scenario is observed in the U.S., where the domestic fuel market is currently experiencing ...

... Considering Miners' Actions Given the activity of large miners and the current macroeconomic environment, the bitcoin outlook for the coming months requires a balanced approach. On one hand, the retention strategy by some miners (like Marathon, Hut 8) and limited new BTC inflows post-halving create conditions for supply shortages, supporting price. Moreover, institutional interest in bitcoin remains high: market sentiment is influenced by expectations for the approval of spot BTC-ETFs in the U.S., investments ...