... billion. As a result, Helsing ranks among the top five highest-valued young companies in the defense sector, confirming the trend of activating private military technology endeavors. Notably, the cybersecurity market continues its consolidation: insiders report that American firm Palo Alto Networks plans to acquire Israeli company CyberArk for about $25 billion, seeking to bolster its positions in the era of AI threats. Such mega-deals illustrate how even recognized industry leaders are willing to invest ...

... birthplace of Spotify, Klarna, and more: continues to generate unicorns, particularly in fintech and game development. High levels of living standards and education, nearly complete digital penetration. Stockholm is one of Europe’s leading startup hubs (reportedly #2 in Europe for unicorns per capita after London). The government supports social guarantees for entrepreneurs (reducing risk) and invests in tech education. Note: The number of unicorns is stated as of April 2025; the characteristics summarize ...

... spotlight over questions regarding the transparency and reliability of its reserves. In 2019, it was revealed that USDT coins were only partially backed by fiat reserves, leading to disputes and regulatory scrutiny. Subsequently, Tether published asset reports confirming its coverage of issued USDT. Despite periodic doubts, USDT remains the most popular stablecoin: its daily trading volume often exceeds even that of Bitcoin. This is due to traders and investors actively using Tether to enter and exit ...

... motives. The memory of the bloody events of 1947 (when both Muslims and Hindus perished during the partition) remains alive and fuels enemy imagery. For instance, there is a widespread belief in Pakistan that Muslims in India are oppressed, reinforced by reports of communal violence (e.g., the 2002 riots in Gujarat or incidents of desecration of mosques). In India, terrorist acts perpetrated by Islamists and radical statements by Pakistani leaders contribute to shaping the view of Pakistan as a bastion ...