..., the New York alternative investment platform iCapital raised around $820 million from a consortium of investors at a valuation of around $7.5 billion, signaling renewed interest in the fintech sector. Climate and Energy: Venture funds are actively financing "green" technologies — from renewable energy and electric mobility to innovative nuclear energy. For instance, the Swiss startup Climeworks secured over $160 million for its direct air capture technology (the total amount raised by the company exceeds $1 billion). In the area of nuclear fusion, European projects set new ...

... returning: for instance, the New York platform iCapital raised $820 million with a valuation over $7.5 billion, indicating a resumption of major deals in financial technology. Concurrently, there is a boom in "green" projects: funds are actively financing climate initiatives—from renewable energy and electric vehicles to innovative nuclear advancements. The Swiss startup Climeworks raised $162 million for the development of CO 2 capture technologies (bringing the total funding to $1 billion). In the nuclear sector, European companies attracted a record €290 million ...

... government assistance measures remain limited. Unlike other countries with well-established programs to subsidize startups, a significant portion of the market in Russia remains without access to support. Consequences for Startups The reduction in venture financing has led to numerous negative consequences: Increased Difficulty in Attracting Early Capital. Startups at the idea or early growth stage now have to compete for limited resources. Delayed Innovation Development. Without adequate funding, technology projects cannot enter the market or scale up. Decreased International Integration. Restrictions on foreign collaboration have left many companies without access to global partners and markets....

... Bitcoin and provide cryptocurrency services to institutional clients. This measure further integrates traditional finance with DeFi, enhances institutional participation in the market, and strengthens the country’s position as a financial technology innovator. Traditional Finance: Betting on Cryptocurrencies Visa : The payment giant continues to expand its involvement in the crypto economy. Visa has announced the integration of new stablecoins and blockchain networks into its global payment system. In particular, the company ...

... Open Oil Market, I see that for our company and the entire B2B trade industry, this time requires a more careful approach to finance and strategic planning. High interest rates complicate access to capital, which makes it especially difficult to implement ... ... internal processes and increase the level of digitalization, which will allow us to reduce costs and increase competitiveness. Innovation and digitalization help us be flexible and ready for any changes in the market. An important element for business today ...