... **consolidation** at the beginning of August. Many leading coins have pulled back from historical highs by several percentage points, largely due to natural profit-taking by major holders at these heights. For instance, over the weekend, the flagship Bitcoin saw a decline of approximately 7% from peak values, dropping to a local minimum of around $112,000, but quickly regained its footing. By the beginning of the new week, most of the lost levels were recovered, and the market is now balancing in a narrow range....

... capitalization of digital assets hovers around $3.8 trillion , just slightly below the recent peak of over $4 trillion. By the end of the week, many investors took profits: all top 10 coins by market capitalization closed Friday trading with slight declines. This downturn is largely attributed to sell-offs at reached highs — Bitcoin's surge to ~$114,000 made this mark a psychological level where some large holders ("whales") exited their positions. An additional external factor was macroeconomic ...

... is for you. Startup and Venture Capital News - Wednesday, August 6, 2025: Venture Boom, Record Investments, and Cautious Optimism By the beginning of August 2025, the global venture capital market is showing a robust recovery after several years of decline. Investors around the world are actively financing technology startups again, closing deals with record amounts, and companies' plans for IPOs are once again in the spotlight. Major funds and corporations have resumed significant investments, ...

... grows, interaction between networks (smart contracts of different blockchains) must be as reliable as interactions within a single network. However, past experience has shown risks: bridges between networks have been hacked multiple times, leading to a decline in excitement around such projects in 2023-2024. Hyperlane, launched with its own HYPER token in April 2025, attracted moderate attention: its market capitalization is around $33 million with a full valuation of $189 million (approximately 17% ...

... totaling $148 billion, while in 2023, they only invested approximately $34 billion, leading to a decrease in the number of new unicorns. Nonetheless, in 2023–2024, corporate and government investors have taken the stage, partly compensating for the decline in late-stage venture capital. This restructuring of the investment landscape means it is crucial for startups to attract funding from diverse sources—ranging from traditional VC to strategic and government funds. In summary, countries with ...