... increasing their support for innovation, eager not to lag in the global technology race. The first half of 2025 has become the most productive since 2021 in terms of venture investments, which reinforces optimism in the market. Venture deals span all regions—from ... ... stablecoin) and the neobank Chime were phenomenally successful: their stocks soared in price on the first days of trading, indicating high demand from public investors. These high-profile IPOs confirmed the market's renewed interest in technological ...

... the history of cryptocurrencies is extremely volatile. Fundamentally, interest in BTC is driven by institutional investors – following the approval of spot ETFs, confidence in the instrument has strengthened, and the introduction of exchange-traded products is broadening the audience. Technically, the recent breakout of key resistance levels and the rise in trading volumes indicate a bullish sentiment in the medium term. However, risks remain high: Bitcoin’s volatility significantly exceeds that of traditional assets, and sharp declines during corrections are not uncommon. Nevertheless, amid expectations of sustained ...

... (DeFi) ecosystem and the ongoing popularity of NFTs, as well as regular technical updates to the network that enhance its scalability and efficiency. Institutional interest is also on Ethereum's side: record volumes have been attracted to investment products based on ETH (funds and ETFs), indicating strong trust in the smart contract platform from major players. Among the altcoins , XRP and BNB stand out, continuing to strengthen their positions. XRP — the native token of the Ripple payment network — hovers around multi-year highs ...

... At the end of 2024, a five-year agreement on Russian gas transit through Ukraine is set to expire. With Ukrainian authorities indicating reluctance to renew the agreement, the risk of halting the remaining transit supplies through Ukraine is real. This ... ... stability and accessibility of energy resources. As the founder of Open Oil Market (OOM) , a platform for wholesale trading of oil products and resources, I deeply understand the importance of a strategic approach to securing energy resources in a shifting ...

... (MOEX) took a significant step forward by conducting a pilot launch of DFAs on its "Finuslugi" platform. Soon, as indicated by representatives of the exchange, DFAs will be accessible to all clients using the platform. In this article, we will ... ... readiness and refine the mechanisms for working with DFAs, setting the stage for a broader audience to engage with this financial product. "Finuslugi" is a digital ecosystem on the Moscow Exchange, providing users with consolidated access to financial ...