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Startup and Venture Investment News August 2, 2025 - IPOs, Mega-Rounds, and Global Growth

... the acquisition of mining company Core Scientific for $9 billion, aiming to repurpose its data centers (originally built for crypto mining) for AI needs. Interest in defense and aerospace technologies is also leading to record deals. Europe is witnessing ... ... and more regional projects are receiving funding. Mega-projects are being launched in the Gulf states aimed at diversifying economies through technology, and local venture funds are becoming leading investors both in the domestic market and abroad. New ...

Bitcoin: Decrease in Mining Difficulty and Market Consequences

... instance, mid-tier companies like CleanSpark regularly sold mined Bitcoin to fund operational expenses and purchase new equipment. This strategy allowed them to expand their hash rate even under constrained conditions, albeit at the cost of their "crypto treasury." However, the largest players in the industry display different approaches. Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) has focused on increasing its market share at all costs. In the months following the halving, Marathon significantly boosted ...

Riot Platforms sells BTC for the first time in 15 months: what lies behind the miners' strategy shift

... has historically been one of the staunchest proponents of HODL. By the end of March, its reserve was approximately 10,264 BTC, and Hut 8 had long refrained from selling their mined coins, financing operations through fiat means. However, the severe crypto winter of 2022 and the need to merge with US Bitcoin Corp. necessitated adjustments. In 2023–2024, Hut 8 has sporadically sold small volumes of BTC to cover operational expenses (for instance, in March it sold approximately 61 BTC out of 88 mined)....

Economic Events and Company Reports — Tuesday, July 29, 2025: Visa, Boeing, Spotify, and Others

... the Cost of Mining and plans for expanding hash rate. If the loss turns out to be less than expected (e.g., due to effective cost reductions or re-evaluation of Bitcoin reserves) and management expresses optimism regarding prospects amid the recent crypto rally, MARA shares may see a positive response. However, analysts caution that the volatility of the crypto market remains a high risk. Any indication of the need for additional funding (dilution of shares) or rising costs could provoke a negative ...

Gaming Industry and NFTs

... sold. Content tokenization is opening new horizons for developers and players, creating conditions for the growth of in-game economies. In this article, we will explore how NFTs are changing gaming paradigms, their impact on Play-to-Earn models, and the ... ... salaries. However, the sustainability of such models raises questions: participants' earnings depend on the volatility of the crypto market and the continuous influx of new users. Consequently, part of the audience views NFT games more as financial attractions ...