... other countries in the region report increases in late-stage rounds and IPOs, reflecting the dynamics of their rapidly growing digital economies. Just in the last few weeks, several Indian startups have closed funding rounds amounting to tens and hundreds ... ... "diamond" on the global tech scene. Consequently, founders from various countries now have unprecedented opportunities to secure financing, making the venture market increasingly international. Russia and the CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends In Russia ...

... gaming and sports technology company that has surprisingly become the second-largest corporate holder of ETH. In 2025, SharpLink adopted a strategy to use Ethereum as its primary treasury asset and by early August had accumulated around 438 thousand ETH, financing purchases through a new stock issuance (via an ATM program). The company is methodically increasing its digital ETH reserves, attracting market attention — even a former top executive from BlackRock joined its leadership to develop its crypto strategy. As a result, SharpLink has surpassed the Ethereum Foundation in reserves and has established itself ...

... assistant for doctors, and the Swiss-American company Mosanna Therapeutics received $80 million to create an innovative spray against sleep apnea. In general, the health and eco-technologies sectors are gradually catching up with IT in terms of venture financing. Cryptocurrencies: signs of renewed interest After a protracted decline, the digital asset market is starting to revive, which is reflected in venture investments. Regulators are gradually legalizing new instruments: on June 18, trading in the first exchange-traded crypto ETF (for the XRP token) will start on the Toronto Stock ...

... bypassing high bank fees. Additionally, cryptocurrencies are used for capital preservation: some investors view them as "digital gold" and invest funds to protect against inflation. Another use case is investing in cryptocurrency for profit. ... ... by using cryptocurrency as an investment tool. As the industry evolves, new opportunities have emerged, such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and smart contracts, allowing for additional income from token ownership. What Determines the Price of Cryptocurrency?...

... government initiatives, new funds and tech hubs are being created, and an increasing number of regional projects are receiving financing. Gulf States are launching mega-projects to diversify their economies through high technologies, while local venture ... ... unicorns are emerging: companies in e-commerce, fintech, and logistics are achieving valuations above $1 billion amid the booming digital economy and a broad user base. India and Indonesia are also experiencing a rise in venture activity: the number of major ...