... introduces provisions for consumer protection, and anti-money laundering measures. The EU is striving to ensure a balance between innovation and risk management, so that cryptocurrencies are sustainably integrated into the financial system. The first licenses ... ... by 2024, but it is already clear that the European market is moving toward greater transparency and legitimacy. Traditional Finance: A Bet on Cryptocurrencies Major fintech companies and banks continue to converge with the cryptocurrency industry, viewing ...

... York-based platform iCapital recently raised $820 million from a consortium of investors at a valuation exceeding $7.5 billion, signaling a renewed interest in the sector. Simultaneously, a boom in "green" technologies is ongoing: funds are eagerly financing climate projects—from renewable energy and electric transport to innovative nuclear energy. For example, Swiss startup Climeworks secured $162 million to expand systems for capturing CO₂ directly from the atmosphere (raising total funds to over $1 billion). In the nuclear fusion sector, European companies set a new ...

... providers, including consumer protection measures and anti-money laundering efforts. The EU seeks to ensure a balance between innovation and risk control, allowing cryptocurrencies to integrate organically into the financial system. The first licenses ... ... already evident that the European market is moving towards greater transparency and legitimacy of the industry. Traditional Finance: Betting on Cryptocurrencies Visa: The payment giant continues to expand its involvement in the crypto economy. Visa announced ...

... conducted directly, without intermediaries, to almost any point in the world. Secondly, technologies such as blockchain ensure transparency and immutability of records, enhancing trust in digital transactions. Furthermore, the emergence of decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has opened new areas of application for cryptocurrencies – from lending and insurance to art and gaming industries. Thus, the crypto industry has become a driver of innovation in the economy. Today, there are many cryptocurrencies – as of April 2025, their number counts in the thousands. However, the market is structured so that the lion’s share of the total capitalization and attention is concentrated on a dozen ...

... lasts three months and includes training, mentorship, product development support, and assistance in attracting investments. Financing and Participation Conditions: Startups can receive investments of up to 25 million rubles in exchange for equity. Participants ... ... of these programs, startups can tailor their solutions to the needs of corporate clients, while corporations gain access to innovations and new technologies. Educational Programs The fund organizes educational events for startups, including workshops,...