... but also provide companies with the resources for accelerated growth in international markets. Regional Trends in Venture Investing The development of startups and venture investments varies significantly across regions. North America maintains its leadership in funding volumes, while Asia is experiencing a relative decline in activity. Europe is showing moderate results, and Latin America is demonstrating local growth thanks to specific markets. Here’s a brief overview: North America: Dominates ...

... downward price pressure raise concerns among authorities, as prolonged deflation could stifle economic growth—businesses and consumers may postpone expenditures in anticipation of even lower prices. Stimulus measures and sanitary risks: The Chinese leadership is already taking measures to support the economy—easing monetary policy and stimulating consumption. However, alongside economic issues, an unexpected factor has emerged: an outbreak of chikungunya fever in southern China (over 10,000 cases ...

... has signaled other crypto projects and marked a reduction in the conflict between the industry and regulators. Regulation: Global Changes The regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrencies is undergoing notable evolution. In the US, the new SEC leadership is shifting towards a softer approach: following legal setbacks (including the Ripple case), the regulator has become more accommodating towards the industry, approving several initiatives. In July, the House of Representatives passed a bill ...

... largest deals involving startups: Google Acquires Wiz : Google announced the acquisition of the cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion. This is the largest startup acquisition in industry history, demonstrating a willingness to pay a premium for leadership in cloud security; OpenAI and Jony Ive's Project : OpenAI spent $6.5 billion to acquire the startup Io , which is developing an AI device in collaboration with the legendary designer Jony Ive. This deal underscores the leading AI players' ...

... 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 among the leaders of the crypto market. The Ether Machine: A New Major Investor in ETH The Ether Machine is ...