... negative surprises, although upcoming inflation data and the annual Fed symposium in Jackson Hole could temporarily increase volatility. Overall, the sentiment in the crypto market remains cautiously positive: despite the recent minor correction, investor confidence in the market and interest in digital assets remain high. Bitcoin: Consolidation Below Record High The largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) , continues to hover near its historical record after recent fluctuations. Last week, BTC set a new ...

... Venture Capital News as of August 7, 2025: Mega Funds, Largest Investment Rounds, Successful IPOs, Global M&A Deals, and Key Trends in AI, Fintech, Biotech, and Climate Technologies. By the beginning of August 2025, the global venture capital market is confidently recovering after several years of decline. Investors worldwide are again actively financing technology companies: deals are being made with record amounts of capital, and startups' plans for IPOs are once again in the spotlight. Major funds ...

... initiatives are emerging to develop local startup ecosystems, attracting investors' attention to the region. IPO Market Comes Alive: "Window of Opportunity" for Listings Remains Open The global market for initial public offerings (IPOs) has confidently revived after a prolonged lull and continues to gain momentum. In Asia, a new wave of IPOs was initiated by Hong Kong: in recent weeks, a number of large technology companies successfully listed, raising multi-billion dollar sums. For instance,...

... surprises. Market participants will focus more keenly on Cisco Systems' report after the trading closes. This globally recognized tech corporation may set the tone for the entire Nasdaq: strong results and an optimistic forecast from Cisco will support confidence in the resilience of the IT sector even amid high-interest rates, while disappointment from the report will heighten investor caution regarding the growth of tech giants. Additionally, the oil sector will receive insights from the IEA report ...

... enhancing the quality of the initial public offering (IPO) process being one of the key steps on this path. In response to market needs, the Bank of Russia has proposed a number of changes aimed at improving the IPO procedure and fostering greater investor confidence. Enhancing Transparency and Information Disclosure One of the most significant steps toward changing existing IPO practices is to enhance the transparency of the process. The focus is on improving the quality of information disclosed by issuers ...