... moving beyond just artificial intelligence. After last year's downturn, a notable revival is observed in fintech: large rounds are occurring not only in the USA but also in Europe, Asia, and emerging markets. A significant return of substantial deals in financial technologies is evident — for instance, New York-based platform iCapital recently raised $820 million from a consortium of investors at a valuation exceeding $7.5 billion, signaling renewed interest in the sector. Simultaneously, a boom in "green" ...

... (such as payment platforms and neobanks ) to ramp up preparation for public offerings. Fintech's return to focus among venture funds is driven by a growing demand for innovations in finance: companies offering businesses and consumers more efficient financial tools—from accounting automation to low-cost cross-border payments—are once again seen as growth drivers and commanding high multiples. Beyond AI: Biotech, Climate Technologies, and Other Sectors Although the hype surrounding AI dominates the headlines, venture financing in 2025 covers a much broader range of industries. Projects in biotechnology , medtech , climate technologies , and industrial software are ...

... global markets. Let's examine how such a development could impact the market and investment strategies. Sanctions: Current Situation and Possible Changes The sanctions imposed against Russia in recent years have limited access for Russian companies and financial institutions to Western capital markets and technologies. This has hampered investment activities and currency exchange, particularly within dollar and euro zones. However, with Trump's victory, some experts and representatives from Western banks see potential opportunities to reconsider these ...

... the Russian market took place in 2002 when shares of a Russian company were first listed on the Moscow Exchange. From that moment until 2007, the Russian IPO market grew rapidly: dozens of new issuers emerged in various industries (energy, industry, technology, etc.). During this period, the mechanism of privatizing shares of state enterprises became one of the ways to expand the market, encouraging companies to go public. After the global financial crisis of 2008, IPO activity in Russia sharply declined: in the subsequent decade, public offerings became rare. The market revival began only in recent years. For instance, in 2023–2024, the number of new listings on the Moscow Exchange reached ...

... controversial trend, but their emergence has prompted the industry to rethink its approach to virtual values. Proponents of the technology believe that over time, gamers will become accustomed to the idea of digital ownership just as they once accepted the ... ... it is possible that NFTs will be integrated into projects subtly, offering new bonuses and conveniences, rather than solely financial benefits. Skeptics argue that the excitement surrounding tokens could be temporary: after peak interest in 2021-2022,...