... materials or products are required (Light & Miskelly, 2019). Logistics companies that can sell their services and participate in transactions (Scholz et al., 2018). Banks that receive up-to-date information on transactions and potential clients for financing. Thanks to this digital platform, a kind of ecosystem of the digital economy will be formed. And it will promote mutually beneficial cooperation between its participants (Ganichev & Koshovets, 2021). Having the opportunity to develop, this ecosystem can attract not only ...

... cryptocurrencies. This step effectively recognizes the value of the very idea of digital money. Even if these governmental coins differ significantly from decentralized cryptocurrencies, their emergence will confirm: the world is moving towards the digitization of finance. Meanwhile, the market for traditional cryptocurrencies will continue to develop in parallel, attracting users with capabilities that conventional money lacks. For investors, prospects are also tied to the developmental cycles of the market itself....

... solid network infrastructure, contributing to the growth of local tech firms). In summary, a proactive government stance—from digital nation strategies to targeted funds—significantly increases the chances of unicorn emergence. In places where authorities ... .... Classic VC funds (managing the capital of private investors, corporations, and pension funds) are foundational for startup financing. The U.S. has over 3,400 venture firms, which in 2023 engaged in over 13,600 deals totaling $170+ billion. Similarly,...

... market for access to cutting-edge technologies. Fintech and Corporate Finance Back in Focus Following a temporary decline in interest, the fintech sector is experiencing a resurgence. Investors are once again actively financing projects related to digital finance, payments, and next-generation banking services. A notable case is Ramp, a business expense management platform, which saw its valuation soar from $7.6 billion to $16 billion in a matter of months due to a new funding round. Similarly, several ...

... Additionally, new SEC Chairman Paul Atkins introduced a reform program called Project Crypto, aimed at modernizing regulation for the digital age. This initiative proposes to review the classification of crypto assets (no longer considering most tokens as securities),... ... SEC's previous hardline stance could restore innovation in the U.S. and strengthen the country's role as a global blockchain finance hub. European Union: The comprehensive MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation has come into force in the EU, introducing ...