Economy. Investments. IPO
In recent weeks, cryptocurrencies and traditional financial instruments (TradFi) have strengthened their momentum amid growing investor interest. A combination of strong corporate earnings from leaders in the semiconductor sector and rapid progress in artificial intelligence are fuelling interest in risk assets. In this context, there is notable growth in the shares of giants such as Micron Technology and AMD, as well as a positive trend in cryptocurrency markets, led by Bitcoin and Ether. New investment opportunities are attracting both large institutional funds and retail investors in the CIS, shaping new portfolio strategies. In this article, we will examine in detail how this synergy of technology and finance is affecting the market.
In recent times, there have been reports of a suspension of Indian gasoline sales on the Russian stock exchange for over a month. This event raises numerous questions about the reasons and consequences of this phenomenon. In our article, we will examine the key factors that influenced this change in market conditions. India has long been a significant supplier of petroleum products to Russia, but why are goods from this country currently unavailable on the Russian stock exchange? We will explore economic, political, and logistical factors, analyze potential international sanctions and their impact, as well as delve into the nuances of international energy trade. The "RG" review will offer an in-depth look at what is happening, considering all aspects of the issue, and help understand how this situation may affect the Russian fuel market and the economy as a whole, along with the steps both sides can take to normalize mutual trade.
On September 22, 2026, significant events occurred in the world of startups and venture capital. Nscale has announced its IPO with a target valuation of $35 billion, which could become one of the largest public market entries this year. Concurrently, Holtec has postponed its listing, sparking discussions among analysts. Market experts are also assessing the impact of the current "AI pause," characterized by a slowdown in investments in artificial intelligence. What consequences could this have for the industry? Details in our latest review.
In this episode, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Mikhail Dubnov, partner at Brio Capital Fund, break down what really happens to a company when large sums of money come in. We discuss why the scaling stage is an entirely different game from starting from scratch, and how the founder's life, management, analytics, and team change after the deal.
In this issue, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Andrey Rezinkin explore AI startups: how to select promising projects and profit from investments in AI. They discuss real-life examples such as OpenAI, ChatGPT, voice recognition, and DepTech, as well as trends like AGI and lifestyle AI applications.