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.
Gas station prices remain a significant topic for many motorists, and questions about what to expect at the end of summer and in the fall are becoming increasingly relevant. Experts from the "Russian Newspaper" have conducted a market analysis and made forecasts for the upcoming period. Sharp fluctuations, caused by various factors ranging from currency exchange rate changes to alterations in fuel supply, impact fuel costs. Learn what changes to expect and what could contribute to stabilizing gasoline and diesel prices in the coming months. We have gathered insights from leading analysts and are ready to share this information with you.
By mid-August 2026, the global startup and venture capital market is exhibiting unprecedented dynamics. The first half of the year ended with a record venture funding volume of approximately $510 billion, with investors injecting around $300 billion into tech companies in the first quarter alone. The primary driver remains artificial intelligence: mega-rounds from OpenAI ($122 billion), Anthropic ($30 billion), and xAI ($20 billion) have entered the ranks of the largest venture deals in history and set the tone for the entire year.
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.