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 months, the issue of diesel fuel export has become more pressing than ever. Current economic conditions and unpredictable changes in global markets are forcing the government to take radical measures. Amidst these events, rumors have emerged about a potential extension of the diesel fuel export ban. Such steps could have significant implications for the domestic market and the lives of many citizens. In this article, we will explore why the government is compelled to take such measures and how long this ban might be extended. We will uncover the reasons behind these potential decisions and their impact on the overall economic situation.
Startup and venture capital news for Wednesday, September 2, 2026: the Anthropic and OpenAI IPO race, trillion-dollar AI valuations, and defence technology records. This day will go down in history as a bifurcation point for the entire technology industry. We are witnessing an unprecedented event: two leaders in generative artificial intelligence have filed confidential applications for an initial public offering almost simultaneously. The market is holding its breath, analysts are revising forecasts, and venture capital funds are registering a new reality where a trillion-dollar valuation is no longer a fantasy. At the same time, the defence industrial complex is demonstrating record levels of private investment attraction, driven by rising geopolitical tensions and the active adoption of autonomous systems. We have analysed exchange data, Crunchbase reports, and internal fund documents to present you with the full picture of the day. Read on to learn deal details, key player names, and forecasts for the coming months. This piece will be useful for founders, investors, and anyone tracking market dynamics.
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.