Economy. Investments. IPO
In recent weeks, cryptocurrencies and traditional financial instruments (TradFi) have gained momentum amid growing investor interest. The combination of strong corporate earnings from semiconductor leaders and rapid progress in artificial intelligence is fuelling demand for risk assets. In this context, shares of giants such as Micron Technology and AMD have risen, while cryptocurrency markets led by Bitcoin and Ether have shown positive dynamics. New investment opportunities are attracting both large institutional funds and retail investors in the CIS, shaping new portfolio strategies. In this article, we examine in detail how this synergy of technology and finance is impacting the market.
In recent years, the Russian fuel market has been facing new challenges. One of these challenges has been the sharp increase in the number of cases initiated by the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) against fuel station owners (FSOs). Over the past year, the number of such cases has tripled, causing concern among both the station owners and consumers. This article will delve into the reasons and consequences of this phenomenon, as well as provide recommendations on compliance with legal requirements for FSO owners. Discover how new economic conditions and legislative changes are impacting the fuel market and its participants.
By mid-August 2026, the global startup and venture capital market is exhibiting unprecedented dynamics. The first half of the year concluded with a record volume of venture funding—approximately $510 billion, with investors pouring around $300 billion into technology companies in the first quarter alone. The primary driver remains artificial intelligence: the mega-rounds for OpenAI ($122 billion), Anthropic ($30 billion), and xAI ($20 billion) rank among the largest venture deals in history and have set the tone for the year.
In this issue, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Andrey Rezinkin explore AI startups: how to choose promising projects and profit from investments in AI. They discuss real-world examples such as OpenAI, ChatGPT, voice recognition, and DepTech, as well as trends like AGI and lifestyle AI applications.