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.
The cryptocurrency news from 18 July 2026 is impressive with significant events in the world of digital assets. Hearings on the CLARITY Act took place in New York, inadvertently setting the tone for all upcoming trends in the crypto market. Against this backdrop, Bitcoin continues to confidently hold the $64,000 mark. These events have a vital impact on the entire cryptocurrency landscape, stimulating investor interest in leading cryptocurrencies and new financial instruments. BTC and ETH remain at the top of investors' preferences, while the growing inflow into Bitcoin ETFs underscores the maturity and resilience of the cryptocurrency sector in 2026. Discussions during the hearings shed light on the regulatory prospects for cryptocurrencies in the coming years, which could significantly affect the legal and economic dimensions of digital assets globally.
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.