Economy. Investments. IPO
In recent weeks, cryptocurrencies and traditional financial instruments (TradFi) have intensified their momentum amid growing investor interest. The combination of strong corporate earnings from leaders in the semiconductor sector and rapid progress in artificial intelligence is fuelling interest in risk assets. In this context, we see a rise in the shares of giants such as Micron Technology and AMD, as well as positive dynamics 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 examine in detail how this synergy of technology and finance is affecting the market.
In recent years, the Russian petroleum products market has been facing new challenges. One such challenge has been the sharp increase in the number of cases initiated by the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) against owners of petrol stations (PS). Over the past year, the number of such cases has tripled, causing concern among both the station owners and consumers. In this article, we will examine the reasons and consequences of this phenomenon in detail, as well as provide recommendations for petrol station owners on compliance with legislative requirements. Learn more about how new economic conditions and changes in legislation are affecting the fuel market and its participants.
By mid-August 2026, the global startup and venture capital market is showcasing unprecedented dynamics. The first half of the year concluded with a record venture financing volume of around $510 billion, with approximately $300 billion invested in tech companies just in the first quarter. The main driving force remains artificial intelligence: mega-rounds for OpenAI ($122 billion), Anthropic ($30 billion), and xAI ($20 billion) rank among the largest venture deals in history, setting the tone for the entire year.
In this episode, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Mikhail Dubnov, partner at Brio Capital, break down what really happens to a company when big money comes in. We discuss why the scaling stage is a completely different game from starting from scratch, and how the founder's life, management, analytics, and team change after the deal.
In this release, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Andrey Rezinkin delve into AI startups: how to select promising projects and profit from investments in AI. We discuss real examples such as OpenAI, ChatGPT, voice recognition, and DepTech, as well as trends like AGI and lifestyle AI applications.