... projects, biotech, defense technologies, and even crypto startups, broadening market horizons. Wave of Consolidation and M&A. Major mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments are reshaping the industry landscape, creating new exit opportunities and accelerated growth for companies. Local Focus: Russia and CIS. Despite restrictions, new funds and initiatives are emerging in the region to develop local startup ecosystems, increasing investor interest in local projects. The Return of Mega Funds: Big ...

..., it will heighten expectations that the regulator will continue to move away from ultra-loose policy and may proceed with tightening measures (such as widening the yield curve of bonds or even raising rates). High CPI: Impact on Yen and Stocks . An acceleration of inflation, particularly in the core component, is likely to lead to a strengthening of the yen on the forex market. For the Japanese stock market, this scenario is ambiguous: the banking sector would receive an upward boost (due to the ...

... interest in investment products not only tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum but also other top assets. In terms of real-world applications, Ripple's technology is gaining recognition: the international SWIFT system is experimenting with the use of XRP to accelerate cross-border payments. XRP trading volumes remain high, indicating interest from both retail and large players. If XRP manages to overcome the psychological resistance in the $3.5–$4 range, analysts anticipate further growth. The expanding ...

... (e.g., Move) within the Ethereum ecosystem. Fundamental Analysis Simplifying Ethereum presents both positive prospects and new challenges for the network. On one hand, a transparent and lightweight architecture will simplify network maintenance and accelerate development. A straightforward protocol is easier to understand and verify: as Buterin points out, any hobbyist programmer could realistically write a client for a simple chain. The simplified consensus and execution model will lower barriers ...

... market in Japan and abroad, indirectly indicating business activity and consumer demand. Ebara Corporation – a Japanese manufacturer of industrial equipment (pumps, compressors), will report for Q2 2025. Strong order growth at Ebara would signal an acceleration in industrial production, while weak results could indicate ongoing difficulties in the machinery sector. Credit Saison – a major financial company (credit card operator and consumer lending), report for Q1 2025 fiscal year is scheduled ...