... valuation of around $300 billion—much earlier than expected. This round, part of a plan to raise $40 billion in funding by the end of 2025, was five times oversubscribed, provoking discontent among some early investors due to the diminishment of their stakes, as the company prioritized new strategic partners. The latest round included both old and new investors, with Dragoneer contributing $2.8 billion (one of the largest amounts ever invested by a single venture fund), as well as giants like Blackstone ...

... initiatives. Additionally, in Kazakhstan, a state fund named Qazaqstan Venture Group was established with a volume of $1 billion to support AI startups. In July 2025, Russia also relaxed regulations for foreign investors: they were allowed to acquire stakes in domestic companies and smoothly repatriate funds. These steps are aimed at stimulating international investments and more closely integrating the local venture capital market into global processes. While the scale of the venture market in the ...

A detailed guide to cryptocurrency for beginners: what it is, why it is needed, how to buy it, where to store it safely, and how to use it. Learn all about the risks and prospects of digital money to confidently start working in the crypto market. Cryptocurrency from Scratch: What It Is, How to Buy, Store, and Use Cryptocurrencies (or simply crypto) attract attention from both experienced investors and newcomers, promising new opportunities for earning and financial independence. Many have heard...

... are currently taking a wait-and-see position: although GOOGL shares are relatively inexpensive (with a P/E lower than many "peers"), uncertainty surrounding AI's impact on the search business is restraining major funds from increasing their stakes. Hedge funds substantially reduced long positions in Google, anticipating clarity on the company’s strategy and its ability to maintain dominance. Amazon (AMZN): Slowdown in Cloud and Cost Pressures Technical Analysis of Amazon (AMZN) : Amazon ...

... demand from traditional financial institutions for safe ways to interact with this new class of assets. London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) made strategic investments in a digital asset trading platform. The owner of the London Stock Exchange acquired a stake in a crypto exchange, planning to integrate trading in tokenized financial instruments into its ecosystem. This merger of the traditional stock market with the cryptocurrency industry emphasizes the blurring of boundaries between them and indicates ...