... significant price fluctuations but can also present opportunities for speculative investments in times of high volatility. Alternative Investments In an unstable market, investors may consider alternative assets that have low correlation with traditional markets: Cryptocurrencies. Despite their high volatility, cryptocurrencies can be used for diversification and as a means of hedging against inflation risks. Hedge funds and private equity. These instruments offer more flexible capital management strategies, including ...

... transportation service Via , as well as by several crypto companies—including the Gemini exchange by the Winklevoss brothers and the custodial service BitGo . There are rumors that the crypto exchange Kraken is also considering a public listing amid the cryptocurrency market's new record growth. Among the tech unicorns preparing for an IPO is the well-known developer of design software Figma , which aims for a valuation of approximately $15–16 billion at its stock offering, possibly occurring this fall (if its acquisition ...

... creates favorable conditions for funds willing to operate within the law. Risk management: Institutional investors increasingly demand audited smart contracts and transparent tokenomics, raising quality standards in the market. Technical Component and Market Trends Layer2 Solutions: Accelerate transactions, reduce fees, and enhance access to DeFi products. zk-Technologies: Considered one of the "explosive" directions. They reduce network data volumes without compromising security. AI in cryptocurrency trading: Analytics, robo-advisors, and order automation. RWA Tokenization: Simplifies access to traditional assets and may reduce volatility risks. Conclusions and Prospects for Investors Diversification: The convergence of DeFi, AI, and ...

... involving gaming NFTs? Currently, neither the industry nor lawmakers have articulated clear answers to these challenges. Risks and Challenges for the Industry Economic Volatility: the value of gaming tokens is unstable and dependent on the situation in cryptocurrency markets; therefore, an NFT-based in-game economy can sharply decline during market downturns. Fraud and Security: the NFT space attracts malicious actors: incidents of token thefts, wallet hacks, and the emergence of questionable projects undermine player ...

... aiming to raise nearly $1 billion at an estimated valuation of about $16 billion. Several well-known startups (including payment service Stripe and social platform Reddit) are eyeing the public market in the second half of 2025, considering the favorable market conditions. Even companies from the crypto industry are targeting public offerings. The cryptocurrency custody service BitGo has announced the submission of a confidential listing application, reflecting a resurgence of investor interest even in previously depressed segments of the digital assets sector. Furthermore, notable listings are ...