... Despite volatility, Ether is considered an asset with enormous technological potential. XRP: Multi-Year Highs and New Benchmarks The XRP token (Ripple) is among the market leaders, recently reaching price levels not seen since late 2018. This surge was fueled by significant legal victories for Ripple: a US court confirmed that secondary sales of XRP do not constitute securities, alleviating substantial regulatory risks. The final resolution in the dispute with the SEC is still pending (the regulator's ...

... falling to multi-year lows. Nevertheless, the overall dynamics indicate the formation of a new global venture boom following a period of decline. Record Investments in AI Startups The surge in interest in artificial intelligence technologies continues to fuel mega deals. Mega funding rounds related to the development of AI have become the hallmark of 2025. The largest investment rounds of the first half of the year are concentrated in this sector: OpenAI : The generative AI developer OpenAI raised approximately ...

In the world of startups and venture investments, August 7, 2025, became a landmark date. Mega funds announced significant investments in promising technologies such as artificial intelligence, fintech, and climate technologies. Successful IPOs are fueling investor interest, while M&A deals continue to shape the market. In this article, we will explore key trends, mega funding rounds, and promising startups that are capturing the attention of the global venture community. Join us to discover investment ...

... revenues from outside the U.S. Thus, market capitalization relative to U.S. GDP appears overstated – as it compares a global business to a local economic metric. Technological boom. Breakthroughs in IT (such as the development of artificial intelligence) fuel investor confidence in accelerated economic growth in the future. Today’s valuations of tech companies are partly justified by the fact that, unlike during the dot-com era, these businesses are already generating substantial profits and cash flows....

... retaliatory measures from other countries essentially ignites trade wars, which Buffett describes as a direct “act of war” in economic terms. Tariffs act as a hidden tax on businesses and consumers, ultimately leading to price increases — thus fueling inflation. Within Berkshire Hathaway, several subsidiaries are already preparing for the repercussions of trade conflicts (for instance, manufacturers reliant on imported components are calculating the need to raise prices). Additionally, Buffett ...