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Cryptocurrency News August 16, 2025 — Bitcoin at Record Levels, Altcoins Growth and Institutional Investments

... stablecoins (such as the A7A5 token) are being used for international settlements and circumventing sanctions—with July transaction volumes exceeding $40 billion. Top 10 Popular Cryptocurrencies Bitcoin (BTC): the first and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. It is used as "digital gold" and a tool for long-term investment due to its limited supply (up to 21 million coins) and widespread acceptance by institutional investors. Ethereum (ETH): the second-largest cryptocurrency, the foundation of an extensive ecosystem of smart contracts. Ethereum supports thousands ...

What is SPAC and How is it Used for Going Public?

... investors are uncertain about the company’s future success. Examples of Successful SPAC Transactions Virgin Galactic In 2019, Virgin Galactic, a space tourism company, went public through a merger with SPAC Social Capital Hedosophia, allowing it to raise capital for commercial space flights. DraftKings In 2020, DraftKings, a sports betting company, went public via a merger with a SPAC, helping it expedite its market entry and attract additional investment. Nikola Corporation Electric vehicle manufacturer Nikola also opted for a merger with SPAC VectoIQ in 2020, attracting investor attention despite subsequent challenges faced by the company. SPAC in Russia: Prospects and Challenges In the Russian ...

What is SPAC and How is it Used for Going Public?

... investors are uncertain about the company’s future success. Examples of Successful SPAC Transactions Virgin Galactic In 2019, Virgin Galactic, a space tourism company, went public through a merger with SPAC Social Capital Hedosophia, allowing it to raise capital for commercial space flights. DraftKings In 2020, DraftKings, a sports betting company, went public via a merger with a SPAC, helping it expedite its market entry and attract additional investment. Nikola Corporation Electric vehicle manufacturer Nikola also opted for a merger with SPAC VectoIQ in 2020, attracting investor attention despite subsequent challenges faced by the company. SPAC in Russia: Prospects and Challenges In the Russian ...

Financial Results of Sber for Q1 2025: Growth in Net Profit and High Profitability

....7%, only slightly differing from last year’s level, remaining one of the best indicators in the banking sector. This high profitability demonstrates effective utilization of capital and the ability to generate substantial returns on shareholders' investments. Together with a sufficient capital buffer, this allows the bank to simultaneously support growth and provide generous dividends . Dynamics of Interest and Fee Income Net interest income increased by 18.5% year-on-year to 1.674 trillion rubles, driven by the expansion of lending ...

IPO of "Lambumiz": How the Company Plans to Capture the Packaging Market After Tetra Pak's Exit

... shareholders demonstrate a commitment to long-term growth by opting not to sell their stakes at the IPO stage. The main challenge for the company lies in executing its ambitious plans to capture market share in aseptic packaging and successfully completing investments in new capacities. My Opinion on the Lambumiz IPO The Lambumiz IPO has caught my attention as an investor and entrepreneur. In my opinion, the company has chosen an opportune moment to enter the capital market; the Russian packaging market, following Tetra Pak's exit, is facing a shortage, and domestic producers have a unique opportunity to fill the void. Lambumiz aims not only to solidify its position but to become a leading player in the aseptic ...