... total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies exceeds $4 trillion, confirming the establishment of crypto-assets as a significant investment class. The macroeconomic backdrop is favorable for risk assets: the US Federal Reserve maintained its base rate at its meeting on July 30, confirming a pause in the tightening cycle. This expected move has reduced uncertainty and bolstered investors' risk appetite. Overall market sentiment remains positive. Following the tumultuous rally in recent weeks, many ...

... August 6, President Donald Trump signed an order to impose an additional 25% import tariff on goods from India, justifying it by New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian oil. The new tariffs are applied in addition to existing ones, doubling the total rate of U.S. tariffs on Indian exports from 25% to 50%. According to the document, the increase will take effect in 21 days. Trump had previously threatened “triple-digit” tariffs (100% or more) against countries purchasing energy resources from Russia ...

... (UGS) in the EU are filled to approximately 70% — with over 74 billion cubic meters accumulated. Since the injection season began (end of March), over 38 billion m 3 have been injected, and energy market investors are closely monitoring the filling rates. The European Commission’s goal is to reach a UGS filling level of no less than 90% by November 1, and currently, the injection schedule is close to plan. Leading consumers, such as Germany, France, and Italy, have already exceeded the 60-80% ...

... Risks. Despite the positive trend, market participants remember the lessons from the recent correction. External factors—from monetary policy to geopolitical events—can adjust growth trajectories at any moment. Potential tightening of key interest rates in the latter half of the year or economic shocks may cool investors' enthusiasm. Hence, funds and angel investors are currently acting more cautiously: conducting thorough due diligence, pragmatically assessing startups, and avoiding unwarranted ...

... prepared to take risks for high potential returns. Many venture funds have built substantial capital reserves during the recent downturn and are now actively looking for investment opportunities. If the macroeconomic environment remains stable and interest rates do not rise sharply, high activity levels in the startup market are expected to persist. The opening of the IPO "window" and the revival of M&A deals are already restoring investors' confidence in the possibility of successful exits, which ...