... crypto industry. On Tuesday, July 20, the cryptocurrency market experienced a weak day, with Bitcoin's price falling below the $30,000 mark for the first time since mid-June. However, this day proved to be historic for the crypto industry due to record investments. Crypto exchange FTX announced the completion of its Series B funding round on the evening of July 20, raising a total of $900 million. According to The Block, this marks the largest funding round ever completed by a company in the cryptocurrency sector, by a significant margin; Circle's $440 million round, completed in ...

... intentions to go public in the coming months. The wave of successful IPOs worldwide confirms that the "window" for public offerings is indeed reopening—investors are ready to welcome new tech issuers, thereby invigorating the venture market. Mega Rounds and New Unicorns: Investments Set New Records The artificial intelligence sector continues to serve as the main magnet for venture capital in 2025, setting new records for funding volume. Unprecedented mega rounds took place in the first half of the year: an investment ...

... growth in the valuations of promising companies. The return of mega funds and large institutional investors not only intensifies competition for the best deals but also instills confidence in the industry about the continued influx of capital. Record Rounds and New Unicorns: Investment Boom in AI The artificial intelligence sector remains the main driver of the venture upturn in 2025, setting new records in funding volume. Investors are eager to invest in AI leaders, directing colossal sums into the most promising projects....

... (initially built for cryptocurrency mining) for AI needs. Interest in defense and aerospace technologies is also leading to major deals. In Europe, there has been unprecedented sector growth: German startup Helsing raised approximately €600 million in an investment round led by the Prima Materia fund (the investment company co-founded by Spotify's Daniel Ek), raising Helsing's valuation to roughly €12 billion. As a result, Helsing has become one of the top five most highly valued young companies in the defense ...

... (originally built for crypto mining) for AI needs. Interest in defense and aerospace technologies is also leading to record deals. Europe is witnessing unprecedented growth in this segment: German startup Helsing raised around €600 million in a funding round led by the investment fund of Spotify’s founder, boosting the company's valuation to ~€12 billion. As a result, Helsing has entered the top five most highly valued young companies in Europe, confirming the trend towards strengthening the private defense sector....