Economy. Investments. IPO
In recent weeks, cryptocurrencies and traditional financial instruments (TradFi) have been gaining momentum amid rising investor interest. A combination of strong corporate earnings from semiconductor sector leaders and rapid advances in artificial intelligence is fuelling appetite for risk assets. In this context, we see a rise in stocks of giants like Micron Technology and AMD, as well as positive dynamics in cryptocurrency markets led by Bitcoin and Ether. New investment opportunities are attracting both large institutional funds and retail investors in Nigeria, shaping new portfolio strategies. In this article, we take a detailed look at how this synergy of technology and finance is impacting the market.
On July 12, 2026, a pivotal date in the cryptocurrency landscape was marked by heightened activities within the crypto market, with Bitcoin and Ethereum taking center stage. The day’s highlight was the approval of spot ETFs for both Bitcoin and Ethereum, which ignited a wave of optimism among investors, trading at year-long highs. Regulation of cryptocurrencies also captured significant attention, featuring new initiatives for stablecoins such as USDT and USDC. Emerging data on asset tokenization and the role of DeFi in the global cryptocurrency market unveils substantial potential for long-term investments. In this article, we will explore the intricacies of these developments and trends for other digital assets, including Solana, XRP, and BNB.
In this episode, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Mikhail Dubnov, partner at Brio Capital, analyse what really happens to a company when big money comes in. We discuss why the scaling stage is a completely different game from starting from scratch, and how the founder's life, management, analytics, and team change after the deal.
In this edition, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Andrey Rezinkin discuss AI startups: how to choose promising projects and profit from investments in AI. They analyze real examples such as OpenAI, ChatGPT, voice recognition, and DepTech, as well as trends like AGI and lifestyle AI applications.