Economy. Investments. IPO
In recent weeks, cryptocurrencies and traditional financial instruments (TradFi) have intensified their momentum amid growing investor interest. The combination of strong corporate earnings from leaders in the semiconductor sector and rapid progress in artificial intelligence is fuelling interest in risk assets. In this context, we see a rise in the shares of giants such as 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 the CIS, shaping new portfolio strategies. In this article, we examine in detail how this synergy of technology and finance is affecting the market.
In today's world, many organizations and enterprises face the need to optimize their operations and enhance efficiency. Among such approaches, the practice of engaging contractors is gaining increasing popularity. Contractors take on the workload, offering a variety of services that can meet the needs of both small businesses and large corporations. The benefits of such collaboration are clear: minimizing the costs of maintaining staff, access to professionals with high levels of expertise, and the ability to respond flexibly to changes in the business environment. However, there are also some risks that need to be considered when choosing a contracting company. In this announcement, we will explore why more companies are opting for contractors and what should be taken into account when selecting such a partner.
On September 10, 2026, global media outlets spotlighted news from the oil and gas sectors. The price of Brent crude has surpassed the significant threshold of $100 per barrel. This surge follows high-profile events: the US launched strikes against Iranian tankers, inevitably impacting market dynamics. Concurrently, gas prices in Europe have started to rise — now exceeding $950 per thousand cubic meters, driven by concerns over supply stability and energy security in the region. These events underscore the vulnerability of international energy markets to geopolitical factors and may lead to serious economic repercussions for many countries.
In this episode, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Mikhail Dubnov, partner at Brio Capital, break down 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 release, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Andrey Rezinkin delve into AI startups: how to select promising projects and profit from investments in AI. We discuss real examples such as OpenAI, ChatGPT, voice recognition, and DepTech, as well as trends like AGI and lifestyle AI applications.