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Chief Scientist highlights Cyprus’ role as technology hub in New Delhi

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 11, 2024

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides participated in a recent Invest Cyprus event in New Delhi, India, aimed at promoting Cyprus as an emerging technology and innovation hub, as well as a reliable gateway for investments to and from Europe.

According to a press release, the 5 September meeting was also attended by the Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Nicodemos Damianou, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to India, Evagoras Vryonides, the CEO of Invest Cyprus, Marios Tannousis, the executives of PWC, Chrysilios Pelekanos, and Eurobank, Panayiotis Chrystostomou, as well as several entrepreneurs and potential investors from India.

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Skourides had the opportunity to present the research, technology and innovation ecosystem of Cyprus, to highlight the incentives provided to attract investment and talent to the country, as well as the efforts made by the state to make Cyprus a hub for research, innovation and international entrepreneurship, stressing that Cyprus presents high levels of scientific excellence, as it has a remarkable research potential with significant achievements both at national and European level.

He also emphasised the notable research infrastructure of the Centres of Excellence that have been developed in Cyprus with co-funding by the European Commission, the services they provide and the important role they play in the development of the ecosystem, as well as the opportunities presented for the internationalisation of their services through new partnerships and investments from countries such as India.

It is added that Skourides held talks with over 30 stakeholders and provided a thorough briefing on the benefits of cooperation between entities from Cyprus and India, tax incentives, the funding programmes of the Research and Innovation Foundation which can be exploited, as well as the opportunities for access to the single European market from the country.

During his meetings, he identified and provided specific opportunities for cooperation with innovative companies in Cyprus, specialized in Fintech, Regtech, Healthtech, Agrofood and ICT, areas that are highlighted in the country’s Smart Specialization Strategy and are priorities of the Research and Innovation Strategy 2024, it is added.

It is also noted that the Director General of the Cyprus Research & Innovation Foundation, Theodoros Loukaides, also travelled to New Delhi to participate in the one-day CII India-Mediterranean Business Conclave, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs of India and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), with the participation of representatives from 28 countries. At the same time, the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy led the Cypriot representation.

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Bitcoin Surges 23% In A Week As Investor Optimism Returns

by News Editor

August 21, 2026

Bitcoin was on track for a weekly gain of around 23% on Friday as a series of positive macroeconomic and policy developments boosted investor sentiment.

The cryptocurrency was trading about 6% higher at roughly $77,000, up from around $62,800 at the start of the week. Crypto-related stocks also rallied, with Coinbase and Circle gaining more than 9%, while Strategy rose 7%.

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Macro Factors Fuel Rally

Bitcoin’s latest surge began Wednesday after Treasury yields fell sharply following a major intervention by the U.S. Treasury in the bond market. Lower yields eased pressure on risk assets and helped trigger a broader move into cryptocurrencies.

The rally was further amplified by a major short squeeze. Around $2.7 billion in crypto short positions were liquidated, according to CoinGlass.

Max Stuedlein, head of Partnerships at Sygnum APAC, said the move reflected an alignment of macroeconomic and policy catalysts, including the Treasury’s decision to increase buybacks of longer-dated government debt.

Clarity Act Boosts Sentiment

Investor confidence improved further on Thursday as the White House and crypto industry leaders made a final push to advance the Clarity Act in the coming weeks.

The legislation is widely viewed as a potential catalyst for the crypto market, although its chances of passing remain relatively limited.

Despite the rally, bitcoin remains well below its 2026 high of $94,820 reached in January and its all-time high of $126,198, set last October.

Analysts See More Volatility Ahead

Lucy Gazmararian, founder and managing partner at Token Bay Capital, said the crypto market may be approaching the end of its bear cycle.

She expects bitcoin could experience one more decline of around 20% before the market turns, pointing to historical cycles and the recent liquidation of heavily leveraged short positions.

Gazmararian also described bitcoin as a long-term hedge against monetary debasement, while warning that its short-term price remains highly volatile and driven by market cycles.