Nomura plans to acquire a license in Japan to provide cryptocurrency trading services to institutional clients.

The United States plans to supply Ukraine with new intelligence to facilitate longer-range strikes on Russian territory, sources say. Meanwhile, the UK is already aiding Ukraine in planning and executing deep strikes into Russia.

European officials plan to lift sanctions on assets associated with Oleg Deripaska to compensate Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International for losses related to Russia, according to the Financial Times. The European Union intends to transfer approximately €2 billion in assets to Raiffeisen Bank as part of the settlement.

AHEAD: US ADP Nonfarm Employment Change for July due at 3:15 PM MSK.

Authorities approve dividend allocations from RusHydro for investments, according to Tsivilev.

Russia aims to boost gas deliveries to China from Arctic LNG-2 and Sakhalin-2 projects, according to Tsivilev.

Cocoa bean prices hit lowest levels since November 2024.

India's central bank keeps interest rate at 5.5%, in line with prior and expected levels.

Thumzup Media, supported by Donald Trump Jr., plans to expand its Dogecoin mining capacity following a $2.5 million investment in DogeHash Technologies. The funding aims to enhance the company's cryptocurrency mining operations. (Source: PR Newswire)

India's Russian oil imports declined in September amid diplomatic negotiations in the U.S., though supply levels remain elevated, Bloomberg reports.

OPEC+ JMMC to convene today to review oil market conditions; meetings held bi-monthly. Full OPEC+ gathering scheduled for October 5 to determine November oil output plan.

Russian firm Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company (UMMC) is in negotiations to acquire a controlling stake in UGK from Rosimushchestvo, according to reports from Izvestia. The transaction is valued between 50 billion and 100 billion rubles.

U.S. War Secretary Hegset emphasizes urgency at generals' assembly, stating, "America needs to become stronger and as soon as possible. There's no time for games; we must be ready." Trump's address also expected.

Russia anticipated to reduce state support for viticulture and winemaking by 7.7% in 2026, Interfax reports.

European Commission planning to propose 'reparation loan' to Kyiv backed by Russian assets, spokesperson Balazs Ujvari says during Brussels briefing; no asset confiscation involved. More details at report.

Sweden exploring potential development of nuclear weapons, reports Time.

President Trump announces productive talks with China's Xi, signs executive order on TikTok; Oracle and DELL reportedly involved in TikTok deal, sources say.

European Union to impose 25-50% tariffs on Chinese steel imports in coming weeks, Handelsblatt reports.

Russia, U.S. to Hold Third Round of Talks on Bilateral Relations This Fall MOSCOW—Officials from Russia and the United States are scheduled to convene a third round of talks this autumn to address issues affecting bilateral relations, TASS reported. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during a meeting with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, indicated there was mutual interest in advancing projects aligned with both nations’ interests.

Grayscale Research suggests potential for an "alt season" to commence in Q3 2025, aligning with Coinbase's earlier forecast for an altcoin rally during the same period.

U.S. postpones sanctions on Serbia's NIS until after October 8-9 talks between Trump and Vučić, RTVS reports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend G20 summit in South Africa this November, according to Russian G20 sherpa Svetlana Lukash in an interview with RIA Novosti. Read more

Gold jewelry sales in India are expected to decline during the upcoming festive season due to elevated gold prices, according to BBG.

US Dollar Index (DXY) may have formed a double bottom, potentially signaling a warning for the gold market.

Russia's Ministry of Finance plans to increase the preferential insurance contribution rate for the IT sector to 15% from 7.6%, according to Vedomosti.

Turkish Airlines to purchase 50 Boeing aircraft, expanding fleet and aviation capabilities.

The U.S., under former President Trump, is proposing a new plan to restrict chip imports, according to WSJ. The administration plans to implement tariffs on companies that do not meet a 1:1 production ratio between domestic and foreign outputs, with the goal of aligning domestic production with imports.

SHANGHAI—The international operations center for China's digital yuan has launched in Shanghai. "The launch of the center is a significant step in the development of the digital yuan, which will contribute to strengthening China's influence in the global financial system," Xinhua reported. China has previously indicated plans to accelerate the internationalization of the yuan amid increasing global trade tensions.

Turkey and the U.S. sign memorandum of cooperation in nuclear energy, says Turkey's Minister of Energy.

European Union plans to impose tariffs between 25% and 50% on Chinese steel and related products, Handelsblatt reports.

Former U.S. President Trump describes meeting with Turkish President Erdogan at the White House as “excellent.”

The U.S. Department of Justice is planning to open an investigation into the George Soros Foundation, according to a report by the New York Times.

Elon Musk's xAI reaches deal with U.S. government to expand access to AI bot Grok.

RedotPay, a crypto payment platform, has reached unicorn status.

Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes face decline in luxury electric vehicle sales; details at BBG.

Shareholders of Ozon Pharmaceuticals approve 1H 2025 dividends at 2.5 RUB per share; record date October 6.

Philippines launches blockchain transparency system for DPWH amid protests over flood project corruption allegations

An official from the Trump administration said the U.S. is engaging with the G7 and EU on trade measures related to rare earth metals, including potential tariffs and minimum price policies, to prevent price dumping. Earlier reports indicated the G7 is considering export tariffs on Chinese rare earth metals.

European car sales increase as electric and hybrid vehicle demand drives growth, says the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association.

The latest foreign exchange rates show USDCNY at 7.123 and USDTRUB at 84.7.

Kallas said the EU will not pressure the U.S. to impose sanctions on Hungary over its Russian oil imports.

Greece, U.S. Energy Ministers Discuss "Vertical Gas Corridor" in EU, TASS Reports

EIA reports a decline in crude oil inventories by 0.607 million barrels, compared to expectations of a 0.800 million barrel increase. The decline follows a prior decrease of 9.285 million barrels.

Russia's steel production declined by 4.6% in August and by 4.8% year-to-date, totaling 46.1 million tons, according to WSA.

Global steel production rose 0.3% YoY in August, reaching 145.3 million tons, the World Steel Association reports.

Hungary plans to refuse a request from former U.S. President Donald Trump to halt Russian oil purchases, Bloomberg reports.

MAX sustains top position among Russian Google Play applications for over a month.

Russia's economy remains stable and has largely adapted to meet military needs, effectively covering all front demands, Peskov says in response to claims that the West may attempt to strangle the Russian economy. More details

Someone posted a tweet on Sam Bankman-Fried's X account, causing crypto enthusiasts to pump the FTT token by 50%.

Alibaba Cloud unveils new initiatives to further develop artificial intelligence innovations.