Fundstrat co-founder and BitMine chairman Tom Lee revises year-end Bitcoin forecast to over $100,000 from $250,000, with potential for new highs.

The Bank for International Settlements reports that the volume of tokenized money market funds has surged nearly tenfold since 2023, reaching $9 billion.

Alfa-Leasing predicts 2025 will be the most challenging year in its history for the leasing market.

Russian companies submit shipment requests amid expectations of potential diesel export restrictions easing in 2026. Domestic price stabilization is supporting optimism among industry players regarding possible loosening of restrictions. — Ъ

Industrial profits in China fell 5.5% in October, the worst decline in five months, according to CNBC.

Russia’s social media word of the year is “AI,” followed by “Max” in second place and “labubu” in third, according to Medialogia ranking.

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio indicated to European counterparts that the U.S. prioritizes reaching an agreement on Ukraine before providing security assurances to Kyiv, Politico reported.

South Korea's largest crypto exchange, Upbit, has been targeted in a hacking incident resulting in an estimated $39 million theft on the Solana network. The exchange has temporarily suspended withdrawals and has pledged to compensate affected users.

USD/USD at 7.08, USD/RUB at 79.40 amid forex trading.

Russia likely to block WhatsApp in the near future, says Deputy Nemkin, TASS reports.

NASDAQ has filed an application with the SEC to increase the purchase limits on options for spot BTC ETFs by 40 times for institutional investors.

The Pentagon has called for Alibaba to be added to the U.S. government’s corporate blacklist due to alleged military ties to China.

U.S. stocks extend gains for a fourth straight session, with Goldman Sachs data showing hedge funds ramped up U.S. equity buys over the past two days to the highest in seven months. Gold and silver prices are climbing, while Bitcoin trades above $89,000 and Ethereum surpasses $3,000. U.S. markets will be closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving.

U.S. natural gas reserves data from EIA expected at 20:00 Moscow time.

U.S. crude oil inventories rose by 2.774 million barrels last week, the EIA reports, compared to analyst expectations of a 1.3 million barrel decline. The previous week’s data showed a 3.426 million barrel drawdown.

European Central Bank aims to boost global use of euro, Politico reports; EU seeks rapid agreement on frozen Russian assets, Reuters says.

A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Russia's Arctic LNG-2 has again begun offloading in China, according to data from LSEG and RTRS.

Ukrainian and Russian intelligence officials reportedly held a meeting in Abu Dhabi, according to Ushakov. A new U.S. representative unexpectedly attended the discussion, which was disclosed to Russia’s TV channel by journalist Zarubin. The meeting did not involve negotiations on a peace plan but focused on issues such as prisoner exchanges. Recent versions of former President Trump’s proposal were obtained but not formally discussed, according to U.S. officials.

T-Investments reintroduces iPhone access via the Financier app, enabling users to track Bybit crypto and utilize rapid trading features within a unified interface. Potential removal from the App Store continues to pose a risk.

Experts Warn IMOEX Traders of Increasing Leaks, Sources Cited; Advising Caution Pending Official Statements

Russian issuers' proposed and approved dividends for Q3 and the first nine months of 2025 are expected to decline nearly 50%, totaling approximately 640 billion rubles compared to 1.2 trillion rubles a year earlier, according to Kommersant. The number of companies announcing payouts also decreased from 28 to 23 year over year.

In November, approximately 50 cities across Russia saw new real estate developments experience an increase in prices, according to Mirkvartir.

MicroStrategy affirms it will maintain its position even if Bitcoin declines to $25,000, emphasizing the company's resilient strategy amid potential cryptocurrency market volatility. For further details, see their statement here.

A former boyfriend of Sam Altman was reportedly robbed of $11 million in cryptocurrency in the United States. For further details, see the full report here.

New Zealand central bank cuts interest rate to 2.25%, bringing it to its lowest in more than three years, aligning with analyst forecasts. The move indicates the conclusion of the easing cycle, CNBC reported.

NEW ZEALAND'S CENTRAL BANK SET TO ANNOUNCE RATE DECISION AT 0400 LOCAL TIME, FOLLOWED BY PRESS CONFERENCE AT 0500; U.S. GDP DATA, JOBLESS CLAIMS, AND DURABLE GOODS ORDERS DUE AT 1630; ADDITIONAL U.S. ECONOMIC DATA EXPECTED AT 1800; BEIGE BOOK TO BE RELEASED AT 2200; RUSSIA'S FINANCE MINISTRY CONDUCTS OFZ BONDS AUCTIONS; CENTRAL BANK PUBLISHES REPORT; BITWISE'S DOGE ETF DEBUT TRADES START TRADING ON NYSE.

Ukraine remains committed to joining NATO in the future, despite the U.S. peace plan, Yermak says, Axios reports.

Yermak says Zelensky eager to meet Trump soon to discuss peace deal, Axios reports; potential meeting scheduled for Thanksgiving, November 27. Trump and Melania to pardon turkeys and attend holiday at Mar-a-Lago; Trump expected at turkey pardon event, possibly to address Ukraine. Situation developing.

Russia's Central Bank eases restrictions for qualified investors, permits investment in cryptocurrency-linked instruments through mutual funds. See release for details.

Google shares rise 2% after reports that Meta, banned in Russia as extremist, plans to use Google’s AI chips; Nvidia and AMD decline 5% and 7% respectively.

MOSCOW, Nov 25 (Dow Jones) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan today for a scheduled state visit from November 25 to 27.

Rubio and Witkoff to skip potential Russia-U.S. talks in Abu Dhabi, NYT reports; Driscoll to attend, noted for his confrontational stance.

Russia’s Central Bank and Finance Ministry are discussing a possible shift away from the "super-qualified" classification in cryptocurrency investments, Chebeskov said. Details remain unspecified.

Moscow acknowledges modifications to Trump's Ukraine plan, underscoring the need for European participation in security talks at some stage. The Kremlin states Russia considers the American proposal significant and intends to engage with the U.S. approach to resolving Ukraine issues in the future.

DOMRF's IPO prompts Central Bank and government to uphold a specialized regulatory regime for the company's bonds; further details available here.

Arthur Hayes forecasts the Federal Reserve will soon commence large-scale asset purchases, leading to a surge in Bitcoin (BTC) prices.

CIAN reports 29% increase in Q3 2025 revenue to 4.1 bln rubles; nine-month revenue up 15% to 11.0 bln rubles. Read more:

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Rubio declines bilateral meetings with Kallas over Ukraine due to her tense relations with the Trump administration, Politico reports.

CryptoQuant reports a significant increase in short-term Bitcoin holder capitulation, a pattern historically preceding the formation of short-term market bottoms.

Central Bank approves state registration of additional issue and prospectus for ordinary shares of PJSC Winlab.

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll in Abu Dhabi for private peace discussions with Ukraine's GUR chief Kyrylo Budanov and Russian representatives, sources say, CBS News and Financial Times report.

Russian thermal coal prices delivered to China have surged to their highest level since December 2024, approaching $100 per ton, according to Kommersant.

Belarusian President Lukashenko to visit Myanmar soon; first trip to Southeast Asia, dates to be announced.

Dow Jones Newswires - November 25, 2025 Germany to release Q3 GDP at 10:00 MSK. U.S. ADP Nonfarm Employment data due at 16:15 MSK, followed by September PPI and retail sales reports at 16:30 MSK. Consumer confidence, pending home sales, and the Richmond Manufacturing Index for November scheduled for 18:00 MSK. API weekly crude oil inventory report at 00:30 MSK. Gazprom to review major projects. Moscow Exchange to launch new futures contracts and add eight securities. More

WHITE HOUSE SAYS U.S. CAN'T CONTINUE SELLING SUBSTANTIAL WEAPONS TO NATO INDEFINITELY

Russia’s “Basis” software developer’s board approves dividend policy ahead of IPO; dividends calculated based on NIC indicator, which factors in net profit less capitalized expenses, plus costs related to long-term incentive programs and intangible asset amortization. More details

U.K. Labour leader Keir Starmer says a “coalition of the willing” meeting on Ukraine is scheduled for Nov. 25.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are scheduled to hold a phone call on Nov. 24, according to Kremlin officials.

Key events this week include the conclusion of corporate earnings reports in the US and Europe, with ongoing releases in Russia. On Nov. 24, attention turns to the Ukraine EU summit; Japan suspends trading; US reports include the Chicago Fed National Activity and industrial production data. Nov. 25 highlights Germany’s GDP, US ADP Nonfarm Employment change, and retail sales figures. Nov. 26 centers on New Zealand’s central bank rate decision, alongside key US economic releases. Nov. 27 features China's industrial production data. On Nov. 29, markets in the US close early following Thanksgiving. For additional details on top token unlocks, click here.

BTC sentiment reportedly at two-year low, according to Santiment, based on social media bullish-to-bearish comment ratio.