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Venezuela, Iran remain major oil suppliers to China, analysts say. U.S. operations in Venezuela under Trump administration and potential actions against Iran could be viewed by Beijing as threats to energy security, potentially harming China-U.S. relations and prompting broader geopolitical repercussions.

Chinese Ambassador to Moscow Zhang Hanhui says US arms sales to Taiwan undermine peace in Taiwan Strait; China will respond decisively to provocations on the Taiwan issue.

Grayscale's head of research, Zach Pandl, predicts 2026 could mark the start of an "institutional era" for cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin expected to hit a new all-time high in the first half of the year, CNBC reports.

Former President Trump reports successful completion of medical examination and cognitive abilities test.

Ukrainian President Zelensky offered head of military intelligence Budanov the position of head of the presidential office following Yermak's dismissal amid corruption allegations; Budanov accepted the position.

Most users on Polymarket predict Bitcoin will either reach $100,000 or drop to $75,000 by 2026. The probability of Bitcoin surpassing its all-time high and reaching $130,000 in 2026 is estimated at 35%, according to Polymarket.

China launches public consultation on national standard for electric vehicle solid-state batteries.

Economist Peter Schiff said that if Strategy's shares were included in the S&P 500, they would rank as the sixth-worst performer in 2025 with a 48% decline. Schiff criticized Michael Saylor's strategy, stating it has eroded shareholder value.

BEIJING, Jan 2 (Dow Jones) -- Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is forecast to overtake Tesla to become the world's leading EV seller by the end of 2025, according to a CNBC report.

European stocks open 2026 at new record highs, reports Reuters.

Europe's LNG imports hit a record 142 bcm in 2025, up 28% annually, Gas Infrastructure Europe reports.

The S&P 500 may experience a sharp decline similar to the February-March 2025 period when tariffs imposed by former President Trump unsettled markets; sources note potential geopolitical developments could be the trigger.

U.S. - Donald Trump's family wealth rose 70% during his presidency, Bloomberg reports.

Reliance Industries to import Russian Urals crude, according to Kpler. Reports from late December 2025 suggest the Indian conglomerate has resumed procurement from non-U.S.-sanctioned suppliers.

U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian-Serbian firm NIS until Jan. 23, Serbian Energy Minister Dubravka Đedović-Handanović says.

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro disclosed that former U.S. President Donald Trump called him from the White House on November 21, engaging in a ten-minute conversation described as respectful and friendly. Maduro added that subsequent developments were unpleasant. Analysts caution that U.S. involvement in a new Latin American conflict could pose political risks for Trump ahead of the 2024 elections, amid 80% of Americans opposing another Vietnam- or Afghanistan-style war.

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Bitcoin closed each year with the following prices on New Year’s Eve: 2013, $755; 2014, $320; 2015, $430; 2016, $965; 2017, $14,155; 2018, $3,740; 2019, $7,195; 2020, $29,000; 2021, $49,305; 2022, $16,595; 2023, $42,560; 2024, $95,650; 2025, $87,580.

Binance reports surpassing 300 million users, according to a company letter.

Russia approves national "Technological Support for the Bioeconomy" project, targeting growth across chemistry, food, energy, medicine, ecology, and agriculture sectors. Minister Denis Manturov projects a 96% increase in bioeconomy output by 2030, aiming for 40% technological independence. President Putin previously set a goal to develop the bioeconomy sector by 2031.

By the end of 2025, gasoline AI-92 prices increased by 2%, while AI-95 rose 4.6%, according to exchange data.

Chinese tech companies have ordered 2 million H200 chips for 2026, significantly surpassing NVIDIA's current stockpile of 700,000 units. Authorities in China have not yet approved the shipments. More details are available at RTRS.

Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced an inflow on December 30, marking the first in a week, according to SoSoValue. Checkonchain reported yesterday that, for the first time since July, long-term holders have ceased selling BTC and shifted to net buying. More insights are available here.

dYdX announces purchase of 7.5 million DYDX tokens in buyback; plans to acquire additional 1.8 million tokens.

Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO on Dec. 31, 2025.

Ukraine faces heightened diplomatic pressure after Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly attempted to strike Putin's residence, Financial Times reports.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News that Hamas must be eradicated. Earlier, CNN reported that Netanyahu, during a meeting with President Trump, will seek U.S. approval for a new operation in Gaza.

BEIJING—Chinese President Xi Jinping extended New Year greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressing a willingness to pursue new accomplishments together in 2026, according to CCTV.

China's Composite PMI rose to 50.7 in December from 49.7 in November, marking expansion for the first time since March, according to a CNBC report. The Services PMI increased to 50.2 from 49.5, while the Manufacturing PMI advanced to 50.1 from 49.2, exceeding expectations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held an online meeting with EU leaders. He added that national security advisors from the coalition will convene in Ukraine on Jan. 3. The next high-level gathering with the "coalition of the willing" is scheduled for Jan. 6 in France.

Chicago PMI for December rises to 43.5; surpasses forecast of 40 and previous 36.3.

Russia's central bank to survey crypto investments, lending from Jan 2026 to May 2026; additionally to examine individual digital asset investments linked to crypto prices from Jan 2026 to June 2026. Schedule available at tass.ru. Finance minister Siluanov says crypto regulation bills to be submitted to State Duma in first half of 2026.

Tether issues 1 billion USDT tokens, impacting overall market liquidity.

Dmitry Medvedev extends New Year wishes to Volodymyr Zelensky; "Swan Lake" broadcasted on UVB-76 radio station.

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U.S. October S&P Case-Shiller Index rises 1.31% YoY, beating forecast of 1.1%, down from prior 1.36%

FTSE 100 closes at record high amid investor optimism.

The United States is scheduled to release the ADP Employment data on Wednesday at 16:15 Moscow time.

The U.S. dollar posts its steepest decline against major currencies since 2017, ending 2025 with notable depreciation.

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Property prices in China continue to decline, diminishing the appeal of luxury real estate as an investment and a store of value. Owners of high-end properties are increasingly shifting their focus to cryptocurrencies, according to reports.

Telegram may incorporate integrated casino features, as the platform tests Emoji Stake, a product combining betting and casino elements. Further information available at source.

Venezuela is starting to shut down oil wells amid U.S. sanctions, leading to a halt in oil flows. For more details, visit the full article on Bloomberg.

Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe declined by 44%, reaching levels not seen in decades, according to a Reuters report. For additional information, visit Reuters.

China mandates that domestic chip manufacturers secure a minimum of 50% market share using domestic equipment, Reuters reports.