Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested in an interview with Fox that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin could take place "for example, in Kazakhstan."

Union Jack Oil (UJO) shares up 2% after announcement of Bitcoin mining plans

Iran must not possess nuclear weapons, said former President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly. live RUS live ENG

China's exports in July increased 7.2% year-over-year, exceeding analysts' estimates of 5.4% and up from 5.8% in the previous month, according to official customs data. Imports rose 1.1%, matching June's level but below the 4.1% consensus forecast. The data indicates a recovery in trade activity, with exports outperforming expectations and imports showing cautious growth. For additional details, see the full report on CNBC.

Rusal confirms ongoing negotiations with Egypt, with a focus on the reconstruction and modernization of Egyptalum's facilities.

Sources indicate that recent measures may signal the start of intensified U.S. sanctions on Russia. Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on India's imports of Russian oil, targeting Moscow’s energy revenues and seeking to influence President Putin’s Ukraine policy. The administration is also assessing additional sanctions on Russia’s covert oil tanker operations and affiliated entities.

Ukrainian President Zelensky authorizes several new SBU operations after discussions with head Vasyl Maliuk concerning previous actions against Russia.

Taiwan receives first batch of new combat drones from the United States, marking progress in military modernization developments.

LNZL plunges 21%, LNZLp down 21% amid discrete auction for LNZL securities.

NYP describes sanctions against Russia after Trump's deadline as "not inevitable." The publication suggests that the U.S. might not impose sanctions on Russia once the deadline passes.

BitMine, led by Tom Lee from Fundstrat, reports holding 2,416,054 ETH, representing over 2% of total supply.

Democratic senators cite weakening of U.S. sanctions against Russia during Trump administration, report indicates.

China-U.S.: Trump scheduled to meet with Xi Jinping pending trade deal finalization, administration confirms.

Snap shares decline 15% after report.

Metamask to launch new token "Metamask USD," issued by Stripe.

U.S. Treasury ETF TLT hits five-month high as long-term bond yields decline.

Federal Reserve FOMC cuts target rate to 4.25%, down from 4.50%; forecasts indicate additional 50 basis point reduction this year. Miran, a Trump appointee, supported a 50 basis point cut. Fed commits to ongoing balance sheet reduction.

USA – March 27, 2024 – Discussion highlighted potential spike in S&P 500 to 6,116 points. April 9, 2025 – One day before market rally, announced buying activity. Current outlook on US market situation remains unspecified. Read more.

Russia's Central Bank has registered the prospectus for Glorax's shares, according to a release on its official website. Glorax previously announced plans for an IPO in early autumn.

Barry Silbert Reassumes Chairman Role at Grayscale Ahead of IPO; Details Available Link

Australia's manufacturing PMI for July registers at 51.3, down from 51.6 in June, signaling a modest contraction in manufacturing output.

The White House announced that President Trump will sign an order on July 31 imposing tariffs on countries without trade agreements with the United States.

X5 has paid compensation to the former X5 Retail Group N.V. for undistributed shares; the amount of compensation was not disclosed. For more details, visit the event page here.

Former President Donald Trump states he does not believe it's the right moment to request a ceasefire from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Brazilian President accuses U.S. of judiciary interference, vows to defend sovereignty; Foreign Ministry halts talks on reducing U.S. import tariffs following sanctions on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, sources say.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent releases video titled “Crypto, Welcome Home.” Experts acknowledge the video's poor production quality but praise its message.

U.S. imposes widest sanctions on Iran in seven years, targeting 50 individuals and entities. more details available here.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that before the next policy meeting, reports on employment and inflation will be released, providing guidance for future monetary policy decisions.

EU may decide on frozen Russian assets by October 23, BBG reports; summit in Copenhagen to address potential seizure of €170 billion in assets for Kyiv loans.

Bitcoin prices dip below $117,000, reaching weekly low.

A petition in Russia is challenging the increase in vehicle recycling fees. Petition organizers are calling for support against the heightened levies, which impact the auto industry. The debate underscores mounting concerns over economic effects on manufacturers and consumers.

Microsoft to invest over $30 billion in UK over four years, company president says. Former President Trump and leading US business executives to visit Britain from September 16-18.

Airbus exceeds second-quarter expectations, reaffirms full-year delivery forecast of 820 aircraft.

UK and US to deepen collaboration on cryptocurrencies, with a focus on stablecoins, Financial Times reports.

Russia's Seligdar reports a 0.642 billion ruble profit for the first half of 2025, reversing prior-year loss.

Coffee prices surpass $4 for the first time since April amid supply disruptions, according to Bloomberg. Arabica futures up 3.6%, marking a 47% rise since early August, driven by drought conditions in Brazil and U.S. tariff impacts. Arabica bean stockpiles on exchanges decline to lowest levels since May 2024.

Russia experiences a surge in AI-related job opportunities, with job seeker interest rising 2.5-fold, according to Avito Jobs via TASS.

Strategy to report new BTC purchases tomorrow; Michael Saylor releases BTC purchase tracker. Strategy consistently reports its BTC acquisitions the following day.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Latnik announced no grace periods will be extended beyond August 1. Former President Trump remains open to engaging in trade negotiations after that date.

New York Post reports that a hostile spacecraft may attack Earth in November, with potentially catastrophic consequences for humanity.

Galaxy Digital completes sale of 80,000 bitcoins.

Russia's Ministry of Education announced that the "Sferum" platform for communication among teachers, parents, and students will be integrated into the new national messenger MAX by September 2025. More details are available in the official announcement.

Demand for housing in Russia is expected to recover by 2027, with gradual improvement anticipated as the Central Bank's key interest rate approaches 10%, according to an Expert RA forecast.

President Trump may announce next week whether he will accept a trade deal with the European Union or impose 30% tariffs, Politico reports.

Serbia to Repatriate Entire Gold Reserves Amid Security Concerns, BBG Reports

China’s kindergarten enrollments decline 25% over four years amid demographic challenges, FT reports. Elon Musk previously warned of demographic crisis as a significant future issue for China. Bloomberg notes record-low marriage rates across the country.

Christie's International Real Estate launches dedicated crypto division, marking the first major U.S. brokerage to facilitate real estate transactions entirely in cryptocurrency without traditional banking involvement. More details here.

MOSCOW—The Central Bank of Russia is expected to lower its interest rate by 2 percentage points to 18%, according to a consensus among most investment firms and analysts.

Goldman Sachs expects the European Central Bank to refrain from additional rate cuts in 2023.

Eightco raises $270 million to acquire WLD tokens for balance sheet, signaling a major development in the crypto sector. OCTO shares jump 120%, indicating a pronounced shift in market dynamics.