Russian Deputy Finance Minister Chistyukhin says cryptocurrency regulation law may take effect September 1, 2026.

MOSCOW, June — The 25 basis point cut in the key rate this June does not indicate that the Central Bank will maintain similar reductions moving forward, according to the head of the Central Bank's department.

Financial experts indicate that the quarterly candlesticks for gold have not demonstrated bullish trends.

Speculators Boost Yen Short Positions Near Record Levels, CFTC Data Show; Bank of Japan Vows Action

Google fined 4.1 billion euros by EU antitrust court ruling; decision underscores regulatory hurdles for the tech firm in Europe.

Open interest in Solana (SOL) surged to its highest in five weeks, according to Santiment data. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) remain stable.

Former President Trump reiterated his stance on China, stating that the U.S. will not permit China to gain control over the Panama Canal. He emphasized the canal's strategic importance. The U.S. is actively working to push China out of the region, with U.S. Minister of War Hegseth asserting that the U.S. is liberating the Panama Canal from what he described as China's harmful influence.

Russia's Ministry of Finance has auctioned OFZ 26252 bonds totaling 97.76 billion rubles, with demand reaching 124.3 billion rubles. The weighted average yield was 14.85% annually.

Volkswagen senior executives express concerns over company’s viability, with six of nine board members indicating the situation is severe and three describing it as "tense," according to an internal survey reported by Der Spiegel. No executives dismissed the concerns. In January 2025, Reuters reported interest from Chinese buyers in acquiring struggling German auto factories, notably Volkswagen sites.

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Elon Musk's net worth surpasses Bitcoin's market cap.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Fedorov announced the imminent development of a ballistic missile equipped to strike targets within Russia.

Grayscale believes AAVE token is undervalued, expects it to reach $179 in 2024.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan states that BTC is currently a "BUY" and remains bullish in the long term.

Bank of France cuts 2026 GDP growth forecast, signals potential recession mitigation.

Russian IT company stock index has declined more sharply since the beginning of the year compared to the Moscow Exchange Index, which remains the main indicator. The steepest drops have been observed in firms that went public after the onset of the Ukraine conflict and prioritized replacing foreign technologies with domestic alternatives. Read more in the full article on Forbes.

Britain's consumer inflation rose 0.2% in May from the prior month, below analyst estimates of 0.4% and down from 0.7% in April, according to the Office for National Statistics. Year-over-year inflation stood at 2.8%, matching April's rate but below the 3% forecast. Core CPI increased 2.6% annually, slightly below expectations of 2.7% and up from 2.5% in the previous year.

UK May Consumer Price Index scheduled for release at 09:00 MSK.

Strive Asset Management, associated with Vivek Ramaswamy and linked to former Musk partner in the Government Efficiency Department (DOGE), has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 73 BTC.

Britain, Germany, Italy, and France suggest potential sanctions relief if Iran adopts transparent nuclear policies, according to joint statement.

Japan to explore rare earth metal mining in Greenland to reduce reliance on China, Nikkei reports.

Flights in western Iran canceled until further notice, reports TASNIM. Experts indicate a high likelihood of Iran conducting a missile strike on Israel tonight. Iran's airspace has been cleared, a typical procedure ahead of potential attacks or large-scale missile launches.

G7 summit scheduled for June 15-17 in France; President Trump to attend. Key topics: Iran, Ukraine.

Coinbase Launches 24/7 Perpetual Futures Trading for Gold and Silver in U.S.

Evaluations for SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic surge amid IPO talks; combined offerings could surpass $3 trillion, potentially triggering significant market influx. Limited free float may boost near-term investor enthusiasm, though upcoming insider stock sale restrictions could impose downward pressure.

Lithuania, Poland, and France to hold joint military exercises "Brave Boar 2026" near Suwalki Corridor, close to Russia and Belarus borders, Lithuanian Armed Forces says.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced the country's approval to commence negotiations on Ukraine's EU accession. The EU is set to begin substantive discussions on Ukraine's entry on June 15.

Ukraine steps up offensive against Central Russia; Zelensky declares implementation of long-range sanctions targeting Russia. Production of drones and missiles relocating outside Ukraine to NATO countries amid expert forecasts of increased drone and missile deliveries to Russia. Russia's Ministry of Defense previously disclosed locations of drone manufacturing facilities in Europe linked to Ukraine's armed forces.

North Korea Foreign Ministry declares denuclearization issue definitively and irrevocably closed, reaffirming plans to bolster nuclear capabilities.

British authorities intercepted Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel early Sunday, seizing the vessel in a joint operation with France.

Tesla Q2 profit beats estimates on resilient demand; shares rise

U.S.-Israel Talks Focus on Iran; Trump Discusses Iran Deal with Netanyahu WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Dow Jones) -- President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the memorandum of understanding with Iran, now entering negotiation stages. Although Israel is not a party to the agreement, Netanyahu expressed support for Trump's assurance that any final deal will encompass the removal of enriched uranium, dismantling of enrichment infrastructure, restrictions on missile production, and cessation of Iran's regional proxy support.

President Trump indicates possible reopening of Strait of Hormuz this Saturday or Monday; unaware if the strategic waterway has been open for several months.

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European Central Bank hikes interest rates; global monetary policy updates show varying central bank measures.

U.S. natural gas stocks report due from EIA at 5:30 p.m. Moscow time.

Iran has reportedly delivered its response to the United States' proposals to Pakistan, Al Hadath reports. The development comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and negotiations involving the three nations.

Tomato prices in the United States climb to 40-year high.

MOSCOW, June 1 (Dow Jones) — Aeroflot Group reported a 0.3% increase in passenger numbers in May, totaling 4.6 million passengers. For the period from January to May 2026, the group’s passenger transport rose by 2.1% to 11.3 million. More details in the report.

Cryptocurrency trading volumes have fallen to the lowest level in two years, according to industry data. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, a measure of market sentiment, currently indicates "extreme fear."

Iran has fully closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessel traffic in retaliation for U.S. attacks, according to reports. Tehran also targeted U.S. military installations and other regional targets.

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Cryptorank projects that the second quarter of 2026 could be the weakest in five years for IEO, ICO, and IDO markets.

President Donald Trump held a meeting with military leaders and advisors to discuss possible short, large-scale operations in Iran, Axios reports. He also pledged new, powerful strikes against Iran. Meanwhile, Hegseth arrived at U.S. Central Command headquarters.

Experts interpreting The Economist covers indicate we are at a critical juncture. June remains the calmest month of 2023, with turbulence anticipated through year's end.

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is attempting to consolidate at multi-year support levels.

Russia's Avito Travel has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Economic Development and the Center for Strategic Research to promote the "Golden Ring" route, which will mark its 60th anniversary next year. Preparations for the milestone are underway at the federal level following a directive from the President.

A court has denied Ak Bars Bank's request to seize EuroTrans assets valued at ₽2.3 billion.

Shareholders of EUROPLAN have approved the decision not to pay dividends for the year 2025.

Former President Trump to maintain maximum pressure on Iran as negotiations continue, Fox News reports.