Rubio, Mexico's Foreign Minister de la Fuente Discuss Counter-Narcotics Efforts; Topics Include Dismantling Narco-Terrorist Networks and Halting Fentanyl, Arms Trafficking Following Trump's Announcement of Possible Ground Strikes in Mexico

Scandinavian nations reject Trump’s claims of Russian and Chinese ships near Greenland, according to FT. Despite denials, concerns remain in Denmark. Trump previously stated Greenland requires protection from Russia and China. Learn more.

Tether's USDT stablecoin sees widespread adoption in Venezuela, serving as a means to circumvent sanctions and hedge against hyperinflation, WSJ reports. The influence of Tether in the country is anticipated to increase amid recent U.S. leadership changes, potentially supporting investigations into funds allegedly embezzled by Maduro's regime. For more information, visit mt in max.

Tether registers Hadron trademark in Russia, its asset tokenization platform. More details available at here.

Japan observes Coming of Age Day on Monday with no trading activity. Tuesday features remarks from the Bank of England Governor along with release of US CPI and New Home Sales data. Wednesday encompasses China’s trade figures and Russia’s currency sales. Thursday’s economic calendar includes releases from the UK, Eurozone, and US. Friday’s calendar concludes with US and Russian industrial production data. Crypto events update forthcoming.

Canada fears it might become the next target for Trump after Venezuela and Greenland, reports BBG. mt in max

Belgium's Defense Minister Theo Francken called on the country to prepare for the "war of the future," emphasizing the need for modernization of military capabilities to address emerging threats involving drones and AI technology. Francken warned that Belgium is currently unprepared for potential future conflicts.

WASHINGTON—Former President Donald Trump signed an order freezing funds from Venezuelan oil sales held in or entering U.S. accounts, aiming to safeguard revenues for both American and Venezuelan citizens. The decree prohibits transactions involving these funds without prior approval. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen indicated that sanctions against Venezuela could be eased next week, potentially permitting increased oil exports. More

Israel on high alert amid potential U.S. strike on Iran, according to reports. During a Saturday phone call, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Senator Rubio discussed the likelihood of a U.S. military operation in Iran, RTRS reports.

Denmark's Prime Minister Frederiksen expressed shock over Trump's comments concerning Greenland, The New York Times reports. Europe currently lacks a cohesive strategy to prevent U.S. acquisition of Greenland, according to The Financial Times. mt in max

Experts project widespread adoption of stablecoin cards by 2026. mt in max

Michael Burry disclosed holdings of put options on Oracle stock. Oracle's shares declined 30% in Q4 2025, marking the worst quarterly performance in 24 years. Concerns over Oracle's debt levels rose as a key issue in the US equity market late in 2025. For more details, see Bloomberg article and MarketWits.

Praxis, a U.S.-based startup, announced plans to establish Greenland as a cryptocurrency state, with U.S. crypto experts predicting the country will become a major cryptocurrency mining hub. Former President Trump yesterday stated the annexation of Greenland is inevitable. Details

Russia and Venezuela reaffirm their strategic partnership, says Russian Ambassador to Caracas Sergei Melik-Bagdasarov to TASS.

The United States and Ukraine are in talks over two major economic agreements, including an $800 billion post-war recovery plan for Ukraine and the establishment of a bilateral free trade agreement. mt в max

United States, under former President Donald Trump, expressed opposition to Russia and China's presence in Greenland, citing geopolitical concerns. More information available at mt in max.

Trump to meet with executives from 17 U.S. oil firms to discuss Venezuela investment risks, including potential oil price collapse and shift away from Venezuela to U.S. operations.

US Supreme Court expected to rule on Trump tariffs soon after 18:00 MSK; poll estimates a 26% probability the Court will uphold the tariffs. Sources suggest if deemed illegal, the administration may pursue alternative strategies to retain or introduce tariffs. More details at here.

Following a jobs report, traders have fully priced in a pause by the Federal Reserve at the January meeting, according to Bloomberg. More details are available on mt in max.

Lurie declined to accept Dolina's apartment due to an error in the transfer deed. Dolina was absent from the transfer ceremony as she is currently outside Russia. mt in max

Venezuelan stocks surged nearly 200% following President Maduro's dramatic New Year abduction. More on mt

South Korea to Launch 24-Hour Forex Trading in July

Intel shares gain 2% after Trump announces successful meeting with CEO; praises U.S. government’s stake in the company.

Dolina vacates property, marking notable development in the real estate sector today.

Warner Bros. senior executives have privately indicated openness to resume negotiations with Paramount should the company raise its bid, according to Semafor. Paramount confirmed its offer to acquire Warner Bros. at $30 per share.

A peace plan, coordinated with Ukraine by Witkoff and Kushner, has been handed to Kirill Dmitriev for delivery to Vladimir Putin. With agreement reached with Ukraine on most aspects, the White House seeks a clear response from Putin regarding this proposal, Axios reports.

Venezuela actively cooperating with U.S. on oil export plans, FT reports.

Russia protests U.S. seizure of tanker amid tensions in Euro-Atlantic region, Moscow calls for Washington to cease 'unlawful' actions and adhere to maritime laws, Russian Foreign Ministry says.

Wintermute's Head of OTC Trading, a unit of one of the world's largest crypto market makers, reports notable activity in purchasing call options on bitcoin with strike prices between $98,000 and $100,000 since the start of the year. Large traders are positioning for a bullish move in BTC during the current quarter. More details available here.

J.D. Vance states U.S. regards Greenland as critically important for missile defense infrastructure.

Trump discusses Colombia with president via phone, plans upcoming White House meeting.

Bitcoin (BTC) could experience a surge similar to the 2018-2022 period, potentially generating substantial gains for investors, according to a recent presentation. Details and seasonality data available via linked presentation.

Short interest in U.S. stocks is rapidly increasing; the average short interest in S&P 500 stocks has hit a decade-high, Goldman Sachs reports.

Morgan Stanley files for Ethereum spot ETF, marking a notable development in the cryptocurrency sector.

UK Ministry of Defense reports assistance to US authorities in seizing tanker "Mariner" at request of US government.

Polymarket announces exclusive partnership with Dow Jones Media to supply prediction market data to Barron's and The Wall Street Journal.

The United States has not signed the security guarantees declaration for Ukraine; only the "coalition of the willing" has, Politico reports. Details in mt

David Sachs, dubbed "crypto czar," met with Senators to support the CLARITY Act, which seeks to define cryptocurrencies as securities or commodities. Industry analysts indicate that legislative approval could be delayed until 2027, with full implementation projected around 2029, as lawmakers aim to reduce regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. crypto sector.

MSCI will keep companies holding cryptocurrency on their balance sheets in its indexes, reversing previous considerations for removal.

China's gold purchases continue for 14th consecutive month despite record-high prices, data shows.

Chevron and Quantum Energy Partners preparing bid for LUKOIL overseas assets, FT reports. The US firms have partnered to acquire LUKOIL assets.

A senior White House official said President Trump hopes to acquire Greenland during his current term. The White House has not dismissed the possibility of military action to obtain Greenland, RTRS reports. Rubio informed Congress that Washington intends to purchase Greenland, WSJ reports.

U.S. to hold discussions with Ukraine in Paris today, centering on geopolitical issues and cooperation.

Kazakhstan markets closed for Christmas holiday. Moscow Exchange remains shut; SPB Exchange continues operations. Japan’s Services and Composite PMI scheduled for 03:30 MSK. Eurozone releases consumer inflation (CPI) at 13:00 MSK. In the U.S., ADP Employment data due at 16:15 MSK, alongside Factory Orders, JOLTS job openings, and ISM Services PMI at 18:00 MSK. EIA oil inventory report also expected at 18:30 MSK.

Nickel prices surged 10% in London trading, marking the largest daily increase since December 2022.

Morgan Stanley forecasts gold will reach $4,800 by Q4 2026.

The Clash Report releases map highlighting potential future U.S. attacks on Greenland, Cuba, Iran, Mexico, Colombia, Panama, and Canada; further details available at here.

Morgan Stanley files for spot SOL ETF, indicating plans to expand crypto investment offerings.

Central banks worldwide have maintained a two-year streak of monetary easing, with Goldman Sachs expecting this trend to persist through 2024.

DIOD reports 20% increase in profit in recent evaluation.