Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio discussed efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis, following agreements made at the Alaska summit. Both underscored the need to accelerate efforts to restore embassy operations. Lavrov expressed Russia’s willingness to coordinate with the U.S. to address underlying issues of the crisis. The officials reviewed bilateral relations, including restoring socio-political contacts, and agreed to maintain constructive dialogue between the foreign ministries. - Russian MFA

Tether's new valuation positions CEO as fifth-richest individual worldwide with a net worth of $224 billion, according to Bloomberg.

Executive Director of Trump's digital assets, Bo Hines, transitioning to private sector, Fox News reports.

German government official expresses optimism following Trump's remarks, hoping for more detailed discussions on sanctions against Russia, RTRS reports.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), linked to former President Donald Trump, plans to establish a publicly traded company focused on acquiring WLFI tokens. The company aims to raise approximately $1.5 billion in its initial fundraising efforts. More information is available at Bloomberg.

Eric Trump issues warning to BTC and ETH investors, urges them to cease betting against cryptocurrencies, warning they "will be crushed."

Take-Two Interactive shares gain approximately 5% ahead of "Grand Theft Auto 6" launch scheduled for May 26, 2026.

Fundamental Global Inc. to raise $5 billion to purchase Ethereum for its balance sheet.

PhosAgro forecasts 16% production increase by 2030 versus 2024 levels.

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.