Bitwise's European division estimates Bitcoin's current fair value at $224,000 based on their proprietary model.

Russia's AFC "Sistema" President Tagir Sitdekov stated that the merger of ride-sharing ventures "Urent" and "Whoosh" will not proceed, including via share exchange or capital participation, according to Interfax.

Microsoft shares remain under pressure, trading below their 200-day moving average.

Russian energy sector stakeholders remain divided on closing over a 1 trillion ruble deficit in "Rosseti" investment program by 2032, after a year of discussions. Majority favor increasing transmission tariffs, though the Ministry of Economy opposes this approach. — Ъ

Putin meets with global news agency leaders on the second day of SPIEF; no trade in Brazil; Australia's central bank governor to speak at 08:00 MSK; Swiss CPI data due at 09:30 MSK; ECB President Lagarde to speak at 11:00 MSK; US jobless claims report at 15:30 MSK; US natural gas storage data at 17:30 MSK; Bank of England governor to speak at 18:40 MSK; SpaceX to conduct IPO roadshow; lawsuit filed involving Rusagro's founder; GA and GEMA discuss dividend payments; earnings reports from CIEN, LULU, and DOCU expected today.

BitMine files for preferred share issuance, disclosures show. Company’s unrealized losses surpass $9 billion. CEO Tom Lee, the firm’s leading ETH purchaser, states Ethereum is in a "super-bull cycle" expected to last 10 to 15 years.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bescent expects the CLARITY Act to be enacted by this summer, implementing new regulations for the U.S. crypto sector.

MicroStrategy reports unrealized losses surpassing $8.5 billion from Bitcoin holdings.

Bitcoin approaches potential bottom, powered by theory suggesting proximity to global low. As a living organism, BTC's price dynamics are governed by power laws, akin to urban growth and natural phenomena, indicating potential for continuous expansion and significant wealth generation. Theory

Iran has outlined a four-stage plan for a deal with the United States, according to Fars News. The conditions remain the same, structured into four phases, but the U.S. is reportedly not agreeing to these terms.

MOSCOW (Dow Jones) — The volume of precious metals trading on the Moscow Exchange increased 2.4-fold year-on-year in May, totaling 295.1 billion rubles, according to a report.

Social media crowds are eagerly anticipating a drop in Bitcoin; sentiment toward BTC has fallen to "extreme fear," according to Santiment data.

Lenta's acquisition of O'Key will enable the company to secure nearly 40% of the hypermarket market, Vedomosti reports. Vedomosti

The United States and Iran conducted renewed strikes amid ongoing “ceasefire,” with U.S. forces targeting a ground control site on Qeshm Island and Iran striking U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

The foreign exchange market shows USDCNY at 6.76 and USDTRUB at 76.4.

US API to release oil inventory report between 23:30-23:40 Moscow time.

ASTR to propose up to 2% share buyback to fund management incentive program. The company intends to recommend the strategy to its board of directors. Further details available in the company's recent press release.

Rubio: U.S. policy on Taiwan remains unchanged amid Trump's China visit; planning $14 billion arms transfer to Taipei. Taipei Times reports Taiwan to buy $280 million in U.S. weapons in 2026.

Russian investment bank Sinara begins accepting applications for blocked asset exchange; deadline June 15. Details available on bank's website.

B2B-Center Board of Directors approves Q1 2026 dividends of 5.19 RUB per share; AGM scheduled for June 30, record date July 11.

Commerzbank trims 2026 gold forecast to $4,800 from $5,000.

Charles Schwab to Launch Spot Crypto Trading for Institutional Clients by 2027, CEO Says

Azerbaijan and the U.S. signed a framework agreement on the extraction and supply of rare earth metals.

June 1 – Former President Donald Trump reportedly rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with strong language over the escalation in Lebanon during a phone call, Axios reports.

U.S. stocks have never experienced a "peak" in June, according to data covering 1950 to 2025.

Global money supply M2 has increased by more than $17 trillion, fueling ongoing inflation pressures in leading economies, a development rarely highlighted by analysts.

Speculators bet on U.S. gas exchange prices declining for the first time since 2024, citing increased domestic production and expected export decreases, Bloomberg reports.

Strategy CEO Phong Le indicates company may sell Bitcoin if advantageous to shareholders, despite long-term accumulation strategy, in FOX interview.

USD/CNY at 6.77; USD/RUB at 75.32.

Australia, Japan, China, and India to release May Manufacturing PMI data, starting at 02:00 MSK. Switzerland to announce Q1 2026 GDP at 10:00 MSK. Eurozone, Germany, and U.K. to report Manufacturing PMI figures. Russia to hold a financial stability press conference at 15:00 MSK. U.S. to release S&P and ISM Manufacturing PMI data. CME to launch Bitcoin volatility futures.

Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Taylor Morrison at $72.50 per share, a premium over last Friday’s close of $58.50.

Europe's average spring gas prices rise over 33% YoY, TASS reports.

Wealthy families globally are reducing their holdings of US dollar assets amid geopolitical tensions and mounting national debt, a recent survey indicates. The shift signals growing concerns about the US economic outlook, driven by factors including market concentration risks, fears of an AI asset bubble, volatile economic policies, and escalating bond yields and debt levels. Further details are available on Reuters and CNBC.

SpaceX awarded $4.16 billion U.S. Space Force contract for aerial threat detection, WSJ reports.

Retail investors accounted for 46.3% of the new yuan-denominated OFZ issuance, while banks purchased 40.8%, according to the Ministry of Finance. Institutional investors, including management companies, investment firms, and insurance companies, acquisitioned 12.9%. For more information, click here.

EU foreign ministers took no decisions on potential talks with Russia or on the candidacy of a European negotiator; discussions on EU conditions for negotiations and the selection of a negotiator to be deferred to the June EU summit in Brussels, TASS reports.

MOSCOW, June 2 (Dow Jones) — The Moscow Exchange began trading futures on depository receipts of leading global firms, including TSM, SAP, Sony, Toyota, PDD, JD.com, Novartis, and ASML, today. For further details, see the exchange’s website.

VanEck CEO Jan van Eck remains optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term prospects; however, he warns that 2026 could potentially trigger a significant market downturn within the ongoing four-year halving cycle.

Uganda closes border with Democratic Republic of Congo amid Ebola outbreak. mt in max

YEREVAN—Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced plans to construct a transit gas pipeline through the country, stating Armenia will receive gas in exchange for facilitating its transit.

Former U.S. President Trump has voiced support for Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections. In a recent meeting with voters, Pashinyan reaffirmed his dedication to ongoing reforms aligned with European standards and announced the passage of legislation to initiate Armenia's accession process to the EU.

Oil prices rise 4%.

U.S. Conducts Strike on Iranian Territory; IRGC Responds with Attack Near Bandar Abbas; Israel Launches Major Strike on Lebanon; Markets Decline, Oil Rises. Link:

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The US dollar is valued at 6.78 Chinese yuan and 75 Russian rubles in the foreign exchange market.

Snowflake shares rise approximately 30% amid expanded partnership with Amazon Web Services in cloud technology offerings.

Former President Donald Trump warns that Hegset will "wipe out" Iran if it fails to comply with U.S. demands.

Ukrainian President Zelensky orders military to prepare for additional two to three years of conflict, sources say.

At 11:00 Moscow time, Europan will host an investor call. The session can be viewed via this link.

Britain and Poland to Sign Defense and Security Pact

Canada to supply LNG to Germany, boosting Europe's energy security; details in Bloomberg article.