President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with Indonesia, featuring a 19% tariff reduction on Indonesian goods from 32%. Indonesia also agreed to purchase 50 Boeing aircraft. More details are available in the full article.

MGKL Group acquires investment platform Resale Invest. Full story here.

Russia's markets opened lower on Monday amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and a cautious investor sentiment. The MOEX Russia Index declined by 1.2%, extending losses from previous sessions. Investors continue to monitor developments related to geopolitical tensions and economic data releases.

Bitwise forecasts Bitcoin reaching $140,000 to $150,000 amid "supply shock" dynamics, with corporations and ETFs accelerating accumulation faster than miners can supply; long-term holders also reduce exchange holdings, indicating increased retention.

Eurozone industrial production for May due at 12:00 MSK; Germany ZEW Economic Sentiment for July also due at 12:00 MSK.

Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen indicates EU nearing approval of 18th sanctions package against Russia, potentially including new oil price cap.

Jim Cramer recommends investors hold NVIDIA shares.

Santiment reports notable FOMO in Bitcoin presently, historically considered a bearish indicator.

Cryptocurrency markets see surge as Santiment reports spike in euphoria around SOL. Social media buzz indicates near sixfold increase in bullish comments compared to bearish, reaching 11-week high.

Sequans Communications acquires 683 BTC, boosting stock by 20%.

Paraguay invests in Polkadot (DOT) to tokenize an innovation hub, featuring a hotel, university, and data center.

Elon Musk clarifies opposition to Tesla-xAI merger

The Central African Republic's Minister of Trade announced the country's readiness to collaborate with Russia on diamond mining, according to a report by Kommersant.

U.S. considers additional tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases; China's July industrial profits data released at 04:30 MSK; EIA crude oil stocks report due at 17:30 MSK; Russia to announce CPI at 19:00 MSK; Russia's Ministry of Finance to hold auction for OFZ 26238 and 26249 securities; upcoming dividend declarations for Polymetal; reports expected from Kohl’s, NetApp, Agilent, among others.

U.S. to Implement Additional Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchases, Expected August 27, Navarro Says The Trump administration plans to impose new tariffs on India in response to its recent Russian oil imports, according to former trade advisor Peter Navarro. The notice was issued yesterday, indicating the tariffs are forthcoming.

U.S. to Announce Investment Deal with Japan, Securing About $550 Billion: Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross

U.S. stocks to kick off Q2 2025 earnings season this week; major banks including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, BlackRock, Wells Fargo, The Bank of New York Mellon, and State Street scheduled to report starting July 15.

Arthur Hayes forecasts upcoming mega altcoin season following Bitcoin's record run; sees Ethereum potentially hitting $10,000 in this cycle.

Switzerland preparing new proposal to U.S. aimed at easing trade tariffs, RTRS reports.

U.S. and Ukrainian officials expected to meet later this week, President Zelensky announces; discussions to include preparations for potential meeting with Putin.

Future U.S. actions on Russia-Ukraine to be shaped by Trump’s assessment of new ideas exchanged between Lavrov and Rubio, State Department says.

Russia's real estate prices expected to remain steady, says CFO of Etalon. For more details, see the full interview.

JPMORGAN'S DIMON SAYS 40-50% CHANCE OF RATES RISING IN US; NOTES TARIFFS CONTRIBUTE TO INFLATION, BUT IMPACT MAY BE DELAYED

The U.S. Energy Information Administration will publish its weekly natural gas inventory data at 5:30 p.m. Moscow time.

Brazilian Parliament advances discussion on strategic Bitcoin reserve; bill receives favorable initial feedback and proceeds to technical review ahead of upcoming vote.

Bit Digital aims to raise up to $300 million to acquire SOL for its balance sheet.

The Pentagon is set to become the largest shareholder in rare-earth magnet producer MP Materials.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and U.S. Senator Rubio confirm plans to restore contacts, potentially facilitated by resumption of direct air links between Russia and the U.S., according to the Russian Foreign Ministry — TASS.

Rumble has partnered with MoonPay to develop its Rumble Wallet, set to launch in Q3. For additional information, refer to the company’s announcement.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio winked at Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov ahead of their meeting in Kuala Lumpur, CNN reports.

Galaxy, Jump, and Multicoin to Raise $1 Billion for SOL Token Acquisition, BBG Reports.

Tesla to integrate Chatbot Grok into vehicles by next week, CEO Elon Musk says.

Coffee prices advance amid Trump's warning of potential 50% tariffs on imported Brazilian beans, according to FT.

European Parliament rejects motion of no confidence against Commission President von der Leyen, allowing her to remain in office.

Top 100 public companies holding BTC experiencing correction; shares of firms with Bitcoin on balance sheets may face significant distribution, experts say.

The volume of gold held in ETFs increased by 75 tons in June, the World Gold Council reported.

Live cattle futures surge to record highs, prompting analysts to recommend stockpiling steaks for the coming years.

U.S.-Brazil Relations Focus as Trump Criticizes Brazil’s Treatment of Bolsonaro; Brazilian President Reiterates Disapproval of U.S. Sanctions and Tariffs Former President Donald Trump launched a second consecutive day of criticism against Brazil’s handling of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, according to sources familiar with his remarks. Meanwhile, Brazil’s current President maintained a firm stance, expressing ongoing displeasure with U.S. sanctions and tariff measures.

Pumpfun commences countdown to PUMP token launch. Details available at here.

Xpeng to Unveil New P7 Model on August 27 in China

Airbus has secured a contract to supply advanced Spanish military radar satellites. Read more.

Russia temporarily transfers plastic products manufacturer Petrus to Tatneft management, according to decree.

U.S. copper prices are markedly higher than those elsewhere, potentially posing significant economic risks. Source.

Bitwise highlights that real-world asset tokenization is becoming a reality, with stocks and bonds transitioning to blockchain platforms. Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Chainlink offer viable investment opportunities in this emerging sector. Tokenizing 1-5% of the $257 trillion market could yield trillions in profits, the firm states.

Russia's VKCO Messenger MAX to enable bloggers to legally monetize income, experts say, TASS reports.

Australia — The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.85%, surpassing analysts' forecast of 3.60%.

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, marking a significant diplomatic gesture.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump told European leaders, "I think we will have a successful conversation. So far, the day has been successful," according to video.

Russia's stock market trading volume over the weekend of August 16-17 totaled ₽36.618 billion, Moscow Exchange's press service reported, according to RBC Investments. Saturday's turnover was ₽31.234 billion, with Sunday amounting to ₽5.384 billion. Approximately 700,000 transactions took place, with brokers noting investor activity was near record levels.

Scientists warn that a coronal hole on the Sun is expected to trigger geomagnetic storms on Earth on Tuesday and Wednesday, lasting for approximately two days.