President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to hold detailed discussions on "Power of Siberia - 2," Ushakov says. The official visit begins May 20 with a meeting at Beijing's central square.

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India plans to double or triple coal imports from Russia, says Deputy Minister of Steel to TASS.

Russia's crypto exchanges need to be regulated like banks to prevent exploitation by criminals, said German Neglyad, State Secretary and Deputy Director of Rosfinmonitoring, in an interview with RIA Novosti. For more details, visit max.ru.

On-chain activity for XRP is increasing again, according to Santiment data, as reported by mt в max.

Michael Saylor announced at Consensus 2026 in Miami that Stretch (STRC) is now the largest preferred stock globally. He highlighted that despite a 37% decline in Bitcoin over six months, STRC investors preserved their market value and received a 64% dividend yield. Some critics have described STRC as a "pyramid scheme." mt in max

British elections: Labour leader Keir Starmer plans to resign as Prime Minister and has already informed close associates, according to the Daily Mail.

A former government researcher funded by the CIA claimed this week that U.S. authorities have recovered remains of four distinct extraterrestrial species from crashed UFO debris. Further details are available in a report by the New York Post. Additional insights can be found on MarketTwits.

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MGTS to repurchase preferred shares at 1,501 rubles per share; plans to acquire 9.52 million shares during open application period from June 10 to September 13.

Former President Trump warns Iran could face destruction if it rejects nuclear deal; details via MarketTwits.

In March 2026, the balance of Russians' term deposits declined by nearly ₽290 billion, marking the first decrease since autumn 2022, RBC reported. Earlier in March, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov signaled a shift from bank deposits toward market investments. As interest rates decline, experts expect Russians' focus to move from savings accounts to equity markets. More info

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Japan's central bank is widely expected to raise interest rates in June, according to an RTRS survey of analysts.

Analysts broadly assess Trump's first day in China as a "failure," according to monitoring reports. mt in max

Cuba declares complete depletion of diesel and fuel oil reserves.

OPEC+ plans to steadily raise oil output each month, RTRS reports.

Commodity markets outperforming developed country financial markets for fifth consecutive year; cycle typically lasts around ten years, according to BofA. More details available at here.

US authorities have approved the sale of NVIDIA H200 chips to 10 Chinese firms, marking a notable development in tech trade relations, according to Reuters. Further information is available at MarketTwits.

Chinese automaker Xpeng in talks to purchase Volkswagen plant in Europe, FT reports. Reuters previously noted Chinese manufacturers’ interest in German factories, including Volkswagen, amid potential closures. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz has sold all its Berlin dealerships to a Canadian entrepreneur. More details available at MarketTwits.

US June 2025: Nearly 600,000 individuals placed $100 deposits for the $499 Trump T1 Phone; nearly one year later, delivery still delayed, terms updated with no guarantees of refunds or delivery. MAGAS ARE FUMING AFTER EMAIL CONFIRMS THEY WILL NEVER GET THEIR $500 TRUMP PHONES OR DEPOSITS BACK. Further details in mt в max.

Russia’s NOVABEV to hold meeting on May 14 to discuss 2025 dividend payout.

Neither Moscow nor Kyiv see much value in continuing negotiations, despite Trump's statements about the parties being close to a settlement, sources from the British FT report.

U.S. oil report due at 17:30 Moscow time; API inventories show a decrease of 2.188 million barrels.

Bitget survey indicates 50% of cryptocurrency investors consult AI for decision-making, reports BeInCrypto. For more information, visit mt in max.

U.S. appellate court grants temporary approval for Trump administration to implement 10% global trade tariff. For additional details, visit mt in max.

Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf states that Iran is prepared for all scenarios and warns they will be surprised. mt в max

Solana Rolls Out Major Alpenglow Update on Community Test Cluster Solana launched a significant update named Alpenglow on a community-developed test cluster, transitioning the blockchain to a new consensus architecture aimed at substantially reducing transaction completion times and enhancing network response speed. Block validation is expected to occur nearly instantly. Alpenglow is characterized as the most comprehensive change to Solana's core protocol to date. mt in max

Apple introduces end-to-end encryption for RCS messages in new beta update; enhances cross-platform messaging between iPhone and Android devices. Details available in company's release; additional updates can be found on the company's website.

Former President Trump stated that Iran "will no longer be laughing" amid ongoing talks, asserting that the leniency observed during the Obama and Biden administrations has ceased. For more details, visit mt in max.

More than 100 people have contracted norovirus on the Caribbean Princess cruise ship, according to the CDC. The agency notes that norovirus spreads rapidly among individuals, causing gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. Health officials and ecologists warn that failure to contain the virus could result in extensive onboard and community transmission. Read more.

Major oil and gas executives warn that a potential conflict with Iran would substantially disrupt global energy markets. Governments are expected to prioritize energy security, focusing on diversifying supply sources. Investments in oil exploration and production are projected to rise, while funding for low-carbon options like nuclear and geothermal energy will persist. mt в max

North Korea amends nuclear legislation to authorize automatic nuclear strike in response to potential elimination of Kim Jong Un by foreign adversary, The Telegraph reports. Details

BitGo CEO dismisses claims that quantum computing could compromise Bitcoin wallets by 2030; no substantiation provided. mt на max

BTC ETFs have experienced stagnant inflows since early May, after nearly continuous growth throughout April, according to Farside data. More details are available at mt in max.

Qatari LNG tanker transits Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran conflict began; passage authorized by Iran. More details available at Bloomberg. Follow updates on marketwits.

Spain reports two new hantavirus cases, one on Tristan da Cunha and the other in southern Spain, according to RTRS. Italy monitors four regions as a woman is quarantined in Florence. The MV Hondius cruise ship affected by hantavirus is headed to the Canary Islands, The Guardian reports. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is traveling to the Canary Islands for evacuation coordination. Spain mandates isolation for travelers upon arrival. The U.S. State Department plans to quarantine evacuated Americans in Nebraska.

Russian oil pipeline company Transneft to pay dividends based on 2025 results, according to Novak. More details available at mt in max.

Israel considers a deal with Iran unlikely, informing the U.S. that any escalation in military action should target all Iranian energy infrastructure within 24 hours. Several Arab nations also support strikes on Iran's energy facilities, Channel 12 reports.

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Tucker Carlson alleges he personally warned former President Trump that prominent figures urging action against Iran, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, News Corp Chairman Rupert Murdoch, conservative commentators Mark Levin, Ben Shapiro, and Marc Thiessen, either harbor animosity toward him or seek to undermine his presidency. mt в max

Coinbase reports Q1 earnings per share of -$1.49, versus expected $0.04; revenue at $1.41 billion, below estimates of $1.48 billion.

Israel reports first hantavirus case in patient originating from Eastern Europe, The Jerusalem Post reports. mt в max

Trump warns EU of July 4 deadline to meet trade deal obligations; tariffs on European goods may rise significantly if commitments are not fulfilled, reports mt in max.

Peter Schiff calls Strategy a Ponzi scheme and Bitcoin pyramid. More details available at mt in max.

Corporate America reports robust first-quarter performance in 2026; analysts upwardly revise earnings forecasts for 2026-2027, Goldman indicates. The "Magnificent Seven" outperforms peers with estimated profit growth of 32% in 2026, more than twice the S&P 500 average of 15%, JPMorgan states. mt in max

Private investors doubled their investments in securities on the Moscow Exchange in April — release. Additional insights available at mt in max.

Loss-making banks in Russia nearly doubled in first two months of 2026, Izvestia reports. According to Central Bank data, approximately 20% of Russian banks were unprofitable by end of January-February 2026, increasing from 34 to 60 institutions. The rise mainly impacted small banks holding less than 1% of the sector’s total assets.