✴️🇷🇺 A bill on the tax regulation of digital currencies and rights has been approved in its first reading, according to the Ministry of Finance. For more details, visit the official site: Minfin.

🚨 Western investors are once again focusing on Russian assets, attracted by significant discounts resulting from ongoing sanctions. This renewed interest highlights the potential opportunities in the market, despite the geopolitical challenges. For more details, visit EUReporter.

🛢 The number of oil tankers crossing Egypt's Suez Canal increased by nearly a third in April, according to BBG. This rise comes amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil logistics.

🌎 Morgan forecasts that the volume of global debt issuance related to AI will more than double by the end of 2026.

✨ The CFTC is set to propose new regulations for "prediction markets", granting regulators the authority to block markets that are susceptible to manipulation, according to the Wall Street Journal.

🌟 The percentage of BTC currently "in profit" is nearing 45%, indicating that over half of all investors are facing losses. Historically, the 45% threshold and below has been linked to "high-stress" levels in the market, often aligning with the formation of local bottoms in BTC.

⚠️🛢🇮🇩 Indonesia has increased the retail price of widely used fuel by 32%, heightening concerns over the rising cost of living. The move is expected to impact many citizens as they cope with escalating expenses. For more details, visit RTRS.

⚠️🇦🇲 Lavrov announced that Armenia has begun active military dialogues with both NATO and the EU.

🤖 Russian telecommunications giant Rostelecom is establishing an open consortium of developers aimed at the industrial implementation of artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative seeks to foster collaboration and innovation in the AI sector, enhancing the capabilities and applications of AI technologies across various industries.

⚠️🇮🇷 Trump stated that Iran has delayed too long in reaching a beneficial agreement, and now they will have to pay the consequences.

💰 The Russian Finance Ministry has successfully placed OFZ 26244 bonds worth 53.49 billion rubles, amid a demand of 102.73 billion rubles. The average yield stands at 14.84% per annum.

🛢🇯🇵🇷🇺 Kyodo reports that Japan is nearing an agreement with the United States on exemptions from sanctions for the supply of LNG from Russia.

🚨🇺🇸 Super Micro Computer (SMCI) shares fell 12% as the company announced plans for a $7 billion equity offering to finance its AI business. The move aims to bolster its position in the growing artificial intelligence market. For more details, visit this link.

🇶🇦 A delegation from Qatar has arrived in Iran for discussions on diplomacy with the United States, as reported by ISNA.

🚫🛢 The CEO of Shell has announced that events in the Strait of Hormuz have resulted in a supply deficit of oil amounting to 1.2 billion barrels.

⚠️🇮🇷 Trump has stated that he is close to issuing orders for new strikes against Iranian power stations and bridges. He emphasized that he will not back down. - Fox News

🇷🇺 Financial services report that deposit rates for deposits have risen since early May.

☕️ Starbucks is exploring options for selling or launching an IPO for its Japan business, according to Bloomberg. The coffee giant is evaluating various strategies to optimize its operations in the region. For more details, visit Bloomberg.

⚠️🇺🇸 Traders have begun to actively hedge against a potential decline in the S&P 500 in the coming weeks, as concerns mount over market stability. The costs associated with hedging the $9 trillion S&P 500 rally have surged ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions. For more details, visit BBG.

🚫 Russian diamond mining company ALROSA has announced that its shareholders have approved the decision to not pay dividends for the year 2025. For more details, visit ALROSA.

💼 OpenAI and Nvidia are set to build a 10-gigawatt data center in Ohio, with investments exceeding $500 billion. This substantial power capacity is roughly equivalent to the average energy needs of New York (~5.5 GW), Los Angeles (~3 GW), and South Carolina (~1 GW) combined.