A report by analyst Joe Nakamoto reveals that France is responsible for approximately 70% of all cryptocurrency thefts and robberies globally.

Kazakhstan's travel service AirAsia MOVE to Accept KZTE Stablecoin via Solana Partnership

Key events this week include the EU Foreign Ministers' meeting on May 27-28 to discuss a negotiator with Russia, as well as China's Parliament head visiting Russia and Kazakhstan from May 25-30. Markets in Hong Kong, Switzerland, the US, and the UK will be closed on May 25. Several U.S. economic indicators are scheduled for release between May 26-29. Trading in Turkey will be halted on May 27-28, and in India on May 28.

The United States may seize Iran's Bitcoin reserves, reports FOX.

The S&P Case-Shiller Index for the U.S. in March rose 0.83% year-over-year, slightly below forecasts of 0.9% and down from the previous 0.92%.

Falcon Finance, with support from DWF Labs, is gearing up to make an announcement on May 27.

Russia’s FabricaONEAI, an AI division of Softline, has signaled a possible return to the IPO pipeline this fall, according to Forbes. For more details, visit the Forbes article.

Armenia and the United States have signed a cooperation agreement for the "Trump Route" project.

Italian Prime Minister Meloni commits to passing legislation by summer to revive nuclear energy in Italy.

EU countries have started developing the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, according to von der Leyen.

The UK has imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency exchanges EXMO, Bitpapa, Rapira, Arbix, and Aifory for facilitating Russia’s circumvention of sanctions. Additionally, Huobi Global S.A. has been sanctioned over its alleged connections to A7 and Garantex.

Russia’s government has approved the production of Semaltara®, the country’s first domestically manufactured semaglutide tablets, by PROMOMED. Link

The Dow Jones Industrial Average marks its 130th anniversary today, with its inaugural close dating back to May 26, 1896, at 40.94 points.

Israel has initiated a ground operation in Lebanon, according to Channel 12. The operation has commenced beyond the designated boundary. More details here.

U.S. Event: On May 27, Trump to hold Cabinet meeting at Camp David, NY Post reports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Kazakhstan from May 27-29 for state visit, with energy as a primary agenda, Ushakov says. Discussions will center on boosting Russian oil transit through Kazakhstan. The delegation will include heads of state corporations, and 16 agreements are expected to be signed.

Ukrainian Minister Rustem Umerov traveled to Berlin for confidential talks with security advisors from Germany, France, and the UK, according to Politico.

Oklo shares jump 8% as company announces negotiations to join the U.S. Department of Energy's nuclear fuel supply program.

Pharmaceutical chain Apteki 36.6 to withhold dividends for 2025; decision confirmed by Board of Directors, AGM set for June 30.

Bitcoin exceeds $78,000, reaching a new high in its market capitalization.