U.S.-Russia geopolitical tensions escalate as Bessent reveals Trump’s willingness to resume talks with Putin. Conversations in Alaska are viewed as a precursor to a potential second round of negotiations.

Shareholders of TGK-2 have approved a proposal to forgo dividends in 2024.

U.S. officials confirm they will not acquire cryptocurrency directly, opting to use confiscated digital assets instead. They have no plans to sell Bitcoin or revalue gold in favor of Bitcoin reserves, preserving gold as the nation’s primary reserve asset. Earlier, ex-Executive Bo Hines indicated the possibility of selling gold to finance Bitcoin acquisitions for strategic reserves. Influential voices such as Michael Saylor and Senator Cynthia Lummis continue to support the transition from gold to Bitcoin as part of the country’s reserve strategy.

U.S. Producer Price Index accelerates in July, rising 0.9% MoM versus expectations of 0.2%, marking a considerable increase from June’s 0%. Year-over-year, PPI surges 3.3%, surpassing forecasts of 2.5% and previous 2.3%. Core PPI also outpaced estimates with a 3.7% YoY rise, compared to expectations of 3% and June’s 2.6%.

Aeroflot shareholders authorize 2024 dividends of 5.27 rubles per share, marking the airline’s first dividend payout since 2019.

Following an inflation report, traders are dialing back expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, according to Bloomberg.

Turkish crypto exchange BtcTurk, the country’s oldest platform, has suffered a security breach, resulting in $48 million in losses.

Russian stocks bolster gains as experts signal multi-week bullish run, opening potential wealth opportunities amid lingering uncertainties.

Russia's current account surplus declined 41% in the first half of the year, totaling $25 billion. The country's external debt rose to $323 billion in Q2, up from $317.5 billion, according to the Central Bank.

The White House has confirmed that the upcoming press conference following the Trump-Putin meeting will be a joint event. Experts anticipate that President Trump is unlikely to express dissatisfaction with Putin or announce new sanctions during the briefing.

Coinglass reports activity of long liquidations in the crypto market over the past hour.

Russia boosts oil product exports to highest since conflict began, according to Bloomberg. Europe is sourcing refined Russian oil from India.

The Bank of Russia plans to launch an "NC" account system within a month, aimed at facilitating foreign investor access, according to Deputy Chairman Filipp Gabunia. The new accounts will enable non-residents to buy Russian equities, corporate bonds, OFZs, and mutual funds.

Bitwise CIO forecasts that inflows into the ETH ETF could hit $10 billion in the second half of 2025.

Delegations from Russia and the U.S. are convening at a summit in Alaska. Russia's team includes President Vladimir Putin, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, RDIF Chief Kirill Dmitriev, Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov, and Defense Minister Andrey Belousov. The U.S. delegation features President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Finance Minister Scott Bessent, and Envoy Steve Witkoff.

Expectations estimate Rusal's H1 EBITDA will decrease by 5% YoY, with free cash flow potentially remaining negative, according to consensus forecasts. The company is scheduled to release its report on August 15.

No document is anticipated after the Alaska summit, Kremlin warns. It would be a substantial error to forecast the outcome of Russia-U.S. high-level talks.

U.S. Senator Rubio indicates that Trump’s upcoming meeting with Putin may center on exploring Peace in Ukraine, emphasizing security guarantees and possible territorial swaps.

Elvira Nabiullina, head of the Russian Central Bank, signals impending economic turbulence for Russia, but also highlights emerging growth opportunities.

Former US President Donald Trump clarified that a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin is not on the table, signaling uncertainty about whether it will take place following their meeting.

Russia and the US continue talks on Ukraine, with Kyiv’s position potentially on the agenda in future negotiations, Kremlin says. Meanwhile, Trump reveals he has three potential meeting spots for Zelensky, with Alaska being the simplest option.