Former President Trump continues to engage with Washington and spend time there, while earlier, President Biden faced criticism for reportedly greeting unseen individuals.

Short-term Bitcoin holders have transitioned from a phase of "capitulation" to one of "profit-taking." Since August 17, they have transferred 467,000 BTC to exchanges, according to data from CryptoQuant. Despite this activity, experts observe that Bitcoin’s value has not declined.

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The United States and Canada observe Labor Day, resulting in market closures. Brazil commemorates Independence Day, leading to a suspension of trading activities. Germany is scheduled to release industrial production data for July at 09:00 MSK. The Eurozone's GDP figures for Q2 2026 will be published at 12:00 MSK. In Russia, MGKL has launched a buyback program, while PIK and KuybyshevAzot have announced shareholder meetings concerning delisting and reorganization, respectively, including specific buyout offers for dissenting shareholders.

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In currency news, the exchange rate for the US Dollar to Chinese Yuan is 6.71. The US Dollar to Russian Ruble exchange rate is reported at 87.6.

🇷🇺 BAZA: Basis has acquired a leading developer of an AI data observability and analytics platform. For further information, please refer to the official announcement.

According to U.S. Energy Secretary Wright, oil exports from the Middle East have recovered to approximately two-thirds of their pre-war levels, taking into account pipeline and other transportation routes.

Former President Donald Trump is identified as a potential threat to European security, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Open interest in altcoin futures has exceeded that of Bitcoin futures for the first time since December 2024, according to data from Coinalyze. The altcoin market is currently experiencing significant growth.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is expected to visit Moscow in the near future. However, specific dates for the visit have not yet been confirmed.

The Central Bank of Russia is anticipated to maintain its interest rate at 14% during the meeting scheduled for September 11, according to analysts surveyed by Vedomosti and RBC.

White hat hackers have breached the Liquid protocol and seized 4,000 BTC. They are requesting to be contacted.

Russian banks forecast a twofold increase in demand for conventional mortgages by the end of 2026. Despite elevated interest rates, there is a growing preference among citizens for non-subsidized mortgage loans. Further information is available at the source.

Prices for ferrous metal scrap in the Russian market have begun to decline following an increase during the summer. This adjustment is attributed to subdued demand from metallurgical enterprises and a decrease in rebar prices, a primary consumer of scrap metal in production. Market participants forecast continued declines in scrap prices through the end of the year. — Ъ

Iran has reportedly conducted a test of a new anti-ship missile, launching it in proximity to a U.S. aircraft carrier, according to Press TV.

China has introduced a new security framework for the Middle East, as reported by the People's Daily. During discussions with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward a four-point proposal.

Bitcoin may encounter significant challenges, according to the head of Bitcoin Magazine. Key developments include the anticipated passage of the CLARITY Act, with a Senate vote scheduled for September 15, heightened discussions regarding the "American Strategic BTC Reserve," the activation of the Genius Act aimed at accelerated implementation, and the inclusion of cryptocurrency in U.S. 401(k) retirement plans. Additionally, experts have suggested that former President Trump could potentially stimulate the cryptocurrency market ahead of the November midterm elections.

Bitcoin may encounter significant challenges, according to the head of Bitcoin Magazine. Key developments include the anticipated passage of the CLARITY Act, with a Senate vote scheduled for September 15; increased discussions surrounding the "American Strategic BTC Reserve"; the activation of the Genius Act to expedite implementation processes; and the potential inclusion of cryptocurrency in U.S. 401(k) retirement plans. Additionally, experts have suggested that former President Trump could stimulate the cryptocurrency market ahead of the November midterm elections.

In a historic development, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is set to lead a regional government for the first time since 1945, according to Politico. Preliminary results indicate that the AfD won the Saxony-Anhalt state elections with 43.8% of the vote, representing the party’s strongest performance in any German region. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) secured second place with 17.2%, marking the CDU’s poorest result in Saxony-Anhalt.

Europe continues to purchase Russian LNG, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Grushko.

Dividends pledged by major publicly traded Russian companies increased by 46% year-on-year, approaching 500 billion rubles for the first half of 2026. Three companies in the oil and gas sector represent 76% of the total promised payouts: Gazprom Neft with 202 billion rubles, NOVATEK with 108 billion rubles, and Tatneft with 72 billion rubles, according to a report by Ъ.