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.

Iranian authorities have announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump stated that the Moon belongs to the United States.

Iranian authorities have announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, President Trump declared that the Moon belongs to the United States.

Russian marketplaces are restructuring their operations in response to emerging risks, with an emphasis on decentralizing logistics. They are shifting from the Fulfillment by Operator (FBO) model, wherein the marketplace manages storage and delivery, to the Fulfillment by Seller (FBS) model, whereby goods remain with the seller until an order is placed, according to a report by RBC.

Russian marketplaces are restructuring their operations in response to emerging risks, emphasizing the decentralization of logistics. They are shifting from the Fulfillment by Operator (FBO) model, in which the marketplace manages storage and delivery, to the Fulfillment by Seller (FBS) model, where goods remain with the seller until an order is placed, according to a report by RBC.

🇷🇺 Aeroflot has reiterated the necessity to enhance oversight of the market share held by foreign airlines. According to Aeroflot's projections, the share of foreign carriers is anticipated to grow by 15.7% by the end of 2025, reaching approximately 26–27.5 million passengers, which would constitute nearly half of the total international air traffic. Further details are available in the full article here.

Chinese manufacturers are progressively integrating into European supply chains, substituting local companies with more cost-effective components. China is described as "colonizing" European industry. According to The Guardian, the EU may face a loss of 300,000 jobs by the end of the year.

Data from SoSoValue indicates that spot BTC ETFs have recorded substantial inflows for three consecutive weeks.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright indicated that the Trump administration may continue its efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons without engaging in nuclear agreements, according to CNBC. Concurrently, Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf cautioned that any future attacks on Iran will be met with a "quicker, more powerful, and painful" response.

U.S. companies associated with Trump, Sable Offshore, and Primavera have entered the competition for oil contracts in Venezuela, according to the Financial Times.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a warning to Iran, stating that any attack on Israel would elicit "unimaginable blows." Earlier, the Israeli Defense Forces General Staff announced the commencement of unannounced military exercises. Furthermore, the C14 portal reported that Israel is preparing for a potential large-scale coordinated missile attack by Iran, amid indications that Iran may soon resume military operations.