🇨🇿 European politicians express concern over the victory of the opposition ANO movement led by Andrej Babis in the Czech parliamentary elections. They fear that Babis may become a "destructive figure" within the EU, similar to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Slovakia's Robert Fico, according to Politico.
🇪🇺 On October 9, the European Parliament will vote again on a motion of no confidence against the European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen.
🔥🛢 Countries in OPEC+ have agreed to increase oil production in November by 137,000 barrels per day. The next meeting is scheduled for November 2.
⚠️🇺🇸🇷🇺 The Russian authorities have yet to receive a response from the U.S. regarding their proposal on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START). The White House had promised two weeks ago that Trump would address this issue. Putin stated that if the U.S. does not need an extension of the treaty, then Russia does not either. "Kommersant" compiled a list of 10 significant security initiatives proposed by Russia over the past 25 years that have either been ignored or declined by the U.S. and NATO. Details can be found in the full article here.
⚠️🇻🇪 Lavrov and the Venezuelan Foreign Minister expressed serious concern over the escalating actions by Washington in the Caribbean Sea, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
✨ The Central Bank of Russia is developing a technology to utilize the digital ruble without electricity, according to Akasakov in an interview with Vesti FM.
🇰🇵 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has banned breast augmentation procedures in the country, labeling them as anti-socialist. Authorities have declared that doctors performing these surgeries and their patients face potential criminal prosecution. The crackdown comes amid ongoing efforts to enforce strict societal norms in North Korea. For more details, visit NYP.
⚠️🇵🇸 Netanyahu informed Trump that he views Hamas' response to his proposal for resolution in Gaza as a refusal, according to Axios. Trump stated that Hamas threatens "complete destruction" if its representatives refuse to cede power and control in the Gaza Strip, as reported by CNN.
🛢🇺🇸 Major players in the oil and gas market are increasingly concerned about the rapid expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacities from the United States. Industry representatives believe that actions taken by the Trump administration could lead to market oversaturation and a decline in LNG prices, according to a report by the Financial Times — FT.
✨🇺🇸 Coinbase has applied for a federal trust charter in the United States, signaling its intent to expand its financial services. The company clarified that it is not aiming to become a bank. This move could enhance its offerings in the crypto space as it seeks to comply with regulatory requirements. For more details, visit here.
🚨 Swissblock reports a significant outflow of BTC from exchanges, reminiscent of December 2022 when prices hit around $15,000. According to Glassnode, the supply of BTC on exchanges has reached a six-year low. Back in 2019, similar conditions preceded a bullish rally. Experts note that in 2019, these indicators followed a sharp correction in BTC, whereas currently, BTC is at historical highs.
🚀 Bitcoin (BTC) has reached an all-time high, while the US dollar (USD) is on track for its worst year since 1973, experts report. The world increasingly recognizes the "madness" of fiat currencies, turning to BTC as digital insurance against fiat devaluation, according to the CIO of Bitwise in June 2025. The new BTC peak signifies a "awakening" and growing confidence in a "new monetary system," stated the CEO of Metaplanet in October 2025.