🚀 CZ comments on the current correction in crypto: "If you ever envied those who bought crypto at low prices and held onto it through several cycles, consider what they were doing during moments like this." MT in MAX

💰 American medical supplies manufacturer Meadline has raised over $6 billion in its IPO. The ticker symbol is #MDLN. This marks the largest IPO globally this year.

🌟 Hong Kong's licensed largest cryptocurrency exchange, HashKey, has conducted an IPO in Hong Kong under the ticker 03887HK. Despite reports of a 150-fold oversubscription, the stock prices are declining.

⚠️🇷🇺 Intercontinental missiles "Yars" have been loaded into launchers across various regions.

🇵🇱 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has expressed frustration, revealing that he has stopped receiving responses from President Andrzej Duda. The lack of communication between the two leaders has raised concerns about political collaboration in the country. Tusk's comments highlight growing tensions within the Polish government as they navigate various national issues.

🎨 OpenAI has launched a new image generation tool called ChatGPT Images. This innovative feature allows users to create images directly through the ChatGPT platform, enhancing the interactive experience. With the integration of this tool, users can now explore their creative ideas in visual form. For more information, visit OpenAI.

⚠️🇺🇦 Ukraine, the United States, and the European Union have reached an agreement in Berlin on two security guarantee documents aimed at reassuring Kyiv. The proposals include strengthening the Ukrainian military, deploying European troops in the country as a deterrent force, and enhancing the use of American intelligence. However, Russia has repeatedly condemned the presence of Western forces in Ukraine. — NYT

⚠️🇪🇺🇷🇺 The European Union may consider a decision regarding Russian assets that bypasses Belgium, according to Politico. The decision is anticipated to be made between December 18 and 21.

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📈 The UK will release its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for November at 10:00 AM Moscow time.

🚨 The UK has reported a decline in consumer inflation (CPI) for November. Month-on-month, CPI decreased by 0.2%, contrary to expectations of no change and down from a previous increase of 0.4%. Year-on-year, inflation stands at 3.2%, below the expected 3.5% and down from 3.6% last month. The core CPI also remains at 3.2% year-on-year, matching the previous figure but below the anticipated 3.4%.

🪨 Global demand for coal is expected to rise by 0.5% year-on-year, reaching 8.85 billion tons by 2025, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

🛢🇮🇳🇷🇺 India's imports of Russian oil continue to show resilience despite sanctions, according to recent reports. The country's commitment to sourcing oil from Russia remains strong, highlighting its strategic energy partnerships. For more details, visit RTRS.

🌎 BRICS does not oppose the use of the US dollar in global trade but seeks an alternative to it, according to a statement from a Brazilian presidential advisor in an interview with TASS.

🚀 Solana has initiated an upgrade to enhance its resilience against quantum computing threats. The entire blockchain industry is gearing up and accelerating the implementation of security measures to tackle these emerging challenges.

🚨 UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November. According to CNBC, this significant decrease raises the likelihood of an interest rate cut by Christmas. For more details, visit CNBC.

✨ Coinbase has released its cryptocurrency forecasts for 2026, highlighting key drivers for the market. The report emphasizes the impact of artificial intelligence, the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), the adoption of stablecoins, a potential decrease in the Federal Reserve's interest rates, and the possibility of quantitative easing (QE) in the United States. For more details, visit here.

🚀 Following the SEC's closure of its investigation, Aave founder has released a "master plan" for the project aimed at 2026. As is typical with such plans, expectations are set high, predicting that the project will become even more impressive in the future.

🍹 Donald Trump confirmed to NYP that he has a predisposition to alcoholism.

💎 Global demand for diamond jewelry remains strong, with record sales expected this year in the United States, India, China, and Japan. This trend is evident from the third-quarter reports of major jewelry retailers, signaling positive prospects for the diamond market. For more details, visit Alrosa.

🌟 Caroline Ellison, former head of Alameda Research and a key figure in the FTX collapse, has been transferred from federal prison to a low-security correctional facility. She could be released as early as February 2026.

🚨🇷🇺 According to Avtostat, automobile production in Russia has decreased by 2% over the past 11 months.