🇷🇺 The Russian Ministry of Finance has announced it will not implement tax measures for marketplaces to combat counterfeiting. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions about regulations affecting online retail platforms. For more details, visit OZON.

⚠️🇷🇺 Inflation expectations among the Russian population rose to 13.7% in December, up from 13.3% in November, according to a survey by the Central Bank. Additionally, price expectations for businesses in Russia surged during the same period. For more details, visit MT in MAX.

💰 The Ministry of Finance has successfully placed OFZ 26253 bonds amounting to 26.59 billion rubles, with demand reaching 59.29 billion rubles. The average yield stands at 14.61% per annum.

✨ T-Investments has tokenized 14 artworks by contemporary artist Rostan Tavasiev, with Sistema Gallery as the issuer. The financial instrument operates on the basis of Digital Financial Assets (DFA). The total issuance volume is 3.92 million rubles, with a minimum entry threshold of 1,000 rubles. The term is set for one year, maturing in December 2026. If a painting is sold, the yield is 30%; if not, a guaranteed return of 8% is provided. For more details, visit MT in MAX.

🇹🇭🇮🇩 Thailand and Indonesia have lowered interest rates ahead of a challenging 2026. This move aims to stimulate their economies as they prepare for potential difficulties in the coming year, according to a report by Bloomberg. For more details, visit the full article here.

🚗 Li Auto is expanding its reach into the markets of Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan.

💥🇨🇳 Shares of Chinese AI chip developer MetaX surged 700% following its IPO in Shanghai. The company's stock, with the ticker 688802CH, experienced a remarkable increase, attracting significant attention in the market.

🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump has issued more executive orders this year than during his entire first term, according to the Washington Post.

🇺🇸🇷🇺 Roblox is prepared to comply with Russian laws, according to the company. For more information, visit MT в MAX.

🚨🇺🇸 Discovery has rejected a hostile takeover bid from Paramount, according to reports. The move underscores the ongoing competition in the entertainment industry as companies vie for dominance. For more details, visit Axios.

🇷🇺 ZAYM "Zaymer" launches modern payment products. The company has announced a partnership with "Qiwi" to relaunch wallets in collaboration. For more details, read the official release here.

🚨 Finland's Valmet Automotive has announced that its Uusikaupunki plant will begin producing Sisu GT armored vehicles. Previously, the facility was known for manufacturing Mercedes cars.

💥 The UK has lifted sanctions on the Egyptian Zohar project involving Rosneft, according to TASS.

🤖 In China, researchers are developing a humanoid robot capable of conception, gestation, and childbirth. The project includes a synthetic womb, artificial amniotic fluid, and a plastic umbilical cord. This innovative technology aims to revolutionize reproductive processes. For more details, visit here. Check out MT in MAX for updates.

🛢🇩🇪 Demand for energy carriers in Germany is expected to drop to a historic low this year, marking a significant shift in the country's energy landscape. This decline reflects changing consumption patterns and economic factors impacting the energy sector. For more details, visit BBG.

🇮🇳 The lower house of India's Parliament has passed a new bill on nuclear energy, opening up the nuclear sector to private players.

✨ Tether has launched PearPass, a password manager designed to eliminate the risks of data breaches from cloud services. This new tool aims to enhance cybersecurity for users by providing a secure way to manage passwords. For more information, visit Tether's official announcement here.

📱 The use of foreign messengers is prohibited for government officials, bank employees, and marketplace operators when communicating with Russian citizens, according to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

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🇷🇺 The PIK Group has increased its stake in the capital of PJSC "PIK North-West" from 0.76% to 21.9%, according to the latest disclosure.

⚠️🇺🇸 Bank of America has reported that its clients are pulling funds from U.S. stocks for the second consecutive week. This week marks the largest outflow in six weeks.

💥 Binance plans to return to the U.S. market. CEO Changpeng Zhao's stake may decrease due to the exchange's recapitalization, according to BBG.