β οΈπ©πͺπ¨π³ Porsche will close all of its electric vehicle charging stations in China starting March 1, 2026, as part of a strategy review.
π·πΊ The Supreme Court of Russia has denied a group of minority shareholders of OAO "Solikamsky Magnesium Plant" (SMZ) from the Perm region and the Moscow Exchange the opportunity to have their cassation appeals reviewed by the Judicial Board on Economic Disputes of the Supreme Court.
π BitMine, led by Tom Lee from Fundstrat, has acquired an additional 13,412 ETH. This purchase brings the company's total ETH holdings to over 3% of the entire supply. The growing interest in cryptocurrencies among corporations continues to reshape the market dynamics. For more information, visit here.
β οΈπ―π΅ Former Bank of Japan board member Makoto Sakurai has indicated that the Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates three more times to 1.5% before the term of Governor Kazuo Ueda ends in early 2028.
π₯πΊπ¦ The Russian Foreign Ministry reported a breakthrough in negotiations regarding Ukraine following consultations between Russia and the United States in Miami. "I believe the breakthrough we achieved lies in the fact that all questions are now being discussed openly," a representative stated.
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β οΈπΊπΈ Federal Reserve's Hammack stated that the Fed may maintain interest rates at current levels for some time to better assess signals regarding inflation and the labor market. The likelihood of a rate cut during the January meeting is currently estimated by market participants at only 20%, according to CME Fedwatch data.
π At an informal summit of the CIS, President Putin announced the expansion of cooperation among CIS countries in the currency and financial sectors. Notably, the share of national currencies in transactions between these nations has surpassed 96%.
π’π·πΊπ¨π³ Exports of Russian gas to China via the "Power of Siberia-1" pipeline are expected to increase by 25% year-on-year, reaching 38.7 billion cubic meters by the end of this year. However, revenues from gas exports this year are projected to be lower compared to 2024, according to calculations by RTRS.
β οΈπ·πΊ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he and European leaders are working on the details of a 20th sanctions package against Russia, aiming to intensify sanctions on the Russian energy sector. Canada is also preparing a new sanctions package. Ukraine asserts that new sanctions will be implemented by the end of the year, including at least one package targeting Russia's military industry and its overseas partners, including those in China.
β οΈπΊπΈ Deutsche Bank anticipates that Tesla deliveries in Q4 2025 will fall short of expectations, citing a decline in demand in the United States, Europe, and China.
π¨ The year-end expiration for options on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) is set for December 26, marking the largest in history with a total value exceeding $27 billion ($23.6 billion in BTC and $3.8 billion in ETH). The key interest zone for BTC is the strike at $96,000, indicating bullish bets with a put-call ratio of 0.38. Deribit, recently acquired by Coinbase, remains the world's largest cryptocurrency options exchange, accounting for over 85% of global activity.
π The valuation of companies is surging by up to 392% as the Pre-IPO market accelerates following a rate cut by the Fed. AI infrastructure is rising in value faster than it can be built, with strong companies being revalued at 5-6 times their previous worth, such as Nebius and Anthropic. Notable growth potential includes Crusoe (AI) at +392%, Revolut (Fintech) at +329%, and Groq (AI) at +320%. Investment in foreign securities is available only to qualified investors. π How to participate in Pre-IPO deals through a licensed Russian broker?
β¨ Ghana has officially passed a law to legalize the widespread use of cryptocurrencies.
π₯ Aster has announced the launch of a buyback program. This initiative aims to enhance the value of its cryptocurrency by repurchasing tokens from the market. The details of the buyback strategy are expected to be revealed soon, generating interest among investors and the crypto community. For more information, visit Aster.
π₯πΊπΈπ¨π³ Nvidia plans to begin shipments of its H200 AI chips to China by mid-February, according to RTRS. The company anticipates delivering between 40,000 and 80,000 chips. However, these shipments still require approval from Chinese authorities.
π₯β΄οΈ Bitcoin has surpassed $90,000, marking a significant milestone in its value. Investors and analysts are closely monitoring this surge, as it could indicate growing confidence in the cryptocurrency market. The increase comes amid a backdrop of heightened interest in digital assets, with many speculating on the potential for further growth. For more details, visit here.