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.
β¨ Russian physicists are actively reducing their long positions in BTC futures, according to data from MSCinsider. This shift is contributing to a rise in BTC prices, as noted by experts from Bogdanoff Market Research.
π·πΊ The Bank of Russia has entered into 22 agreements with violators of market manipulation and insider trading laws over the past two years, amid ongoing administrative proceedings. These agreements provide a chance to preserve the business reputation of the involved parties. For more details, visit the official release.
β¨ The investment firm Strategy did not purchase any Bitcoin (BTC) last week. This news comes amid ongoing discussions about corporate involvement in cryptocurrency. For further updates, visit their official website.
π¨π―π΅ Japan's Finance Minister Katayama announced that the regulator has the "freedom to act" boldly regarding the yen. He stated that Japan is fully prepared and capable of taking actions outlined in the joint currency agreement with the United States. The yen has recently weakened significantly against major currencies.