❗️🇷🇺 The CNYRUB pair is testing its March peak, signaling potential shifts in the currency market as traders monitor developments closely.

🚀 Mastermind, Inc. (MSTR) has seen a significant increase of 14% in its stock value recently. Investors are keenly watching the company's performance as it continues to gain traction in the market. For more updates, visit here.

🌟 Vladimir Kasatkin, a programmer, entrepreneur, and investor, has released a free guide titled “DeFi in One Evening” for those eager to understand DeFi. The author runs a Telegram channel focused on DeFi, where he discusses not just "moonshot coins," but also the real income mechanics, the risks of protocols, and the logic behind building a portfolio aimed at potential annual returns of 20-35% in dollars.

🌟🇺🇸 Today, former President Donald Trump is meeting with top leaders from the cryptocurrency industry at the White House. Representatives from Ripple, Chainlink, Coinbase, Kraken, the Blockchain Association, a16z, Paradigm, ICE, and Nasdaq will be present. The discussion will focus on the crypto sovereignty of the United States and the future, particularly in light of Senate Democrats' absence due to their vacation and the stalled CLARITY Act legislation.

🚀 Analysts note that Bitcoin (BTC) appears highly appealing when examining the "clean" chart. The Senate is expected to vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15 at 2:00 PM ET, followed by a vote in the House, potentially culminating in a signature from Trump. These developments are fueling bullish expectations for the cryptocurrency market, according to Senator Cynthia Lummis.

🚨 The CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, citing a White House representative, revealed that if the Senate fails to pass the CLARITY Act, the SEC and CFTC will jointly introduce their own clear regulations for cryptocurrencies.

❗️ AHEAD

The minutes from the previous FOMC meeting will be released at 21:00 Moscow time.

🚨🇺🇸 The minutes from the recent FOMC meeting reveal that several Federal Reserve officials indicated a potential need for a rate hike if inflation does not subside. Additionally, Governor Waller mentioned that the six scheduled meetings each year, occurring roughly every two months, will allow for the accumulation of more information between sessions. For further details, visit CNBC.

🚨 Today, the cryptocurrency market experienced a historic event with a record liquidation of short positions in BTC futures. Historically, significant liquidations have been observed during market "reversal" phases.

🚀 Former President Donald Trump has called for Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market.

🛢🇺🇸 The United States is reportedly conducting a covert operation to transport oil through the Hormuz Strait, according to Axios.

🚀 Former President Trump announced that the head of the SEC is working on the entry of the exchange Hyperliquid into the US market, which has contributed to a surge of 18% in hype surrounding the platform.

🚀 Former President Trump announced that his administration would ensure the United States leads not only in the field of cryptocurrency but also in sectors such as prediction markets, AI, and more.

🇺🇸🇰🇵 Former President Donald Trump announced that he is in communication with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Trump highlighted the ongoing dialogue between the two, signaling a potential shift in relations. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

🇺🇸 Trump reassured Americans that there is no need to worry about volatility in the bond market.

🚨 Former President Donald Trump announced that the United States has been discussing plans to accumulate "significant" amounts of BTC and other cryptocurrencies.

⚠️🇺🇸 The US national debt has surpassed the $40 trillion mark, setting a new record.

📬 Today's Calendar - August 20, 2026

China will announce its Loan Prime Rate (LPR) at 04:15 MSK. Germany releases its Producer Price Index (PPI) for July at 09:00 MSK. Initial Jobless Claims and the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index from the U.S. will be released at 15:30 MSK, alongside Canada's PPI for July. The U.S. Leading Economic Index for July is set for 17:00 MSK, followed by EIA natural gas storage at 17:30 MSK.

In Russia, Inter RAO will discuss its development program for 2025-2030. Dividend discussions will involve PHOR.

Earnings reports include:
- PHOR and LEAS (Russia, IFRS)
- Futu (11:00 MSK)
- Netease (11:30 MSK)
- Alibaba (12:30 MSK)
- Deere & Company (13:20 MSK)
- Walmart (14:00 MSK)
- Ross Stores (23:00 MSK)

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