πΊπΈ A candidate for the position of U.S. Ambassador to Iceland made a joke suggesting that the country could become the 52nd state. This comment was reported by Politico, highlighting the candidate's lighthearted approach during the nomination process. The humorous remark has sparked discussions about U.S.-Iceland relations and the cultural ties between the two nations.
π«π’ The United States aims to block Venezuelan oil supplies to Russia, China, and Iran, according to CNN.
π¨ "T-Technologies" has established a subsidiary, LLC "T-Health," focused on the medical field.
π BlackRock CEO stated that decentralized finance (DeFi) is a revolution, with the potential for trillions of dollars in investment opportunities. For those looking to understand DeFi and how to utilize it, fund manager Sergey Zinienko explains everything in simple terms on his channel β learn more.
β οΈπͺπΊπ·πΊ According to Euractiv, the proposal to appoint a special representative for the EU on Ukraine is not currently under discussion.
π Ericsson is set to cut 1,600 jobs in Sweden. The move comes as part of the company's restructuring efforts to adapt to changing market conditions.
β οΈπ―π΅ The Bank of Japan is likely to keep interest rates unchanged in January. The central bank will focus more on the weakening of the yen than before, according to sources from RTRS.
π JPMorgan anticipates continued growth in cryptocurrency inflows in 2026, following a record $130 billion in 2025.
π·πΊ Π ΠΎΡΡΠ΅Π»Π΅ΠΊΠΎΠΌ has acquired a 45% stake in the hotel management solutions developer, Ertek. This investment marks a strategic move to enhance its portfolio in the hospitality technology sector.
π Apollo Go, supported by Baidu, has expanded its robotaxi services to 20 cities across China.
π·πΊ Softline has sold a 49% stake in a software developer to the Rostelecom structure, marking a significant move in the tech industry. The deal reflects ongoing trends in the market and strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing technological capabilities. For more details, visit here.
π Injective has announced a partnership with Korea University, a leading institution in South Korea. This collaboration aims to enhance educational opportunities and research in the field of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Further details about the partnership will be revealed in the coming weeks.
πΊπ¦ The Kremlin has confirmed the preparations for the visit of Whitcoff and Kushner. Dmitry Peskov stated that contacts are ongoing, but no specific date has been agreed upon yet. β reporters
π’πͺπΊ Gas prices in Europe have surged to their highest levels in 14 weeks.