🇺🇸 Paramount is seeking political support in Europe for its $108.4 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. The company has reached out to French President Emmanuel Macron and has initiated discussions with British authorities. — BBG

🇷🇺 Gazprom Neft is nearing the sale of its stake in MOL at NIS — Kommersant.

🚨 Polygon has recently reduced its workforce by approximately 30%, although the announcement was not made publicly, according to BeInCrypto. The company is currently undergoing a significant business restructuring, focusing on stablecoin payments. In November 2025, Polygon's CEO stated that the platform is evolving into a "layer" for online payments, with the POL token being one of the most undervalued tokens entering the next market cycle.

💥🇺🇸 Major U.S. banks significantly increased their trading revenue in 2025 amid rising markets, with CEOs stating that this is just the beginning — BBG.

⚠️🇷🇺 Japan and Italy have agreed to maintain sanctions pressure on Russia, according to Kyodo reports. The two nations aim to strengthen their collaboration in response to ongoing geopolitical tensions. The commitment reflects a unified stance against actions deemed aggressive by Russia on the international stage. For more details, visit Kyodo.

✈️ The passenger traffic of airlines in Russia is expected to remain at the 2025 level in 2026, although an increase in transportation is not ruled out, according to the Minister of Transport of Russia, Andrey Nikitin, in an interview with TASS.

⚠️🇮🇷 The New York Times reports that a significant transfer of combat aircraft to the Middle East is expected to begin soon.

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🇮🇳🇨🇳🇺🇸 In December, India's exports to China saw a significant increase, while shipments to the United States declined due to tightened tariffs under the Trump administration, according to a report from CNBC.

🌍 Russia and the United States could resume cooperation following the normalization of relations, with initial joint projects potentially launched in the Arctic. This was stated by Robert Aigy, head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham Russia), in an interview with Izvestia.

🚨 Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has accused banks of attempting to eliminate competition from the crypto industry in the current version of the CLARITY Act. Consequently, Coinbase is opposing recent amendments that they believe undermine fair competition in the market.

🛢🇪🇺 Gas prices in Europe continue to surge. BBG previously reported that Siberian frosts are expected to hit Europe by the end of January, with a significant drop in temperatures also forecasted for Asia. As a result, competition for gas between Europe and Asia is set to intensify amid the approaching cold weather. mt in max

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📱 Full blocking of Telegram in Russia is not currently planned, as the messenger is cooperating with authorities, according to Andrey Svintsov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technology, and Communications. — TASS

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⚠️🇷🇺 Russian coal in the Far East has started to decrease in price again.

🚀 The decentralized exchange Uniswap has officially launched on the X Layer of the OKX platform.

✨🇺🇸 Goldman Sachs CEO announced that the bank is currently dedicating a significant amount of time to crypto and market forecasts.

🇯🇵🇮🇹 Japan and Italy have agreed to strengthen ties and collaborate on critical minerals, marking a significant step in their bilateral relations. The two nations aim to enhance cooperation in this vital sector to support their economies and secure essential resources. For more details, visit Bloomberg.

🇺🇸 Trump continues to acquire various US bonds, recently purchasing an additional $51 million in municipal and corporate bonds in December. For more details, visit Bloomberg.

🇺🇸 Foreign investments in U.S. government debt rose to a record high.

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⚠️🇨🇳🇷🇺 China has completely halted electricity purchases from Russia as of January 1. The decision comes in response to high export prices, which for the first time surpassed domestic Chinese rates in 2026. — Ъ

🏢 ACRA anticipates improved financial stability for developers in Russia by 2026. "Overall, if the upward trend in sales observed in recent months (following the Central Bank's rate cuts) continues, a significant enhancement in developers' financial resilience can be expected in 2026," the agency stated.