๐ 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.
๐จ 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.
๐ข๐ช๐บ 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
๐ The decentralized exchange Uniswap has officially launched on the X Layer of the OKX platform.
โจ๐บ๐ธ Goldman Sachs CEO announced that the bank is currently dedicating a significant amount of time to crypto and market forecasts.
๐ฏ๐ต๐ฎ๐น 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.
๐ข 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.
โ ๏ธ๐ฌ๐ฑ Any attempt to annex Greenland would cross a "red line" and jeopardize economic ties between the United States and Europe, warned the French Minister of Finance.
๐ Europe has set a record for daily liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, reaching 486 million cubic meters amid colder temperatures, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE).
๐ข๐ฆ๐ฟ๐ช๐บ Azerbaijan has commenced natural gas supplies to Germany and Austria through the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP).
๐บ๐ฆ According to the Financial Times, Ukraine may consider territorial concessions to Russia as part of a peace deal if President Zelensky can frame EU membership as a positive outcome. Additionally, the EU has proposed simplifying the accession process for Ukraine to facilitate its entry into the union. For more details, visit the Financial Times article.
โ ๏ธ๐ The diamond market is experiencing its longest decline of the century, with prices dropping for four consecutive years. The key global RAPI index for one-carat stones fell by 10% in 2025, reaching historic lows. Artificial stones and tariffs have severely impacted the Indian cutting market, while a shift of Chinese investors towards gold has created a perfect storm for the industry. Market recovery for diamonds is anticipated by 2027. โ Izvestia