β¨ The National Bank of Kazakhstan will become the main cryptocurrency regulator in the country. President Tokayev has signed laws granting the central bank unprecedented powers over digital assets. The bank is now authorized not only to license crypto exchanges but also to compile a list of permitted cryptocurrencies for trading.
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πΊπΈπ·πΊ Politico reports that the United States aims to resolve the Ukrainian conflict to reboot relations with Russia. The move reflects a strategic shift in U.S. foreign policy as officials seek to stabilize tensions and explore diplomatic avenues. The potential for renewed dialogue could have significant implications for international geopolitics and regional security.
β οΈπ·πΊ The likelihood of a pause in the decline of the Central Bank of Russia's interest rate in February has increased, according to Tsifra broker. Last week, Alfa-Bank also indicated that the probability of maintaining the average key rate at 15% by 2026 has significantly risen. For more details, visit mt in max.
βοΈπΊπΈ The NYSE plans to launch 24/7 trading of stocks on a blockchain-based platform. For more details, visit the official announcement.
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Canada will release its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December at 16:30 Moscow time.
Canada will release its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December at 16:30 Moscow time.
π¨ Canada has released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for December. Month-over-month, the CPI decreased by 0.2%, better than the expected drop of 0.4% and a previous rise of 0.1%. Year-over-year, the CPI rose by 2.4%, slightly above the anticipated 2.2%, unchanged from the previous figure. Core CPI remained steady at 2.8%, matching expectations and slightly down from 2.9% earlier.
β οΈβ΄οΈ Bitcoin's hash rate has dropped to a four-month low, signaling a historically bearish trend for the cryptocurrency. This significant decline raises concerns among investors and analysts about the future performance of Bitcoin in the market. For more insights, visit this link.
π Trump invites nearly everyone to join the Gaza Peace Council for monitoring purposes. Previously, BBG reported that Trump aims to charge $1 billion for a three-year membership in the council. Additionally, Trump seeks to extend the Gaza peace format to other global conflicts, proposing to collect $1 billion for temporary membership from each participant in these councils.
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π·πΈ The Russian side and MOL have agreed on the fundamentals of the deal regarding NIS, with Serbia set to increase its ownership stake by an additional 5%, as reported by the Serbian Ministry of Energy. Earlier, it was reported that Gazprom Neft is close to selling MOL's stake in NIS.
π·πΊ The Russian Ministry of Finance plans to propose longer-term OFZ bonds in yuan by 2026, subject to market conditions. These bonds would have maturities of 5 and 10 years, according to Mamunov, head of the department, as reported by RIA.
π¦πͺπ΅πͺ Revolut is seeking a license in Peru as part of its expansion plans in Latin America.
β οΈπ·πΊ Federal budget revenues from oil and gas taxes in Russia are projected to decrease by 46% in January compared to the same month in 2025, due to declining oil prices and a strengthening ruble, according to RTRS calculations. Additionally, the federal budget deficit for 2025 is expected to reach a record 5.65 trillion rubles, as indicated by preliminary information from the Ministry of Finance.
π₯β΄οΈ DUSK has surged by 40% as media reports on a shift from anonymous cryptocurrencies DASH and XMR towards DUSK.
π PancakeSwap has announced that the maximum supply of CAKE tokens has been reduced to 400 million.
π Bloomberg Intelligence reports that the fair price of gold currently stands at around $2,500, with no significant decline expected in the near future. Moreover, prices could soon rise to $5,000 due to geopolitical factors and changes in the leadership of the Federal Reserve.
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