๐ Bhutan and Binance Pay have launched the world's first national tourism payment system, marking a significant advancement in the integration of cryptocurrency into the tourism sector. This initiative aims to enhance the travel experience and promote digital payments in Bhutan.
๐บ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ณ Trump claims that India has agreed to reduce tariffs to zero. However, there has been no confirmation from India yet. This could potentially be another "peacedeal" from Trump.
๐ผ Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov emphasized that increasing the market capitalization of the economy is unattainable without the public listing of state-owned companies. He highlighted the importance of IPOs in boosting economic growth and enhancing the investment climate in the country.
โจ On May 8, the U.S. Senate will vote on the GENIUS bill aimed at regulating stablecoins.
โ ๏ธโด๏ธ Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, has announced that he is launching an investigation into Donald Trump's cryptocurrency businesses for potential money laundering, bribery, and other illegal activities. The inquiry aims to assess the legitimacy of Trump's ventures in the crypto space. For more information, visit CoinDesk.
๐ฐ The United States has ordered its intelligence agencies to increase surveillance in Greenland. This move underscores former President Trump's serious intentions to purchase the island from Denmark, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Recently, Trump indicated that he does not rule out the possibility of acquiring Greenland through military means.
๐ In a historic milestone, the share of electricity generated from fossil fuels in the United States has fallen below 50% for the first time ever, according to a recent report. Experts suggest that this trend may soon be reversed as former President Donald Trump aims to reinstate traditional energy practices. For more details, visit here.
๐ Brazilian President Lula da Silva plans to sign agreements during his visit to Russia for joint fertilizer production. Additionally, Brazil will ink a deal with Russia regarding the exploration of uranium deposits in the country. This information comes from sources within the government, as reported by the Exame newspaper and TASS.
๐จ Russia's economic indicators for April show a mixed outlook. The Services PMI remains stable at 50.1, unchanged from the previous month. However, the Composite PMI has slipped to 49.8, down from 49.1, indicating a contraction in the overall economic activity. These figures reflect ongoing challenges in the Russian economy as it navigates various pressures.
๐ง๐ท๐ท๐บ Russia and Brazil are set to sign agreements on investments in the development of LNG infrastructure following Brazilian President Lula da Silva's visit. This information comes from sources within the newspaper Exame, as reported by TASS.
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ฆ Sources from "Baza" indicate that Moscow is anticipating further serious provocations from Ukraine and is preparing a response. Specifically, Russia is planning a strike known as "Oreshnik."
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๐จ๐ท๐บ VK shareholders have approved a capital increase priced at 324.9 rubles, significantly above current market rates. A press release states that key Russian shareholders' mutual investment funds will purchase the new shares. The company plans to allocateโฆ
๐ฐ VK plans to raise 115 billion rubles from investors to cover part of its debt. The company aims to reduce interest payments and improve loan terms. For more details, visit Vedomosti.