😊 Microsoft will integrate Elon Musk's AI models into its cloud services. This move aims to enhance the capabilities of their offerings and leverage advancements in artificial intelligence. For more details, visit Axios.

🚨 President Volodymyr Zelensky has requested former President Donald Trump to discuss a potential meeting between himself and President Vladimir Putin, with Trump possibly participating in the talks. The news was reported by RTRS.

💻 DELL has unveiled new computers and AI solutions powered by Qualcomm chips, featuring support for Nvidia's AI technologies.

🚨 President Vladimir Putin held a press conference following his conversation with former President Donald Trump. The discussion is anticipated to influence geopolitical dynamics between the United States and Russia, especially in relation to Ukraine. Further details on the topics covered during their dialogue are expected to emerge in the coming days.

🔥🇺🇸🇷🇺 Putin expressed gratitude to Trump for supporting the resumption of direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv, according to TASS. The conversation was described as candid and substantive. Trump emphasized the importance of a ceasefire, while Putin noted that Russia is committed to a peaceful resolution of the crisis. Russia is ready to collaborate with Ukraine on a memorandum for a future peace agreement, addressing ceasefire and settlement principles. Details of the discussion will be clarified later by Peskov or Ushakov.

🌟 The SEC has delayed its decision on the spot SOL ETF applications from VanEck, 21Shares, Fidelity, and Bitwise.

❗️🇨🇭 The head of the Swiss National Bank has once again stated that the possibility of returning to negative interest rates cannot be ruled out.

🇺🇸🇷🇺 In a recent phone call, President Vladimir Putin and former President Donald Trump discussed bilateral relations and expressed support for their further normalization. However, they did not address potential timelines for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. This conversation marked the third between the two since Trump took office. Trump described the prospects for US-Russia relations as impressive if Ukraine's situation is resolved, highlighting Russia as a key trade partner. Trump invited Putin to call him anytime.

🚨 IPO plans for Circle may be in jeopardy as the company is reportedly in talks for acquisition by major players like Coinbase or Ripple. These discussions could potentially lead to a merger instead of a public offering. For more details, visit Fortune.

⚠️🇪🇺🇷🇺 A representative of the German government announced that European leaders, following a phone conversation between Trump and European leaders, agreed to intensify pressure on Russia through sanctions. EU countries have reached a consensus to increase sanctions against Russia after discussions between Putin and Trump, according to Merz.

🌟🇺🇸 The Senate is unlikely to complete voting on the stablecoin bill this week. Some lawmakers are seeking amendments, while certain Democrats may attempt to delay the process. Republicans are pushing for a rollback of Biden's regulations. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stated he expects the Senate to make progress on the bill today. - Semafor

🇷🇺 Softline has denied reports regarding the involvement of equity investors to stabilize its debt. According to the CFO, the company's debt levels are manageable. Investments will instead be directed towards business development.

🇺🇸 The U.S. Department of the Treasury does not anticipate any announcements regarding trade deals during the financial meeting of the G7 in Canada this week, according to sources from RTRS.

🚨 CZ: "Investing in crypto is risky. Not investing in crypto is also risky."

🇺🇦 Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of continued U.S. involvement in the peace settlement process. European leaders expressed shock at Trump's disclosures regarding agreements made with Putin and his reluctance to impose sanctions on Russia, according to the Financial Times. The Times reported that the U.S. is unlikely to introduce new sanctions against Russia at this time.

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🌎 The exchange rates for major currencies have been updated. The US Dollar to Chinese Yuan (USDCNY) stands at 7.222, while the US Dollar to Russian Ruble (USDTRUB) is at 81.80. For more details, visit USDCNY and USDTRUB.

🚨🇨🇳 The People's Republic of China has adjusted its Loan Prime Rate (LPR) for the first time in seven months. The one-year LPR is now set at 3%, down from 3.10%, while the five-year LPR stands at 3.50%, a decrease from 3.60%. These changes reflect the country's efforts to stimulate the economy amid ongoing challenges. For more details, visit the full report here.

💥🇨🇳🇭🇰 Chinese battery manufacturer CATL surged 17% in its debut trading in Hong Kong. The company raised $4.6 billion, marking the largest listing in the world for 2025.

🚨 Australia has maintained its central bank interest rate at 3.85%, matching expectations and down from the previous rate of 4.1%.

🇯🇵🇺🇸 The third round of trade negotiations between Japan and the United States may take place on May 23, according to Kyodo News.