🔥🇺🇸🇷🇺 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.

🚨 The supply of ETH and BTC on exchanges continues to decline. BTC supply has reached an eight-year low, while ETH supply is at its lowest in a decade. For more details, visit here.

🚫📉 The company "Belon" has announced that it will not distribute dividends for the year 2024. The decision was made public during a meeting held on June 25. For more details, visit ГОСА.

🚨 Starting in the fall of 2025, a portion of federal budget expenditures in Russia will be conducted in digital rubles, according to a draft law from the Ministry of Finance. For more details, visit here.

🛢🇷🇺🇨🇳 In the period from January to April, Russia reduced its oil supplies to China by 14.2%, according to reports. Meanwhile, China increased its purchases of pipeline gas from Russia by 31.6% during the same timeframe. However, China also cut its imports of LNG from Russia by 27.2%. For more information, visit the links: oil, pipeline gas, and LNG.