🇺🇸 The United States is set to construct the Golden Dome at a cost of $831 billion, which is comparable to Israel's Iron Dome system, according to RTRS. Former President Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement regarding this initiative today.
🚨 The Russian government has instructed ministries to prepare a directive regarding dividends for "Sovcomflot" for 2024, ensuring that no dividends will be paid. This decision was reported by TASS.
🚫 Russia's SMLT announces that dividends for 2024 from the company SAMOLET will not be paid. The decision was made public on June 23.
🚨 A new bill in Russia proposes penalties for cryptocurrency payments, with fines set at 100,000 rubles for individuals and 700,000 rubles for legal entities. The Central Bank has revealed information about the future fine amounts for cryptocurrency transactions in the country. For more details, visit the Central Bank's announcement here.
🌟 Google has announced new AI innovations at its annual developer conference. Key highlights include real-time speech translation for English and Spanish in Google Meet and a new AI-powered video conferencing platform called Google Beam. The CEO of Google stated that their AI products are selling faster than ever before.
🇺🇸 Trump is urging Republicans to swiftly pass a "big, beautiful" tax bill. He emphasizes the importance of moving quickly to enact the legislation to benefit the economy and the American people.
⚠️🇷🇺 OAK reported a net loss of 2.95 billion rubles in the first quarter, more than tripling compared to previous figures, according to TASS.
🚨 The SEC has postponed its decision on 21Shares' application for an XRP ETF. This delay continues to leave investors and the cryptocurrency community in anticipation of the regulatory body's final ruling. The decision could significantly impact the market for XRP and related products.
🇺🇸 The United States will not participate in the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, neither at the level of foreign ministers nor heads of state and government, according to Rubio.
🚗 Elon Musk announced that Tesla is on track to launch its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, by the end of June. The company plans to deploy self-driving cars on the roads in Austin this summer. By the end of next year, hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of Tesla vehicles are expected to be operating on autopilot.
🚀 Blackstone has made headlines by disclosing its first purchase of a BTC-ETF. This move marks a significant step in the integration of cryptocurrency into traditional investment portfolios. Investors are keenly observing how this development could impact the broader market. For more details, visit here.
✨ As the SEC continues to delay decisions on various cryptocurrency ETFs, BBG analysts anticipate that approvals for altcoin ETFs are unlikely before the fourth quarter of 2025.
🚫🛢🇪🇺🇷🇺 The European Union is expected to propose a quota as a mechanism to enforce a continent-wide ban on imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027. Officials state that this initiative will provide companies with a legal basis to terminate long-term contracts. For more information, visit BBG.
🇷🇺 The strengthening of the ruble has not yet fully manifested in inflation, and this effect will continue to influence the economy for several months, according to the Central Bank.
🚨 The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced that the United States will impose new sanctions on Russia if it refuses to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine. He endorsed a recent phone call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin that ended without a ceasefire agreement. Rubio supported potential sanctions, including 500% tariffs on goods from countries purchasing Russian energy, but noted that Trump currently favors diplomacy to keep negotiations open. — FT
🌟 A French company, The Blockchain Group, has successfully raised 8.6 million euros to purchase BTC for its balance sheet.
✨ Trading of XRP futures on the CME exchange has surpassed the initial trading volume of SOL futures launched in March. On its debut day, XRP generated an impressive $19 million in trading, according to statistics.