🚀 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.
💥✴️ Bitcoin has surpassed $107,000, marking a significant milestone in its trading history. Investors and analysts are closely watching this surge as it raises questions about the cryptocurrency's future trajectory. The market's response to this increase could shape further developments in the digital asset landscape. For more details, visit this link.
🇺🇸 Trump has announced a $175 billion project called the Iron Dome, set to be developed within three years.
🚨 Ahead
The U.S. oil inventory report from the American Petroleum Institute (API) is scheduled for release between 23:30 and 23:40 Moscow time.
The U.S. oil inventory report from the American Petroleum Institute (API) is scheduled for release between 23:30 and 23:40 Moscow time.
🛢️ Oil prices are reacting to the latest API report, which shows a crude oil inventory increase of 2.499 million barrels. This figure is notably higher than the expected rise of 1.850 million barrels and also surpasses the previous week's increase of 4.287 million barrels.
✨ The SEC has postponed its decision on Bitwise's application for an ETH ETF that includes staking.
🌍 Today's calendar highlights include the second day of the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting. In the UK, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April will be released at 09:00 Moscow time, followed by US EIA oil inventory data at 17:30. Russia's CPI for April is scheduled for 19:00. Key speakers from the US Federal Reserve include Kugler, Daly, and others. Additionally, various companies will report their financial results, including MTS, Baidu, and Target, at different times throughout the day.