🇦🇺 Rio Tinto is set to undergo a leadership change as its CEO, Jakob Stausholm, will step down later this year. For more details, visit Reuters.

🚀 On May 23, VolatilityShares is set to launch the first futures XRP ETF with the ticker #XRPI. Analysts at BBG believe this move is a precursor to the imminent launch of a spot XRP ETF.

⚡️Russian oil company Tatneft has announced that its shareholders have approved dividends for 2024, amounting to 43.11 rubles per ordinary and preferred share.

💥✴️🇺🇸 MSTR's unrealized profit from investments in BTC has surpassed $23.8 billion.

🚨 The T-Bank predicts that the Bank of Russia will lower its key interest rate by 1% to 2% at its upcoming meeting on June 6.

🚫🇷🇺 According to SD Yakovlev, dividends for 2024 will not be paid. The announcement was made during the meeting on June 23.

🚀 Brazilian fintech giant Méliuz is set to acquire BTC worth $27 million for its balance sheet.

🚗 China’s BYD has made history by selling more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla for the first time. This milestone marks a significant shift in the electric vehicle market, highlighting BYD's growing influence in the region. For more details, visit FT.

✈️ The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced that the reduction in funding for the state program on aviation will not affect the timelines for certification and delivery of the SJ-100 and MS-21 aircraft to airlines. This statement comes amidst ongoing discussions regarding the future of the aviation industry in the country. For more details, visit TASS.

🚨 Russia's T-Technologies has confirmed its plans to distribute up to 30% of profits as dividends, aiming to implement this strategy by the end of 2025, according to the company's president.

💥✴️ FIFA has announced a partnership with Avalanche to develop its own blockchain, further expanding its Web3 ambitions. The collaboration aims to enhance the organization's digital strategy and engagement with fans through innovative technologies. For more details, visit the full announcement here.

📈 On May 23, the Astra Group will hold a meeting to discuss dividends for 2024. For more details, visit this link.

🚨 Russia's T-Technologies currently have no plans for a SPO to increase capital but are monitoring the market, stated the president.

🇨🇳🇪🇺 Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron over the phone, according to CCTV.

✨ The State Duma has approved in the first reading a draft law that introduces a phased connection of banks and merchants to the platform of the digital ruble.

🚨 KAMAZ has revised its forecast for the heavy truck market in 2025, cutting the estimate from 80,000 to 45,000 units.

🚗 AutoVAZ and the Ministry of Industry and Trade are discussing measures to support demand for automobiles.

⚠️🇮🇱🇮🇷 Iran has vowed to deliver a "crushing" response to any "foolishness" from Israel, according to Tansim. The statement underscores the escalating tensions between the two nations, as both sides remain on high alert amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the region. The Iranian leadership's remarks reflect a commitment to defending national sovereignty and responding firmly to perceived threats.

⚠️🇷🇺 In April, Russia reduced its steel production by 5.1%, according to a report from the World Steel Association (WSA).

⚠️🇬🇧 Manchester United shares have dropped by 7% following their defeat in the Europa League final.

🇯🇵🇺🇸 Japan's Economy Minister Akazawa will visit the United States from May 23 to 25 for discussions on tariffs.