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🥔 Belarus has lifted the ban on potato imports from the European Union.

🚀 Salesforce is acquiring Informatica for $8 billion to enhance its AI data processing tools. Following the announcement, Salesforce's stock (CRM) rose by 2%, while Informatica's stock (INFA) saw a 6% increase.

📈 The consensus among investment firms estimates Transneft's dividends for 2024 at 188.1 rubles per share.

💥✴️🇺🇸 SharpLink Gaming reports a remarkable increase of 435% on the ETH-de*ьме.

💰 The strengthening of the Russian ruble since the beginning of 2025 has been influenced by several factors with varying degrees of stability, according to the Central Bank's explanation of the currency's strength.

🚀 The Chief Operating Officer of Steak n’ Shake has announced that payments in BTC have halved processing fees. He highlighted that BTC transactions are faster and cheaper compared to traditional card payments. Recently, the restaurant chain began accepting BTC as payment using the Lightning network.

⚠️🇺🇦 Kellogg: Putin is ignoring the opportunities presented by Trump. The State Department stated that Trump's recent comments on Russia should not be viewed as his disappointment.

🇺🇸🇷🇺 According to the New York Times, Trump is distancing himself from the Ukrainian conflict and will not impose sanctions against Russia. In contrast, the Wall Street Journal reports that Trump may introduce sanctions against Russia as early as this week.

🚨 German Chancellor Merz announced that there are no longer any restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Kyiv by Berlin and its allies. However, Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil stated that there are still limitations on the range of arms provided to Ukraine by Germany and its partners.

⚠️🇺🇦 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia of a response to strikes on Ukraine, stating, "This will happen. Strike drones, interceptors, cruise missiles, and Ukrainian ballistics are key elements," during his evening address. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that those who choose to "hooligan" in Russia with drone attacks will face consequences, according to spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

🚨 Former President Donald Trump has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against actions that could disrupt negotiations with Iran, according to Axios.

🇷🇺 In 2025, Russia is expected to earn more from exporting energy resources and raw materials to the EU than Europe spends on military aid to Kyiv. According to Bild, the sanctions against Russia have minimal impact on the country.

🌎 According to forecasts by UNCTAD, by 2033, the AI sector is expected to emerge as the leading technology sector globally.

✨🇺🇸 The head of the world's largest public miner, MARA, has proposed that the United States should start mining Bitcoin to bolster its strategic reserve. For more details, visit here.

✨🇨🇦 Sol Strategies, often referred to as the MicroStrategy of the Solana ecosystem, is set to raise an additional $1 billion to acquire more SOL for its balance sheet. For more details, visit their website.

🎮 Apple is set to launch a dedicated gaming app for its devices, aiming to compete with major industry players like Nintendo and Sony. The new app is expected to debut shortly after the arrival of the Switch 2. This move marks a significant step for Apple in the gaming market, as the company seeks to enhance its presence in the competitive landscape. For further details, visit Bloomberg.

🌍 World central bankers gather in Tokyo for Day 2 of their meetings. Switzerland observes a trading holiday for Ascension Day. New Zealand's central bank will announce its interest rate at 05:00 Moscow time, followed by a press conference at 06:00. Russia's central bank will release its financial stability overview at 15:00. An OPEC+ ministerial meeting is scheduled for 16:30. The U.S. will release the Richmond Manufacturing Index at 17:00 and FOMC minutes at 21:00. Vice President Vance will speak at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, which is currently in its second day.

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🌎 The current exchange rates show USDCNY at 7.198 and USDTRUB at 80.70.

🇺🇸 Trump announced that mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be privatized, but they will retain government guarantees.