🌍 Jack Dorsey has shared statistics on the user geography of the new decentralized messenger BitChat. The data reveals that the application is most popular in Russia.

🇺🇸 The US dollar continues to strengthen against major global currencies, with the DXY index rising steadily.

🚨 South Korean automotive industry could face a loss of $5 billion due to U.S. tariffs, according to Bloomberg. The ongoing trade tensions are significantly impacting the sector, raising concerns about future investments and growth. As South Korea navigates these challenges, the repercussions on its economy and global automotive market are being closely monitored.

🇷🇺 Lenta reports a revenue increase of 24.3% in the first half of 2025. The company announced these results alongside an 84% rise in EBITDA margin. For more details, refer to the official report here.

💥🇺🇸 Futures for SP500 and Nasdaq 100 are hitting record highs.

💥🇺🇸 NVDA shares rose by 2% in pre-market trading, despite concerns and claims from China.

💎 The head of Anglo has stated that the sale of De Beers is the preferred option. For more details, visit here.

🌟🇺🇸 SharpLink Gaming has acquired an additional 11,259 ETH for its balance. This move underscores the company's commitment to the crypto space as it continues to expand its digital assets portfolio. For more details, visit SharpLink Gaming.

🚨 Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada has approved a law to restore the powers of anti-corruption bodies, according to RTRS. President Zelensky has called on the world to work towards a "regime change" in Russia and to confiscate frozen Russian assets, reports Le Monde.

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In the coming changes, parent and household chats may be transferred to the MAX messenger, according to Vedomosti. Authorities in the Zaporizhzhia region are set to adopt the MAX messenger for communication, reports RIA.

🌟 The UAE-based miner, Phoenix Group, has allocated $150 million to acquire BTC and SOL for its portfolio.

⚠️🛢🇮🇳🇷🇺 Last week, Indian state-owned oil refiners halted purchases of Russian oil due to reduced discounts and threats from Trump regarding tariffs. For more information, visit RTRS.

⚠️🛢🇺🇸🇪🇺🇷🇺 During trade negotiations, Trump urged EU officials to halt energy purchases from Russia and instead source LNG exclusively from the United States, according to Politico.

✨ Bolivia has signed an agreement with El Salvador to promote cryptocurrencies as a reliable alternative to traditional currencies. The partnership aims to enhance the use of digital currencies in both countries, highlighting the growing trend of crypto adoption in the region.

🇷🇺 Severstal reported its RAS results for the first half of 2025, revealing a profit of 43.5 billion rubles, down from 62 billion rubles in the same period last year.

🍷 Moderate consumption of wine has effects on the body similar to exercise, researchers have found, according to Forbes.

🇷🇺 DIASOFT has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 under Russian accounting standards. The company recorded a profit of 1.07 billion rubles, up from a profit of 0.98 billion rubles in the same period last year.

🚖 Tesla has launched a taxi ordering service in San Francisco. The innovative move aims to enhance urban mobility and provide more transportation options for residents and visitors. This new service aligns with Tesla's commitment to sustainable transportation solutions. For more details, visit Tesla.

💥 CryptoSlam reports that NFT sales in July exceeded $570 million, marking the second-largest monthly total in 2025.

🇺🇸 Mastercard reported its earnings per share (EPS) at $4.07, exceeding expectations of $4.02.

🚨📊🇺🇸 Saylor states that today's Strategy report will be the most significant in history. The report is scheduled for release at 23:00 Moscow time.