⚡️ Today, President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping will hold talks in Moscow. The agenda includes international issues such as cooperation within BRICS, the Shanghai Organization, and the G20, as well as the growth of bilateral trade. Discussions will also cover energy collaboration, notably the "Power of Siberia-2" gas pipeline. Russian and Chinese delegations will explore economic cooperation, according to Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund. Xi Jinping stated that his visit will significantly boost strategic collaboration between Russia and China.
💥✴️ Bithumb, the second-largest exchange in South Korea after the leading Upbit, has announced the listing of Particle Network (PARTI) and Balance (EPT).
🌟🇺🇸 U.S. banks are now authorized to perform crypto transactions on behalf of clients, offer outsourced crypto custody services, and handle crypto tax reporting, as clarified by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in a recent announcement. For more details, visit the official document here.
⚠️🇺🇸🇷🇺 US Treasury Secretary Bessent criticized Biden's sanctions against Russia as "outrageously weak," claiming they allow Russia to continue funding its military, particularly in the energy sector. Bessent stated that the US is prepared to impose tougher sanctions on Russia to gain leverage in peace negotiations.
💥 The Moscow Exchange Index (IMOEX) rose by 0.8% during the morning session. In just a few hours, a meeting between President Putin and President Xi Jinping is set to take place. Gazprom (GAZP) is particularly enthusiastic about the upcoming discussion.
🌟 Payment giant Stripe has announced the introduction of stablecoin accounts in over 100 countries. This move marks a significant step in the adoption of digital currencies for global transactions. In January 2025, Trump signed an executive order aimed at promoting the growth of the stablecoin market worldwide.
🌟 Arizona has signed law HB2749, allowing the state to establish a strategic BTC reserve. Meanwhile, in Texas, the bill SB21 concerning the BTC reserve has passed through the House committee and is now heading for a final vote.
✈️ Boeing announced that the delivery of the new Air Force One jets may not occur until 2027, as reported by officials. Former President Trump is infuriated by the delay, as he is currently flying on an older Boeing 747 instead of the promised new "Board One." Earlier reports indicated that Trump is considering acquiring new presidential aircraft from an alternative supplier due to these setbacks.
🚀 Rheinmetall has once again reported results that significantly exceed expectations, driven by strong defense orders. In its Q1 2025 earnings, the company announced an earnings per share (EPS) of €1.92, surpassing estimates of €1.49. The operating profit reached €199 million, a 49% increase year-on-year, with sales of €2.31 billion compared to an estimated €2.05 billion. Rheinmetall forecasts sales growth of 25% to 30% for the fiscal year, with an operating margin guidance of approximately 15.5%.
🚨 Germany's industrial production for March showed a significant increase of 3% month-over-month, surpassing expectations of 0.9% and rebounding from a previous decline of 1.3%.
🇨🇳 Goldman Sachs has stated that Chinese stocks are holding up remarkably well, maintaining an "overweight" rating.
🚢 Maersk, a leader in global trade indicators, reported a 70% increase in profits for the first quarter of 2025. The company's forecast for 2025 remains unchanged. However, it has lowered its outlook for the global container shipping market due to tariff wars, as detailed in a recent report. For more information, visit here and here.
🌟 Robinhood is developing a blockchain network aimed at European retail investors for trading tokenized U.S. securities.
⚠️🇯🇵 Nintendo reported a 46.6% decline in operating profit for the year ending in March. However, the company anticipates a 13% increase in profit for the new financial year.
⚠️🇮🇳🇵🇰 India and Pakistan engaged in their largest aerial battle to date, involving a total of 125 fighter jets from both sides in combat over border regions, as reported by CNN.