🇷🇺 Novabev has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 under Russian accounting standards (RSBU). The company achieved a net profit of 166.3 million rubles, a significant increase compared to a profit of 33.7 million rubles in the same period last year.
🚀 Semler Scientific (SMLR) has made headlines by acquiring 455 BTC for its balance sheet. This strategic move underscores the growing interest of corporations in cryptocurrency as a valuable asset.
✨ X Empire is set to make an announcement in the coming days. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting development in the crypto world.
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✨ The digital ruble is now part of anti-money laundering legislation in Russia. Both commercial banks and the Bank of Russia will oversee anti-money laundering controls for transactions involving digital rubles, as announced by the Central Bank — ЦБ.
✨ Russian President Putin has signed a new law extending "anti-money laundering" measures to transactions involving digital rubles. This legislation aims to enhance regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency sector, ensuring compliance and reducing financial crimes linked to digital currencies. For more details, visit Interfax.
🚫 Russia's ROSSETI has announced that it will not pay dividends for 2024. The decision came ahead of a government meeting scheduled for June 27.
🇮🇷 In Rome, the fifth round of negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding Iran's nuclear program has concluded. The Omani Foreign Minister reported "certain, but not final" progress during the talks. He expressed hope for clarifying remaining issues in the coming days, aiming for a sustainable and fair agreement. Iran and the U.S. are preparing for a new round of discussions, with Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi optimistic about achieving further progress in "one or two more meetings."
🚨 The Board of Directors of EVROTRANSC has announced that dividends for 2024 will be set at 14.19 RUB per share. The general meeting is scheduled for June 27, with the cut-off date for dividends on July 17.
🚨🇺🇸 US Treasury Secretary Bessent promises major trade deal announcements in the coming weeks, potentially boosting the SP500 and BTC. Bessent also stated that negotiations with China will continue.
🚨🇷🇺 Sovcombank has announced plans to issue dividends for 2024 in two stages, starting with 0.35 RUB per share. The first payment is set for June 27, with the cutoff on July 8. The second payment is expected in the latter half of 2025, with the exact date and amount to be determined based on factors such as subordinated and perpetual debt plans, potential M&A deals, and other significant influences on the bank's capital. For more details, visit here.
🇯🇵🇺🇸 Donald Trump announced that after extensive discussions, US Steel will remain in America. He stated that a partnership will be formed between Nippon Steel and US Steel, with Japan set to pay $14 billion. Trump's comments followed the blocking of Nippon Steel's attempt to acquire its American rival due to national security concerns. For more details, visit CNBC. ⚡️Trump claimed to have secured $14 billion from the Japanese, just from this one company.
⚠️🇪🇺🇺🇸 The European Union is considering new sanctions against Russia, which may include disconnecting over 20 Russian banks from SWIFT and lowering price caps on Russian oil. Additionally, there is a proposal to ban the construction of the Nord Stream gas pipeline. For more details, visit BBG.