💥 BlackRock's BTC ETF saw record inflows of $6.35 billion in May, marking a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency market. The surge in financial flows highlights growing investor interest in Bitcoin and related assets. This development comes amid increasing institutional participation in the crypto space, further solidifying the role of Bitcoin ETFs in mainstream finance. For more details, visit BlackRock.
🌎 Financial flows for the week, according to BofA-EPFR, reveal significant trends. Global stocks faced a notable outflow of $9.5 billion, marking the largest weekly withdrawal this year. U.S. stocks saw outflows for the second consecutive week, while European stocks enjoyed inflows for the seventh straight week. Japanese stocks experienced a record outflow of $11.6 billion. Emerging markets had the strongest inflow of the year, and cryptocurrency recorded an influx of $2.6 billion, the highest since January 2025.
🇷🇺 Inter RAO reported a net profit of 47.2 billion rubles for the first quarter under IFRS, a slight decrease from a profit of 47.95 billion rubles in the same period last year.
🇷🇺 OMV has sold a 5% stake in the GHASHA concession in the UAE to LUKOIL for $600 million.
🔥🇺🇦 Ukraine's presidential office chief, Andriy Yermak, has announced the country's readiness to attend the next meeting with Russia scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, according to AFP.
💥🛢🇷🇺🇨🇳 Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller announced that the first 100 billion cubic meters of Russian gas have been delivered to China via the Power of Siberia pipeline, part of a historic contract exceeding one trillion cubic meters. This marks the beginning of an extensive journey, with the contract set to last until mid-2049. Additionally, deliveries through a second pipeline route, the "Far East" pipeline, are expected to commence in 2027.
🚨🇺🇦 Negotiations in Istanbul could yield concrete results, as the parties have agreed to coordinate positions on a ceasefire, according to Turkey's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan. He stated that a peaceful resolution could be achievable within a year, highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the conflict. For more details, visit TASS.
⚡ In the first quarter, electricity exports from Russia to Kazakhstan reached 0.7 billion kWh, while exports to China amounted to 0.2 billion kWh. This information was shared by a board member of Inter RAO.
✨ The SEC has announced that staking on Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchains does not qualify as a securities offering. This clarification aims to provide guidance for cryptocurrency practices in the United States, potentially impacting how staking activities are viewed under federal law. For further details, visit the SEC's official website.
✴️ In June, the top 10 token unlocks will take place, according to Cryptorank. These events are significant for the cryptocurrency market, impacting token availability and potentially influencing prices. Stay informed on the latest developments and unlock schedules to navigate the market effectively.
🌾 Russia's grain export dynamics for 2025 are projected to be significantly lower than in 2024. In the current agricultural season, exports from Russia are expected to reach approximately 53 million tons, including around 44.5 million tons of wheat, according to Vice Premier Patrushev, as reported by TASS. Russia remains the world's largest exporter of wheat.
🇷🇺 Funding for competence centers focused on software import substitution in Russia is set to resume. In the second wave, the Russian government will allocate 3.2 billion rubles for significant IT projects, with a total budget reaching 33 billion rubles by 2027, including contributions from companies. — Ъ