🚀 CEO of Aptos Labs, Avery Ching, is set to testify at a U.S. House of Representatives hearing noscriptd "The Future of Digital Assets," organized by the Agriculture Committee. Ching is among the few invited founders of level 1 projects and will discuss the utility of tokens, real-world use cases for Aptos (APT), and the need for clear regulations to support innovation in the U.S. His testimony will be included in the official record.

📈 Segezha Group has successfully completed the placement of additional shares, raising 113 billion rubles from key shareholder AFK Sistema, several creditor banks, and external investors, exceeding the planned 101 billion rubles. The funds will be used to repay debts, reducing the company's liabilities threefold to 60 billion rubles. Experts view the company's continued viability as a positive sign for the industry, noting that future performance will hinge on conditions in export markets. — Ъ

🚨✈️ President Zelensky's Airbus A319 is en route to the United States, according to FlightAware data. Yesterday, Zelensky announced that the Ukrainian delegation will hold meetings in the U.S. this week.

✨ The Bank of Russia has published a draft directive aimed at enhancing the appeal of digital financial assets (DFAs). For more details, visit here.

🌐 TSMC reported that U.S. tariffs have had some impact on its operations; however, demand for artificial intelligence remains extremely high. For more information, visit TSMC.

⚠️ Switzerland's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May shows a month-on-month increase of 0.1%, matching expectations but up from 0% previously. Year-on-year, the CPI decreased by 0.1%, aligning with forecasts and down from 0% earlier.

🛢 Goldman Sachs predicts that OPEC+ will increase oil production for the last time this year in July. The forecast highlights the ongoing adjustments in the global oil market as the organization responds to fluctuating demand and economic conditions. For more details, visit here.

🚀 Tom Lee of Fundstrat believes that Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $3,000,000 due to its limited supply and rapidly growing demand.

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📊 Turkey's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May will be released at 10:00 AM Moscow time.

💥✴️ The stablecoin RLUSD from Ripple has been approved by the Dubai Financial Services Authority as a recognized cryptocurrency token for use in the Dubai International Financial Centre.

❗️ Turkey's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May shows a month-on-month increase of 1.5%, lower than the expected 2% and previous 3%. Year-on-year inflation stands at 35.4%, slightly below the anticipated 36.1% and down from 37.8% previously. For more details, visit here.

⚠️🌎 The OECD has revised its forecast for global GDP growth in 2025, lowering it to 2.9% from the previous estimate of 3.1%. The projection for 2026 has also been adjusted to 2.9%, down from 3.0%. Additionally, the OECD has reduced its 2025 GDP growth forecast for the United States to 1.6% from 2.2%, and for China, the estimate has been lowered to 4.7% from 4.8%.

💥 The OFZ Index (RGBI) has surpassed 111 as markets anticipate a potential interest rate cut from the Central Bank of Russia on June 6. If a reduction is not forthcoming, investors are looking for clear signals indicating a shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy.

🚨 On June 20, shares of defense giant Rheinmetall will replace luxury goods company Kering in the Euro Stoxx 50 index, according to JPMorgan. This decision comes as Rheinmetall's stocks hit record highs, driven by unprecedented defense orders. For more details, visit Bloomberg.

🌟 Santiment reports that AI and Big Data projects have shown the highest developer activity in the past 30 days. For more insights, visit Santiment.

📈 The Moscow Exchange has officially joined the industry club "Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Sector." This move aims to enhance collaboration and innovation within the financial industry, focusing on the integration of AI technologies. For more details, visit the official announcement here.

⚠️🌎 The global economy is projected to experience its weakest growth since the COVID pandemic, warns the OECD. For more details, visit the full article here.

🇷🇺 Sales of Russian IT solutions nearly doubled since 2022, reaching 4.5 trillion rubles, signaling a robust growth in the country's IT sector. Digital attachés, aiding in the export of Russian IT solutions, are now operational in 17 countries worldwide. The IT sector's contribution to Russia's GDP has increased by more than a third. The shift towards domestic software is gaining momentum, with 80% of financial management solutions now being locally developed, according to Mishustin, as reported by TASS.

🌟🇫🇷 The French Blockchain Group has acquired BTC for a total balance of $70 million.

🌟 A new strategy is set to release 2.5 million preferred shares of STRD. The funds raised will be directed towards the acquisition of BTC.

🌴 Palm oil prices have surged to their highest level in nearly three weeks, driven by expectations of increased demand following India, the largest buyer, cutting import duties. For more details, visit this link.