🌎 The exchange rates show USDCNY at 7.171 and USDTRUB at 79.30, reflecting current market conditions. For more details, visit USDCNY and USDTRUB.

🚫🇷🇺 Shareholders of RUSAL have approved the decision to not pay dividends for 2024.

💥🇺🇸 US Commerce Secretary Howard Latnick confirmed that the United States and China have signed a trade agreement. He stated that the White House plans to reach trade agreements with a group of ten key trading partners in the near future. Earlier, White House advisor Hassett mentioned that a series of trade deals is expected around July 4th.

🎥 A video clip featuring Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni displaying unusual expressions during a press conference at the NATO summit is gaining traction on social media. Experts speculate that there may be traces of Macron's napkin and Merkel's spoon influencing her demeanor. Meanwhile, former President Trump praised the summit, calling it "amazing."

🌍 India has emerged as a vital buyer of Russian energy coal, increasing its purchases from Russia to a two-year high in May. The growing demand underscores the strengthening trade relations between the two countries amid shifting global energy dynamics. For more details, visit Kommersant.

⚠️🇪🇺🇷🇺 The European Council President, António Costa, announced that work on the 18th sanctions package against Russia is ongoing and at an advanced stage. The Netherlands anticipates the approval of this package within two weeks. Previously, the European Union was unable to ratify the 18th sanctions package during the summit on June 26 in Brussels due to a veto from Slovakia. Meanwhile, Serbia's Prime Minister assured TASS that Belgrade will not join anti-Russian sanctions.

🇫🇷 French President Emmanuel Macron arrived late and disheveled at the EU summit in Brussels, missing the preliminary meeting. For more details, visit Euractiv.

⚠️✴️🇷🇺 The company "Avtositi" has announced the first default on digital assets in Russia. Investors have been offered to exchange assets yielding 20.5% for new ones with a yield of 18%.

🚀 Bakkt plans to raise $1 billion through the issuance of various securities. The funds will be utilized for corporate purposes and to acquire BTC and other cryptocurrencies for its balance sheet.

🇪🇺 The European Commission has proposed the establishment of a Europe-Asia trade bloc, which aims to serve as a Western alternative to BRICS, according to Ursula von der Leyen.

📈 Indian brokerages anticipate that Indian stocks will soar to record highs in July, according to recent reports. For further details, visit RTRS.

❗️🇷🇺 The SPB Exchange announced that the meeting has failed due to a lack of quorum. Earlier, the Board of Directors recommended not to distribute dividends for 2024.

🚀 Coinbase CEO advises investors to buy BTC.

🚀 Whales have been actively purchasing BTC since early June, according to data from Santiment.

🚀 David Sachs, the crypto king of the USA, announced that July will be a crucial month as the GENIUS bill is set to be signed, while CLARITY heads to the Senate. Many investment firms and experts believe that the passage of these laws will serve as a significant bullish driver for cryptocurrency in the long term.

🚀 Leasing companies in Russia have found a way to preserve their income by actively expanding additional services. These supplementary services are becoming essential tools for business development. — Ъ

❗️🇷🇺 Today marks the repeat of the state meeting at the SPB Exchange. The board had previously recommended not to pay dividends for 2024.

⚠️🇺🇸 This week, several Federal Reserve officials indicated that more time is needed to ensure that price increases driven by tariffs do not lead to a lasting rise in inflation. Most are opposed to a rate cut in July. -- BBG

✨ The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) reports that the majority of crimes involving digital assets are linked to stablecoins. The organization emphasizes the need for stricter regulations and oversight to combat illicit activities associated with these cryptocurrencies.

🚨 Today, the Deribit exchange will witness a record weekly expiration of options on BTC and ETH, totaling $17.3 billion. The primary interest zone for BTC is at the strike of $102,000, while for ETH, it stands at $2,200. Deribit is the world's largest cryptocurrency options exchange, accounting for over 85% of global activity.

🪙 The price of platinum on the global market has surpassed $1,400 per troy ounce for the first time in 11 years. Since early June, the metal has risen by over 34%. During the same period, palladium has increased by 15%, resulting in a price spread between these metals of $300, the highest in nine years. The rapid rise in platinum's value is attributed to active investor trading amid a structural deficit that is no longer being covered by stockpiles. Platinum is expected to potentially exceed $1,500 per ounce soon. — Ъ