🌟 Canadian firm Sol Strategies, often referred to as the MicroStrategy of the Solana ecosystem, has begun acquiring JTO tokens for its new "eco-friendly" reserve. Previously, the company exclusively purchased SOL tokens for its balance.
⚠️🛢🇷🇺 Prices for Russian oil have dropped following a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. The cost of Urals crude at FOB Primorsk fell by nearly $9 to $56.5, while in Novorossiysk, the price decreased to $56.6. The premium ESPO brand at FOB Kozmino also saw a decline of $7, bringing it down to $63.48.
🚀 Since launching its BTC mining initiative in 2020, Bhutan has accumulated a BTC reserve valued at approximately $1.3 billion, nearly 40% of the country's GDP. This positions Bhutan as the third-largest holder of BTC among national governments. — WSJ
🛢 On July 9-10, a seminar organized by OPEC will take place in Vienna. Ministers are expected to discuss the current situation in the oil market.
🚨 Sberbank announced that starting June 30, it will reduce interest rates on certain deposits. For more information, visit their official page.
💥 In early June, the Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, Maksut Shadayev, announced that a national messenger is set to be developed on the Max platform from VK. The presentation of this new service is expected to take place in the summer. For more details, visit the report here.
🍷 In Russia, the share of imported strong alcohol, excluding vodka, in retail sales has dropped to 29.8% from January to May 2025, totaling 5.72 million decaliters. This trend is attributed to increased tariffs on imported alcohol from unfriendly countries and the expansion of Russian producers into new categories, experts say. The market anticipates further pressure from local products on imports, although overall alcohol sales volumes are expected to stagnate. — Ъ
🚨 Transneft has approved long-term investments amounting to 2 trillion rubles aimed at expanding export capacities through existing ports and replacing pipelines. The company plans to complete the expansion of oil pipelines towards Novorossiysk by 2025, increasing capacity to 52 million tons per year. Additionally, starting in 2026, Transneft will enhance its program for technical re-equipment and reconstruction, targeting 350-380 billion rubles by 2030.
🇷🇺 Softline Group has acquired a controlling stake in the Omega Alliance group of companies. For more details, visit the official press release.
🌟 France's Blockchain Group is set to raise an additional $20 million to acquire BTC for its balance sheet.
🌍 China's Foreign Minister will visit the EU from June 30 to July 6, participating in a bilateral strategic dialogue.
🛢 Reports indicate that vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are now stating that "Russian oil" is "owned by China" to deter potential attackers. This strategy aims to enhance safety and security for shipping in a region known for its geopolitical tensions.
🚨 The Central Bank of Russia may lower the key interest rate in July, according to Aksakov, as reported by TASS.
🚫 Shareholders of Pромомед have approved the decision to not pay dividends for 2024.