✨ South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's support for stablecoins linked to the won has sparked excitement in the market. Stocks related to this initiative, including Kakao Pay, LG CNS, Aton, and ME2ON, saw significant gains. The Kospi index has risen nearly 30% since the start of the year, reaching a four-year high. South Korea's stock market has emerged as the strongest in Asia for the first half of 2025. — FT

⚠️🇺🇸 The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has estimated that Trump's "big, beautiful bill" will increase the budget deficit by $3.3 trillion over the next decade, according to a report. This significant financial impact raises concerns about the long-term fiscal health of the United States. For more details, visit BBG.

🇺🇸🇮🇱 An Israeli court has postponed the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a call from former President Donald Trump to drop the case. The development comes as Netanyahu faces serious allegations of corruption. For more details, visit NYP.

🇺🇸 In a recent interview with FOX, Trump stated that he does not anticipate extending the July 9 deadline he set for countries to finalize trade deals with the U.S. to avoid higher tariffs. On June 27, Trump mentioned that the July 9 deadline is not fixed and that the U.S. has flexibility with the timing. However, he emphasized the importance of concluding trade agreements as swiftly as possible.

🎮 SharpLink Gaming has acquired 2,000 ETH for its balance, marking a significant move in the cryptocurrency space. The purchase reflects the company's ongoing commitment to leveraging blockchain technology in its operations. For more details, visit here.

🚀 Coinbase stocks emerged as the strongest performers in the S&P 500 in June, soaring by 43%.

🌍 Ukraine has lost the Shevchenkivske lithium deposit, highlighting a core issue in the resource deal between Washington and Kyiv, according to a New York Times report. As more territories come under Russian control, Ukraine's resource offerings to the U.S. diminish. Le Figaro reports that Ukraine has now lost two of its four lithium deposits, while the remaining two—Dobre and Porokhivske in Kirovohrad region—are still under Kyiv's control.

⚠️🇮🇷 Iran remains skeptical about the prospects of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire with Israel and has warned that it is prepared to respond to any new aggression. The Iranian government emphasized its doubts regarding the truce's durability. — BBG

💥 Over the past three months, the number of daily transactions on the SEI network has tripled, reaching a record high of 1.6 million. This significant increase highlights the growing activity within the network. For more information, visit the data provided by Nansen.

⚠️🇺🇸 Tariffs pose a significant inflationary challenge for the Federal Reserve, warns the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). The rising costs associated with tariffs could complicate monetary policy and exacerbate inflationary pressures in the economy. For more details, visit here.

🌕🇺🇸 Texas Governor Abbott has signed a law making gold and silver legal tender for everyday financial transactions.

⚠️🇺🇸 Jeff Bezos has begun selling shares of Amazon once again. A recent filing indicates that he plans to sell $5.4 billion worth of AMZN stock. For more details, visit the full article here.

⚠️🇺🇸 CEO of Nvidia has sold $30 million worth of shares from June 24 to 26. Over the past year, insiders have offloaded more than $1 billion in Nvidia stock, with more than half of these sales occurring in May 2025. For further details, visit CNBC.

🚀 Tesla's IPO occurred 15 years ago, and since then, the stock has skyrocketed nearly 300 times its original value. For more details, visit CNBC.

⚠️🇺🇸 Analysts warn that Trump's fiscal policy and attacks on the Federal Reserve threaten the status of the United States as a "safe haven" for assets, according to a report by FT.

🌐 Baidu is set to launch its open-source AI model, Ernie, on June 30. CNBC reports that this event will mark the biggest development in the AI sector since the release of DeepSeek. For more details, visit the full article here.

🌍 Today marks the last day of the month and the end of the quarter, potentially leading to window-dressing in some assets. China's Foreign Minister begins a visit to the EU. Key economic releases include China's Manufacturing/Services/Composite PMI at 04:30 MSK, UK's Q1 GDP at 09:00 MSK, Germany's preliminary CPI at 15:00 MSK, and US Chicago PMI at 16:45 MSK, followed by the Dallas Fed Mfg Business Index at 17:30 MSK. ECB President Lagarde speaks at 20:30 MSK. Russia's dividend announcements are also expected for several companies.

🌎 The latest foreign exchange rates show the US dollar trading at 7.164 against the Chinese yuan (USDCNY) and at 79.40 against the Russian ruble (USDTRUB).

🌍 Canada has rescinded a digital services tax set to take effect on June 30, aiming to resume trade talks with the US. Former President Trump had previously halted discussions over what he termed Ottawa's "brazen attack." The objective of these negotiations is to secure a trade agreement by July 21. For more details, visit this link.