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VTB Eyes August Closing of RVB Deal, SPO to Raise 300-400 Bln Rubles
VTB Bank may close its deal with RVB in August and expects to raise 300-400 billion rubles in a secondary public offering. The bank also announced upcoming dividend strategy and management reshuffles.
Binance discloses minority stake in Alpaca, holder of 94% tokenized stock custody market
Binance has revealed a minority stake in Alpaca, a custodian controlling roughly 94% of the market for tokenized US stocks and ETFs. Under the deal, Binance will receive 50% of Alpaca's order flow revenue.
Akron to Pay 235 Rubles per Share from 2021 Profits, Skips 2025 Dividend
The board of Akron recommends not paying dividends in 2025, but will distribute 8.64 billion rubles from 2021 retained earnings as 235 rubles per share, subject to shareholder vote on June 30.
Crypto Leaders Panel at Proof of Talk Event
Joe Bruzzesi (Raptor Digital), John Nahas (Ava Labs), Julien Clausse (BNP Paribas CIB), and Nenter Chow (BitMart) spoke at the Proof of Talk event, moderated by Cointelegraph CEO Yana Prikhodchenko.
Tether and Fasset to Launch First Gold-Backed Crypto Card
Tether is partnering with fintech firm Fasset to issue the world's first crypto card backed by physical gold, enabling users to spend digital gold in everyday transactions.
TapTools Shuts Down; Hoskinson Warns of Cardano DeFi 'Wave of Failures'
Analytics platform TapTools is closing within two weeks, citing layoffs and high operational costs. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson warns of a potential wave of failures for DeFi and other startups in the second half of the year due to adverse market conditions.
Saylor's '₿ack to Work' Post Raises Concerns as MSTR Sells BTC
Michael Saylor posted '₿ack to Work' on social media. The phrase previously signaled Bitcoin purchases, but now that Strategy (MSTR) has begun selling, analysts warn the message may have a different implication.
Russia's Manturov Sets Goals for New United Microelectronics Corp
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov outlined the objectives of the newly formed United Microelectronics Corporation 'Element', focusing on resource consolidation, full-cycle production, and workforce development to achieve technological sovereignty.
X5 to Expand AI, Robotics, Predicts Further Job Cuts - President
X5 Retail Group plans to develop AI, robotics, and unmanned transport, with President Ekaterina Lobacheva forecasting continued headcount reductions due to automation.
X5 Maintains 2026 Revenue Growth Forecast of 12-16%
X5 Retail Group has reaffirmed its 2026 revenue growth forecast of 12-16%, while President Ekaterina Lobacheva said the company has no plans to actively monetize its treasury package under current market conditions.
Aave CEO: Every Bank Is Now Involved in DeFi; BlackRock CEO Calls It a Trillion-Dollar Revolution
Aave's CEO says all banks are engaged in DeFi, while BlackRock's CEO calls DeFi and tokenization a revolution for trillions in investments. The World Economic Forum urged adoption in 2024, and BIS has been studying the tech since 2021.
Zcash Block Production Rumors Dismissed as Bad Node Issue
Rumors that Zcash halted block production for over four hours are unfounded. Mert Mumtaz clarified that affected explorers were using a faulty node, while the network remains fully operational.
Cuba Turns to Crypto Under Sanctions, P2P Networks Emerge
Cuba is seeing limited Bitcoin transaction volumes but is becoming a key example of cryptocurrency adoption under sanctions, with activity shifting to P2P networks and messaging apps.
Russia's Finance Ministry to Buy Currency and Gold Worth 208.2B Rubles June 5-July 6
Russia's Ministry of Finance will purchase foreign currency and gold totaling 208.2 billion rubles from June 5 to July 6 under the budget rule, with net daily currency purchases of 5.3 billion rubles.
Sberbank First Deputy Chair: Key Rate Must Be at Least 10% to Match Real Rate
Alexander Vedyakhin, first deputy chairman of Sberbank, stated that Russia's key rate should be at least 10% to align with the real rate for enterprises and stimulate lending.
Iran warns US against overstepping in talks or ceasefire
Mohsen Rezai, former IRGC commander and current military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, warned that Iran will not allow the US to overstep in negotiations or ceasefire processes, threatening a barrage of missiles and drones in response to any aggression.
Yandex Leads Russia in Generative AI Model Development – Vedomosti
According to a Vedomosti market review, Yandex has developed the largest number of foundational generative AI models among Russian players.
HIVE Digital Revenue Jumps 158% in FY2026, Net Loss Widens
Canadian Bitcoin miner HIVE Digital Technologies reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $297.8M, up 158% YoY, and mined 2,885 BTC (+104%). However, net loss reached $148.4M and BTC reserves were cut to 150 BTC by end of Q4.
VTB Analysts Revise Ruble Forecast to 80 per Dollar Through 2026
VTB analysts have revised their ruble forecast, now expecting the currency to trade around 80 per dollar until the end of 2026, according to First Deputy Chairman Dmitry Pianov.
US Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchanges Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin, Ramzinex
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned four Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges—Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin, and Ramzinex—along with their executives, accusing them of sanctions evasion and terrorism financing.
US Put-Call Ratio at 11-Year Low, Bullish Sentiment Peaks
The put-call ratio on US stock options has fallen to a historic low, marking the strongest bullish sentiment in 11 years.
St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026 to Host US Delegation for First Time Since 2018
The 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will take place June 3-6, with over 20,000 participants from more than 130 countries. A US delegation led by Rodney Cook is expected to attend for the first time since 2018.
Mastercard Expands Regulated Stablecoin Settlements to Weekends and Holidays
Mastercard plans to extend instant settlement capabilities for regulated stablecoins to weekends and holidays, citing rising demand from institutional and business clients. The initiative will initially support USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD, and SoFiUSD.
Russian Minister Manturov Hails Gold Miners’ Entry into Rare Earths
Russia’s industry minister says the growing participation of gold-mining companies in rare and rare-earth metal projects is a positive trend.