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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.
Cliffwater Private Credit Fund Sees 17% Redemption Requests, Limits Withdrawals
Cliffwater Private Credit Fund, with $33 billion in assets, faced a 17% redemption request rate, prompting it to limit withdrawals as record outflows resumed.
Nvidia's Huang Touts $150B Annual Taiwan Spending, Calls Island AI Epicenter
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company will spend $150 billion annually on Taiwan, calling the island the epicenter of the AI revolution. Lex Fridman is currently in Taiwan with Huang for an upcoming interview.
US Proposes Minimum 10% Tariffs on Imports from Major Trading Partners
The United States is reportedly proposing new tariffs of at least 10% on imports from most major trading partners, following an investigation into goods allegedly produced using forced labor.
Manturov discusses tech leadership, imports, drones, and more ahead of PMEF
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov gave a wide-ranging interview to Kommersant ahead of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, covering technology leadership, parallel imports, recycling fees, aviation, microelectronics, automotive, shipbuilding, metallurgy, marketplaces, military drones, and space programs.
Perpetual Futures Expand Beyond Crypto to Oil, Stocks
Perpetual futures (PERP) are now being listed on traditional assets like oil and stocks on crypto exchanges, trading 24/7. This trend is challenging traditional exchange price discovery and drawing institutional demand, with Hyperliquid (HYPE) as the biggest beneficiary.
Economic Calendar: Key Data Releases for June 3, 2026
A busy day with services PMIs from major economies, Australian GDP, US ADP employment and ISM services PMI, plus central bank speeches and earnings reports.
Crypto Market Roundup: Bitcoin Drop, Mt. Gox Transfer, Robinhood Canada, and More
Bitcoin fell below $68,000 triggering over $1 billion in liquidations, while Mt. Gox moved $731 million in BTC. Robinhood completed its acquisition of WonderFi to enter Canada, and Ripple expanded RLUSD to Turkey.
SEC Elevates Digital Assets to Strategic Priority in 2030 Roadmap
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has designated digital assets as a key strategic priority in its five-year plan through 2030, proposing clearer crypto rules, tokenization support, and a framework for staking and onchain markets.
Astra Management Proposes Share Buyback of Up to 2% of Capital
The management of Russian IT company Astra Group will recommend that its board consider a share buyback of up to 2% of the company's authorized capital.