🌍 Russian Finance Minister Siluanov announced that Russia's budget will exceed its revenue plan from state asset sales fivefold. The dividend plan from government-controlled companies is nearly 100 billion rubles ahead, totaling over 800 billion rubles in 2026. The country's fiscal plans are reportedly surpassing expectations significantly. Learn more at this link.

🚀 Crowdstrike and NVIDIA are expanding their partnership, with Crowdstrike's stock rising by 1.5%. The companies will extend AI agent security measures to silicon, enhancing cybersecurity integrations. For more details, visit Crowdstrike and NVIDIA.

⚠️ European Union has imposed restrictions on cheap steel imports from China, which also affect Ukraine. MetaInvest CEO Yuriy Ryzhenkov comments on the impact of these measures on Ukraine’s steel industry.

💼 The average maximum interest rate on deposits in the top 10 Russian banks remained at 13.06%, according to the Central Bank.

🚨 The US has officially finalized new regulations for stablecoins in accordance with the GENIUS Act. This marks a significant step in crypto regulation in the United States.

📰 Former President Trump is expected to address efforts to combat crypto fraud at an event in the White House today. Stay tuned for updates on his remarks and upcoming policies. More details can be found on news website.

🔔 Ebay plans to lay off 9% of its staff amid ongoing restructuring efforts, according to reports. The company aims to cut costs and streamline operations as part of its strategic adjustments. More details can be found on their official site here.

🍷 Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Patrushev highlighted the significant potential of the non-alcoholic wine segment in the country, according to TASS.

🛢️ The US urges Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian refineries amid ongoing tensions. A ceasefire in the energy conflict seems unlikely, but negotiations might resume after talks with Whitcough, according to RBC Ukraine.

🌍 Slovakia will restart talks with Russia in Moscow on October 26, the first since the start of the special military operation, according to RTRS.

🗞️ The meeting between Putin and Whittaker has concluded, Tass reports. The negotiations lasted around three hours.

🚨 UITCOFF left the Konstantinovsky Palace after a pre-match training in martial arts combat Sambo, according to reports.

📰 Inflation expectations among Russians decreased to 13.2% in October from 14.2%, according to a Central Bank survey.

🌏 Russia's President Vladimir Putin is meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, according to TASS. The talks focus on strengthening bilateral ties between Russia and China amid ongoing international developments. This high-level meeting highlights increasing cooperation between the two nations. For more details, visit TASS.

🌏 Putin announced that there may be an opportunity to meet with Xi Jinping during the APEC summit in China. The upcoming event could facilitate discussions between Russia and China, strengthening bilateral relations. The summit is expected to be held soon, offering a platform for diplomatic talks. For more details, visit APEC.

🚀 Dogecoin Labs has officially launched a project to integrate DOGE into payment systems and DeFi platforms, marking a significant step for the cryptocurrency. The move aims to expand DOGE's utility and adoption across various financial services. For more details, visit Dogecoin Labs.

🚀 The St. Petersburg Exchange (СПБ Биржа) has joined NAUFOR as an operator of the information system for issuing digital financial assets (ЦФА). This move aims to enhance market infrastructure and streamline digital asset issuance. More details can be found inside the NAUFOR website.

🚀 Merck has partnered with NVIDIA and Microsoft to enhance their AI capabilities and accelerate drug discovery. This collaboration aims to leverage advanced AI technologies to improve healthcare solutions and streamline research processes. More details can be found on Merck's official site.

📰 Russian officials report that Putin and Whitcock had a substantive discussion during their meeting, according to Peskov. Meanwhile, fuel prices at the Kaluzhskaya Vostochnaya Zavoda (KLVZ) increased by 16%.

🔒 Standard Chartered is acquiring crypto custodian Zodia, according to reports. The deal reflects growing institutional interest in digital assets and enhanced security for crypto storage solutions. More details can be found on Reuters.