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Donald Trump is considering cryptocurrency-supportive candidates for positions in US federal financial agencies. Potential appointments include senior positions at the SEC and the creation of a new cryptocurrency position in the White House.
Social network Bluesky has recorded a significant increase in new users. This happened against the backdrop of an outflow of users from platform X (formerly Twitter) after the US presidential election. The platform has reached 14.5 million users.
The White Stripes have dropped their copyright lawsuit over the use of their song “Seven Nation Army” in the Trump campaign. The decision came less than a week after Trump won the election.
The defendants in the January 6, 2021, riots are filing massive motions to postpone their trials. They cite Trump's promise to pardon the participants in the Capitol storming if he wins.
The British prime minister plans to discuss with Biden at the G20 summit the allocation of the $20 billion promised by the United States for Ukraine. Starmer also intends to raise the issue of authorizing the use of Storm Shadow missiles deep into Russia.
Fintech expert Elena Neighbor spoke about the impact of Trump's victory on the cryptocurrency market. She explained the reasons for the growth of bitcoin and shared her forecasts for its further dynamics.
According to the FT, Ukraine is developing its own “victory plan” for the incoming Trump administration, emphasizing potential business deals, access to raw materials, and troop deployments.
Donald Trump is planning to appoint Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and Congressman Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor, which is what they had previously said about Ukraine.
Bitcoin reached a new high of $89,000, after which it corrected to $87,000, showing a 32% increase over the week. The volatility led to the liquidation of $700 million in cryptocurrency-tracked futures, the highest since early April.
Chinese regulators are planning to cut the home purchase tax from 3% to 1% in major cities. This is part of the government's fiscal policy to stimulate the real estate market and fight deflation.
Decision Desk HQ predicts a victory for the Republican Party in the US House of Representatives. The Republicans already have a majority in the Senate and can gain control of both houses of Congress.
NYT: Donald Trump is preparing to nominate Senator Marco Rubio for the post of US Secretary of State. Rubio, known for his hawkish stance on China and Iran, has recently been supporting Trump's policies.
Donald Trump has offered Congressman Mike Waltz the position of National Security Advisor. In this position, Waltz will deal with geopolitical conflicts, including the war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.
Russia has deployed 50,000 troops, including 12,000 North Korean soldiers, to advance in the Kursk region. The Kremlin aims to regain the lost territories by January 2024, when Trump may become president of the United States.
Billionaire Ilon Musk has been spending a lot of time with Trump at Mar-a-Lago since the US election. Musk is involved in personnel decisions and shaping Trump's future administration.
EU High Representative Josep Borrell said there were no plans for a Trump presidency in the United States. Instead, the EU is focusing on strengthening its own defense capabilities and autonomy.
President Zelenskyy announced the containment of 50,000 Russian troops in the Kursk region. This grouping cannot be redeployed to other areas of attack on the territory of Ukraine.
Donald Trump has nominated Republican Alice Stefanik as a candidate for the post of U. S. ambassador to the United Nations. Stefanik is known for her criticism of the UN and controversial stance on Ukraine - she supported sanctions against rf, but voted against new funding.
Stephen Miller may become White House deputy chief of staff for policy. The immigration adviser plans to increase deportations of illegals to a million a year.
A Ukrainian official tells Reuters that the next 4-5 months will be crucial in the war because of Trump's possible return. A Trump victory could affect aid to Ukraine and its chances of joining NATO.
Jean-Noël Barrot called for not being prejudiced about Trump's possible decisions on Ukraine and for more time. France emphasizes the importance of providing Kyiv with all the necessary means to counter Russian aggression.
Elon Musk has become the most influential figure in the entourage of US President-elect Donald Trump. Since Trump's victory, Musk's fortune has increased by $21 billion, and his influence on future policy continues to grow.
The leaders of France and Britain reaffirmed their commitment to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes. ” They also discussed the use of Storm Shadow missiles and future security cooperation.
The possibility of Trump's second state visit to the UK is ruled out due to the change of government, monarch, and the break between presidencies. Such a case would be unprecedented, as no world leader has ever received two full state visits.
British Defense Secretary John Healey expressed confidence in the new Trump administration's support for Ukraine. According to him, the United States will remain committed to NATO and will continue to help Ukraine.
Rafał Trzaskowski said that Poland could take the position of political leader in the EU due to instability in Germany and France. He also noted that Poland is the only NATO country that spends almost 5% of GDP on defense.
Donald Trump has called on Republican senators to abandon the lengthy confirmation process for his future administration. The three senators running for Senate Republican leader supported this initiative.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service is planning large-scale disinformation attacks through Western media and social network X. This was warned by the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Kovalenko.
putin's spokesman denied that putin and Trump had a phone call after the US election. He also denied preparations for a conversation between putin and Scholz.
The leaders of France and Britain plan to convince Biden to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles deep into russia. The talks will take place in Paris during the Armistice Day ceremony.