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BitMEX has decided to follow the path of EU sanctions against Russian users, according to the company's letter

BitMEX has decided to follow the path of EU sanctions against Russian users, according to the company's letter

* Screenshots of the letter to users with the "updated policy on banned jurisdictions" appeared online. Access to the platform is now restricted to Russians.

Natural gas in the U.S. cheapens 13% and trades at about $5 per million thermal units

Natural gas in the U.S. cheapens 13% and trades at about $5 per million thermal units

* Gas in the US keeps getting cheaper after a fire at Freeport, the largest LNG export terminal in the states. Today the EIA reported a rise in U.S. gas reserves, which means domestic supply is stabilizing.

Biden continues to lose voter confidence

Biden continues to lose voter confidence

* According to the latest NYT poll, only 31% of Americans are happy with Biden's policies regarding support for people's financial well-being. Fifty-two percent of Americans believe their financial situation has worsened since last year.

Head of Russian traffic police is confident that the status of electric scooters will be settled by the end of 2022 - TASS

Head of Russian traffic police is confident that the status of electric scooters will be settled by the end of 2022 - TASS

* Earlier, it became known that Whoosh's kickshare will debut on the bond market. According to experts, the imposed economic sanctions will have a limited impact on the company's business, which is developing dynamically.

Unemployment in Russia may reach 8%: forecast worsens - Kommersant

Unemployment in Russia may reach 8%: forecast worsens - Kommersant

By the end of the year, the number of jobs may decrease by 2 million, causing the unemployment rate to rise from 4.4% to 7.8%, says ANCOR Vice President for Operations Management Mironov. The reasons are the same: the departure of foreign companies. The expert predicts two outcomes:

Florida Republican could turn U.S. political vector, The Hill

Florida Republican could turn U.S. political vector, The Hill

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who burst onto the political scene in 2018, is rated as one of the most promising candidates for the U.S. presidency in the next election. DeSantis has earned popularity after a "brazen veto" of the Democrats' plan to implement a redistricting process.

Interactive Brokers closes access to paid market data, users report

Interactive Brokers closes access to paid market data, users report

Starting July 1, market data from the NYSE will not be available by subscription. Users with paid subscriptions were notified about this. There is an assumption that the restriction will not apply to normal use and display data with a delay.

Shopping malls can now unilaterally terminate lease agreements, - RBC

Shopping malls can now unilaterally terminate lease agreements, - RBC

* The State Duma approved new rules for calculating rents with companies from the trade and catering spheres. Shopping centers now have the right to unilaterally terminate lease agreements with stores and cafes that are directly or at least indirectly connected with "unfriendly states.

State Duma passes law on recyclables and separate collection - TASS

State Duma passes law on recyclables and separate collection - TASS

* It establishes the concept of "secondary resources" and "secondary raw materials", as well as provisions, "the implementation of which will ensure the development of the system of treatment of secondary resources.

Stopping Russian gas supplies to Germany will lead to the collapse of the world's largest chemical company - WSJ

Stopping Russian gas supplies to Germany will lead to the collapse of the world's largest chemical company - WSJ

The German chemical company BASF SE worked for many years on cheap Russian gas. Now one of the largest chemical complexes in the world is forced to reconsider its business model. The goods produced at a chemical plant start the production cycle of many industrial chains. If BASF fails to