Russia’s central bank has sold 21.8 tonnes or 22,000 kilograms of gold so far in 2026 to help fund the country’s widening budget deficit, which had reached $61.2 billion by the end of March, a Kitco report said, citing Russian and Ukrainian news.
Bitcoin holds near $64,000 despite ETF outflows; crypto market remains resilient
Bitcoin held near $64,000 despite significant ETF outflows on July 9. Major altcoins experienced mixed performance, with some falling and others rising. The global crypto