
CoinDesk’s outlook for the week beginning Aug. 31 highlights two developments for cryptocurrency and digital-asset markets: the upcoming U.S. jobs report and Russia’s rollout of its digital ruble. The events form part of the broader macroeconomic and digital-currency agenda investors will be monitoring during the week. The U.S. employment release is set to provide a fresh labor-market data point, while Russia’s digital ruble rollout represents a significant development in the country’s digital-currency program. This briefing is relevant to market participants tracking crypto assets, including OMI and STAR, as they assess the week’s scheduled developments. CoinDesk published its preview on Aug. 31, 2026.