There was probably a change in opinion from Trump since yesterday I’m not responsible for that change Believe they should go back to negotiations with
WTI crude settled up $3.07 to $74.84 on worries about a closure of the Strait of Hormuz or attacks on Iran’s oil export facilities. Trump
Goldman Sachs has raised its EUR/USD forecasts to 1.20 by year-end and 1.25 over the next 12 months, drawing parallels to the 2017 rally driven
If approved by the US regulator, the investment offering could have Coinbase competing against other stock trading platforms.
Yesterday’s rally in US equities is now nearly erased with the S&P 500 down 48 points, or 0.8% and at a session low. War and
Trump on Truth Social is saying: Earlier, it was reported that the US was moving fighter jets to the Middle East and continuing deployment of
Trump is seriously considering attacking Iran and is holding a critical meeting with advisors at 1 PM. This is according to senior American officials B-52s
Bitcoin Magazine Fold Holdings Secures $250 Million Equity Deal to Expand Bitcoin Treasury Today, Fold Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLD), the first publicly traded bitcoin financial
Throughout the last 10 years, Bitcoin’s price has remained resilient to war and armed conflict.
I’m not sure what the betting odds of the US entering the war are but they’re undoubtedly very high at this point. I don’t know
Bitcoin Magazine Ukraine Introduces Bill to Allow Bitcoin in National Reserves Ukraine has introduced a bill that would give its central bank the legal right
Michael Saylor turned a software company into a Bitcoin powerhouse by converting corporate reserves into digital gold.
Bitcoin Magazine DDC Enterprise Secures $528 Million to Expand Bitcoin Holdings Today, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) announced it has raised three securities purchase agreements
Bitcoin order book liquidity spoofing is back as analysis says that a key BTC price event is still “brewing” — can bulls protect $104,000?
Bitcoin Magazine Thailand Approves Five Year Bitcoin And Crypto Tax Break Thailand has approved a five year tax exemption on capital gains from cryptocurrency trading
It’s still early days in the quarterly forecasting cycle but we’re almost at the end of the calendar quarter. So far, I haven’t seen any
I guess it’s not surprising that he’s using the word ‘we’ here: We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran. Iran
Eight crypto exchanges, custodians and wallets have joined a group formed to accelerate the adoption of tokenized assets.
Ubyx, a startup aiming to standardize stablecoin redemption at face value, raised $10 million in seed funding led by Galaxy Ventures to launch in Q4
The pace of deal-making around ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs has been borderline disastrous so far, with only the UK putting pen to paper. The July 9
President Trump is meeting with his national security team this morning about the Israel-Iran war in the White House Situation Room, two sources with knowledge
As the EU’s MiCA regulation and the UK’s evolving crypto laws diverge, fund managers face a key choice: to opt for the EU’s legal certainty
AFP reports there are ‘massive’ blasts hitting Tehran. Separately, UK PM Starmer said there was nothing Trump said to indicate the US would soon get
Thailand’s crypto income tax waiver applies to crypto sales made through licensed crypto asset service providers from 2025 to late 2029.
The US dollar firmed in the aftermath of the US retail sales report. The headlines in the data were weak but the control group at
Prior was 0.0% (revised to +0.1%) Capacity utilization 77.4% vs 77.7% expected Manufacturing output +0.1% vs +0.2% expected Prior output -0.4% (revised to -0.5%) There
The question of RWA backing is not primarily a technology question but is subject to other considerations, industry executives say.
Bitcoin price remains stuck below $110,000 ahead of the FOMC, with big overhead resistance at $112,000 in place and several key support levels below.
Tron’s reverse merger will test whether a company can treat its own crypto as collateral without collapsing under the risk.
James Wynn’s $100-million Bitcoin liquidation shocked the crypto world. The way he used leverage is astounding, though his later losses also exposed associated market risks.
Over 28% of the total Ether supply is now staked, signaling that many investors are gearing up to hold their assets for the long term.
Prior was 34 Details: Single family 35 vs 37 prior Prospective buyers 21 vs 23 prior Sales expectations 40 vs 42 prior This is a
Prior month business inventories 0.1%. Prior month retail inventories ex auto 0.3% Business inventories for April 0.0% versus 0.0% expected Total business inventories $2656.5 billion
Flare Network’s bridging technology and FAssets are bringing institutional and retail XRP holders into DeFi, tapping a massive pool of idle liquidity.
The story of American consumers this year has been one of incredible resilience despite plunging consumer confidence. The message has been clearly heard by the
Malaysia unveils a regulatory sandbox for programmable payments and ringgit-backed stablecoins, aiming to position itself as a regional fintech hub.
Prior was +0.1% (revised to -0.1%) Details: Ex-autos -0.3% vs +0.1% expected Prior ex autos +0.1% (revised to 0.0%) Ex autos and gas -0.1% vs
Prior month import prices +0.1% Prior month export prices 0.1% Import prices MoM 0.0% versus -0.2% estimate import prices a year on year 0.2% vs
Joey Bertschler, a former OpenAI employee, is building a crypto wage distribution system, Volante Chain, motivated in part by disillusionment with OpenAI’s culture.
Gemini has accused the CFTC’s enforcement division of using a false whistleblower report to form its 2022 lawsuit against the crypto exchange.
Trump: I have not reached out to Iran for “Peace Talks” in any way Germany June ZEW survey current conditions -72.0 vs -75.0 expected Trump:
RBF lets you resend unconfirmed transactions with higher fees, but it requires a clear understanding of fee units, wallet behavior and transaction structure.
Bitcoin remains at a “neutral point” in its market cycle, the IBCI tool says, implying room for more BTC price upside before the bull market
After the initial surge in prices at the start of the conflict, the fears in the market eased given the lack of supply impairment. Most
Bitcoin ETFs extend a six-day inflow streak, adding $412 million on June 16 as institutional investors shrug off escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
Bitcoin Magazine Flash Releases Free Bitcoin Invoicing Tool with No Fees, KYC, or Custody Flash, a Bitcoin payment platform, just announced it has launched Flash
“I have not reached out to Iran for “Peace Talks” in any way, shape, or form. This is just more HIGHLY FABRICATED, FAKE NEWS! If
In reference to Israel-Iran conflict, in the absence of major disruption, oil markets in 2025 look well supplied. Trims 2025 world oil demand growth forecast
The Nasdaq-listed AI company’s treasury surpassed the 100 BTC mark after a favorable court order enabled it to resume Bitcoin accumulation.
Circle is one of the top ARK holdings across three funds with a weight of up to 6.7%.
XRP traders say it has the potential to rally to $14 if a technical setup similar to that in 2017 plays out, but a bull
EU not yet offering a fair deal. Bessent stayed at G7. Chance of Japan deal, but they’re “tough”. Reiterates threat to send letters with what
Prior -82.0 Economic sentiment 47.5 vs 35.0 expected Prior 25.2 The strong rebound in the outlook index sees that come up to the highest since
Eurostoxx -0.9% Germany DAX -1.0% France CAC 40 -0.8% UK FTSE -0.5% Spain IBEX -1.2% Italy FTSE MIB -0.9% The latest news is that Trump
Things are heating up as we get into European morning trade with equities starting to dip lower on the day. As he leaves on Air
Apparently it was due to a collision and not related to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The incident happened near (but outside) the Strait of Hormuz.
German DAX futures -0.8% UK FTSE futures -0.5% S&P 500 futures are also down slightly by 0.3% on the day. This comes as Trump has
X has suspended over 20 crypto-related accounts as of Monday, with the bans hitting Pump.fun and its co-founder, Alon Cohen.
In the European session, the only highlight is the release of the German ZEW. The data is unlikely to be market moving given that it
Alex Mashinsky and related entities have forfeited all claims to Celsius’ bankruptcy estate as the court prioritizes restitution to creditors.
The BitMEX founder warned that most new stablecoin issuers will be overvalued and likely fail due to locked distribution channels.
Trump with his latest tweet: “Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back
Adding that defensive systems are operating to intercept the latest threat. The war rages on and both sides are still lobbing strikes at each other
A new approval process, where most Optimism proposals will auto-pass unless a stakeholder vetoes, will come into force on Aug. 1 to reduce the burden
It is reported that the US Commerce Department would have expanded export limits on key technology to China if the talks in London did not
The thing about the enemy of my enemy being my friend is that the two might find out that they don’t have much else in
Hong Kong tech investment firm MemeStrategy has added Solana to its balance sheet and has pledged to stake Solana tokens to support network security and
We have been consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon Urges that resolution of the crisis can lead to broader de-escalation of
Info here – Reports that three ships are on fire in the Gulf of Oman near the strait of Hormuz. This is said to be
Oil prices up after reports of 3 ships on fire in Gulf of Oman near the strait of Hormuz Reports that three ships are on
News is here from earlier: Reports that three ships are on fire in the Gulf of Oman near the strait of Hormuz. Oil prices up
Trump is proposing talks with Iran this week on nuclear deal, ceasefire: Meeting to occur between US envoy Witkoff and Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Paradigm’s chief legal officer and general counsel said if Roman Storm is found guilty, it could slow future software development in the crypto and fintech
The median cost of mining a single Bitcoin was only $52,000 in Q4, but jumped 23% in the first quarter and has risen again in
Reports that there are three ships on fire in the Gulf of Oman near the strait of Hormuz. Social media sources so far. Trying to
Japan finmin Kato: No fixed plan right now to hold further talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent USD/JPY takes another leg higher on this: This
Bitcoin has lost recent gains in a $2,000 slide as Middle East tensions escalated on Monday night.
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB).
Trump to leave G7 after resisting joint statement on Israel-Iran conflict Financial Times with the reason. After all that its just a dummy spit? FT
US Secretary of State Rubio is leaving the G7 early, heading back to DC. As is his boss. Its been a busy session for news
JPMorgan has filed a new trademark that covers a range of potential crypto-services for the bank, which industry commentators speculate could include a stablecoin venture.
Chinese embassy in Israel: Advises Chinese citizens to leave Israel through land border crossings as soon as possible Recommends citizens to leave via land crossing
The US dollar is rising pretty much across the baord. Its not a rapid move, but a slow boil with an accumulation of news pointing
A U.S. official says that that the military’s current stance is strictly defensive no intention of initiating offensive operations against Iran — Its been a
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports -3.5% y/y in May expected +8.0%, prior +12.4% in April Exports to Taiwan, Indonesia, South Korea and Hong Kong increased y/y
Trump was asked why he is heading back to DC early: “I have to be back…very important…you probably see what I see, I have to
Japan finmin Kato: Closely monitor how attacks on oil facilities would affect oil supplies, market prices Higher oil prices and a lower yen is not
Yes, there have been posts on Twitter about US attacking Iran. This is not true. Now the White House addresses them, saying not true. This
Fuji TV report conveyed via Reuters: Japan Prime Minister Ishiba, US President Trump did not reach tariff agreement Japan, U.S. confirmed to continue tariff talks
New Zealand Food Price Index for May 2025 +0.5% m/m prior +0.8% NZD/USD not doing a real lot, let’s take a look at oil instead:
Trump tweeted (on his own social media app) telling Iranians to “immediately evacuate Tehran”. The White House have deconstructed the tweet: A White House official
CNN reporter on twitter – Trump is leaving the G7 summit EARLY and will return to DC tonight: “President Trump will return to Washington tonight
France’s Macron: Trump told G7 leaders there were discussions to obtain a ceasefire between Israel and Iran European partners are ready to take part in
Fox reporting that Trump requests NSC be prepared in Situation Room. NSC is the US National Security Council This follows the news that Trump left
The project said several wallets had “coordinated a liquidity attack with an egregious malicious attempt” followed by “aggressive ZKJ sell-offs.”
UBS believes the sharp market reaction to the latest Middle East crisis is overdone, arguing that the geopolitical risk premium is inflated relative to the
The proposal outlines a seven-step framework that includes real-time regulatory oversight and updates to investor accreditation standards.
more to come Trump posts: “Iran should have signed the “deal” I told them to sign….IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON… Everyone should immediately
Canadian media (CBC) with the info: Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump are putting a deadline on ironing out bilateral trade irritants
US President Donald Trump promoted a 250th anniversary celebration of the Army that coincided with his birthday, leading to a sharp divide in how many
Earlier: Pound shrugs off news that final UK-US trade deal near Is a ‘document’ a trade deal? It’d be just like Trump that this is
Trump speaking On the trade deal with the UK Now on Iran: Deal likely or “something will happen” after G7 Iran wants to make a
The Pentagon is rushing the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its escorts from Asia to the Middle East, skipping a planned stop in Vietnam, so
US President Donald Trump is expected to present Iran with a “last chance” offer, US and European officials told The Jerusaem Post on Monday. One
Terms of the trade document with the UK being fed out in dribs and rabs. White House: United States intends to create an annual quota
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US stocks finished below the highs but still scored strong gains across the board: Closing changes: S&P 500 +0.9% Nasdaq Comp +1.5% DJIA +1.1% Russell
June US Empire Fed manufacturing survey -16.0 vs -5.5 expected Trump: I’m sure we can work something out with Canada Canada’s LeBlanc says he’s confident
Tron will go public in the US through a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment, a Nasdaq-listed company.
Via Axios comes a heads up on what to watch that will trigger a US response against Iran: The Trump administration told several Middle Eastern
Bitcoin Magazine H100 Group Receives 144.8 BTC in Convertible Loan Deal H100 Group, Swedish health-tech firm, has received 144.8 BTC as part of a settlement
USD/JPY is nearing the Asian high after non-stop bidding in the back half of US trading. The pair is up nearly a full cent from
Bitcoin gains momentum as spot BTC ETF inflows and stable derivatives data offset investors’ war and inflation concerns.
Says he is confident Canada is making progress on a deal with the US There were hopes for a deal before the G7 but that
USD/CAD has risen more than 30 pips from the lows of the day as the US dollar rebounds. It’s part of a broader strengthening in
SocGen sees a faster path to 1.20 in EUR/USD as the dollar weakens amid renewed tariff threats, rising geopolitical tensions, and diminishing haven demand. With
Altcoins remain in a consolidation phase even as Bitcoin price looks ready to take a stab at new all-time highs.
Oil jumped early, then faded and fell more than $3 at the lows in early New York trade. It’s since rebounded somewhat after fresh Israeli
The pound was unmoved on a report that the final US-UK trade deal will be signed in the coming days, according to Reuters sources. The
Over the next 10 to 20 years, Bitcoin price could increase by another 100X. At least that’s what one early BTC investor believes.
High-yield 4.942% WI level at the time of the auction 4.942% Tail 0.0 basis points versus six month average of 0.1 basis points Bid to
Bitcoin Magazine Senator Hagerty’s Vision Beyond The GENIUS Act: Make Tennessee A Hub For Bitcoin Mining Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) has been in the headlines
French, German and British foreign ministers to hold a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister on Monday evening in an attempt to slow the progress
Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor and Pakistan’s Crypto Minister Bilal Talk Bitcoin and Global Investment Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and State Minister of Crypto Bilal
“It’s not going to escalate the conflict, it’s going to end the conflict,” Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC News in an interview after he
Ether price has significantly underperformed in 2025, but institutional demand for Ethereum staking is growing, says Lido Foundation’s Kean Gilbert.
Bitcoin Magazine Trump Media Files to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Trump Media & Technology Group has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities
It sure doesn’t look like de-escalation today. Israel bombed Iran TV and now Iran’s state media says the country is preparing for the the ‘largest
Bitcoin Magazine Leading OnChain Comms Agency Melrose PR Joins Decentralized Gentleman’s Club with Rare Pepe Inscription on Bitcoin LOS ANGELES, CA — Melrose PR, the
Gemini is set to receive approval from Malta, while Coinbase is expected to get the green light from Luxembourg, according to Reuters.
Bitcoin Magazine Canadian Company Universal Digital Launches Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Universal Digital Inc. (CSE: LFG) has announced it has launched a Bitcoin Treasury Strategy as
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Acquires 10,100 BTC, Surpasses 592,000 Bitcoin in Holdings Michael Saylor’s Strategy announces it has purchased an additional 10,100 BTC for approximately $1.05
More missiles are being launched from Iran toward Israel with Israel’s Channel 12 and Channel 14 asking their staffs to prepare for immediate evacuation. Meanwhile
Cointelegraph teams up with Nansen, the leading onchain analytics platform, to integrate real-time blockchain data into its content, empowering millions of crypto investors and teams
The crypto community is missing the opportunity to reimagine rather than transpose rulemaking for financial services. More technologists must join the regulatory conversation.
European Commission says reports suggest the EU accepts a US tariff of 10% are speculative and do not reflect current state of discussions The EU
Various reports and live streams show a bombing of the Iranian Broadcasting Corporation. This no longer looks like a campaign to disable nuclear and ballistic
Bitcoin Magazine Smarter Web Company Raises £29.3M to Grow Bitcoin Holdings The Smarter Web Company, a UK-based web design and digital services firm, has raised
Historic Strike: A Symbolic Blow to the Iranian Regime In what may mark a turning point in the Iran-Israel confrontation, Israeli forces reportedly struck the
Trump and Carney are meeting behind closed doors and reportedly will appear together afterwards. It’s fallen a bit behind schedule, which is frequent with Trump
We’re going to see if we can get to the bottom of [a deal] today I’m a tariff guys We have different ideas, we’re going
Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, proposed the issuance of a dual-spot Bitcoin and Ether ETF, backed by assets held by Crypto.com.
Gold quickly lower on this report from the WSJ. Messages passed by Tehran through intermediaries seek a return to talks if the U.S. stays out
The Cointelegraph Decentralization Guardians (CTDG) initiative is operational with validators on Solana, Chiliz, Polkadot, Coreum, Canton and Mantra.
The demand for an offline digital cash option has been intensifying since Russia invaded Ukraine. Is there a role for blockchain?
Dough Finance shuttered after a $2.5-million hack. Its recycled founders returned with a new project, with Trump’s backing.
Two Iranian and three regional sources cited by Reuters. In exchange Iran is said to offer more flexibility in nuclear negotiations. Separately, a joint G7
SRM Entertainment will rebrand as Tron Inc. and launch a $210 million TRX treasury strategy, with Tron founder Justin Sun joining as adviser.
Strong bids continue to lift US equity markets today and the S&P 500 is now up 1.2%, erasing Friday’s losses and threatening last week’s highs.
The Central American country has continued its daily Bitcoin investments despite a non-accumulation deal struck with the IMF in December 2024.
The G7 meetings in Canada start today and they will be a major focus of markets this week. There were big hopes for trade deals
S&P 500 futures are up 40 points, or 0.7% ahead of the US weekly open. The rebound is part of a broad market reversal from
VCs time exits around unlock schedules, use OTC deals, stagger sells and monitor market sentiment to maximize profits and minimize impact.
Yes, you can mine Bitcoin with a gaming PC — but between low performance, high electricity costs and tough competition from ASIC miners, it’s rarely
Local media in Iran report the sounds of explosions near Tehran. Separately, an Iranian military advisor said that Iran is prepared for a long-term war
Headlines: Crude oil consolidates as supply fears ease Israel: We Destoryed One-Third of Iranian Regime’s Missile Launchers EU reportedly prepared to accept flat 10% tariffs
The BoJ on Tuesday is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 0.5% and slow the reduction in its bond purchases from FY2026. The focus
Expects a ‘sound’ second half for 2025 world economy after it was stronger than expected in H1 Sees 2026 non-OPEC supply up 730k bpd vs
Strategy’s latest Bitcoin purchases were made following Strategy’s STRD, its third Bitcoin-backed preferred stock, launching on the Nasdaq on June 11.
Prior was 278.6K (revised to 280.2K) USD/CAD was trading at 1.3564 ahead of the release, close to the lowest levels since October. This is a
Netanyahu says ‘we are on our way to achieve our two main objectives, eliminating the nuclear threat and eliminating the missile threat’. He also said:
Prior reading was -9.2 Details: New orders: -14.2 vs +7.0 prior Shipments: -7.2 vs +3.5 prior Unfilled orders: -8.3 vs +4.8 prior Delivery times: +1.8
Bitcoin Magazine Japan’s Metaplanet Hits 10,000 Bitcoin, Overtakes Coinbase Metaplanet has acquired an additional 1,112 Bitcoin for $117.2 million, bringing its total holdings to 10,000
Ethereum’s drivers are now different, but the ETH price is consolidating in a multimonth range, echoing its 2017 chart pattern, which resulted in a 1,000%
Bitget partners with UNICEF Luxembourg in a three-year effort to empower girls in eight countries with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.
Iranwire is reporting that “in an exclusive interview, a high-ranking Iranian diplomat revealed that Iran’s military and political leadership are prepared to give up uranium
By applying a TradFi and DeFi combination, Affluent aims to allow users to earn interest in a manner as simple as depositing assets with a
The latest news on the tariffs front is that the EU is reportedly prepared to accept a flat 10% tariff rate by US under certain
Amazon is investing over $13 billion in expanding AI and cloud infrastructure in Australia, including new solar farms and data centers nationwide.
From a $105,000 weekly close to 30 metrics seeing no end in sight for the bull market, Bitcoin is keeping moonshot hopes alive this week.
Rate cuts by year-end Fed: 47 bps (99% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting) ECB: 19 bps (95% probability of no change at
Investor Update – 8:55 AM, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Monday, June 16, 2025 Israel’s military spokesperson announced that the IDF has destroyed approximately one-third of Iran’s
That compares with the 4.1% year-on-year reading in Q4 2024. As for labour costs, that is seen at 3.4% year-on-year as well in Q1 2025.
The stablecoin giant froze over $12.3 million worth of funds, pointing to potential illicit activity or AML violations.
Bilateral trade talks are progressing Sticking to timeline of signing a deal before the fall of 2025 Even without an interim deal, you’d imagine that
More to come.. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.
At times, the pair acts as a barometer for risk appetite in markets. As Middle East tensions escalated on Friday, EUR/CHF did fall to a
Oil prices last week surged quickly as the Israel attack against Iran’s nuclear sites triggered supply fears and an increase in the geopolitical risk premium.
Prior +1.9% HICP +1.7% vs +1.9% y/y prelim Prior +2.0% These are lower revisions to the preliminary figures. It doesn’t change anything for the ECB
With the new inflows, crypto ETPs reached a new record of year-to-date inflows of $13.2 billion.
Metaplanet’s stock surged over 20% after announcing its latest Bitcoin buy and a $210 million bond issuance to buy even more.
Monday is expected to be a quiet day for the FX market, with few scheduled economic events. Tuesday will bring the Bank of Japan’s monetary
Eurostoxx +0.4% Germany DAX +0.4% France CAC 40 +0.5% UK FTSE +0.2% Spain IBEX +0.7% Italy FTSE MIB +0.6% US futures are also nudging higher
Gold brushed its all-time highs amid Middle East tensions, while analysts say BTC still trades more like a risk asset than a safe haven.
German DAX futures flat UK FTSE futures +0.1% Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures are seen up 0.2% on the day. Tensions between Iran and Israel remain
As it’s usually the case for Mondays, we have a pretty empty calendar today. There are just a few low tier releases that won’t change
SlowMist’s chief information security officer said it’s important not to “gamble your entire fortune on a wallet that’s a few hundred bucks cheaper.”
Bitcoin-buying public companies should be ready to cancel more buys if the value of their holdings eclipses their market cap, says VanEck crypto researcher Matthew
The breakdown shows a decline in both producer prices (-0.2%) and import prices (-1.1%) for the month. Compared to the same month a year ago,
US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, confirms that there is some minor damage from Iranian missile hits near the embassy branch in Tel Aviv. But
Israel Softens Hostage Deal Terms – Markets Watching for Ceasefire Catalyst? Geopolitical Update | June 16, 2025 Source: Mako News (Hebrew) Israel has submitted a
This follows the third round of US-Vietnam talks that ended last week. One of the sources said that Vietnam had been asked to “reduce its
Middle East: Israeli media, says Iranian attacks on Tel Aviv, Haifa heaviest barrage since war began ‘Unprecedented’ number of US Air Force aerial refueling tankers
Crypto analytics firm Santiment found that Ether whales boosted their ETH holdings by 3.72% while retail investors have been banking profits.
Crypto exchange Bybit is launching Byreal, a hybrid decentralized exchange on Solana that combines centralized exchange liquidity with DeFi transparency.
Its to review anti-competition law is the word. I imagine topics such as Trump tariffs and the Middle East may very well come up also.
China controls global supply of samarium, a rare earth metal critical for U.S. and allied military production—fighter jets, missiles, and more. Supply disruptions in recent
Strategy chair Michael Saylor said during a meeting with the country’s finance and crypto ministers that he welcomed the opportunity to advise Pakistan on its
China National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) spokesperson: Geneva discussions benefit trade relations between China, US China online sales promotions boosted retail sales in May China
All China may new home prices -3.5% y/y (April -4.0%) All China may new home prices -0.2% m/m (April 0%) – Reuters calculation No sign
A large-scale military airlift seems to be in progress, with an unusually high number of U.S. Air Force KC-135 and KC-46 aerial refueling tankers departing
The crypto trader was reportedly forced into a stolen vehicle by four assailants as part of a 50,000 euro kidnapping plot.
That’s a very good retail sales result, well ahead of expected and April. Retail sales is an indication to household consumption. at 6.4% y/y it’s
Ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards Israel. Impacts expected in the next few minutes: Multiple launches from Isfahan and other areas in Iran Early warnings
Polyhedra said it’s investigating a massive plunge in the price of its governance token, which now sits at 31 cents, down from $2.
Iran’s most recent wave of missiles fired at Israel: Israel has detected another wave of ballistic missiles launched from Iran reported by Israeli media as
New bank loans in China rose less than expected in May, totaling 620 billion yuan missing forecasts of 850 billion despite recent rate cuts and
South Korean Finance Ministry: Closely monitoring financial markets South Korea will provide financial and shipping support to exporters Trade war concerns weighing. This article was
Trump spoke in the Israel-Iran conflict on Sunday morning US time, ABC News: “We’re not involved in it. It’s possible we could get involved. But
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) survey of economists, the latest Consensus Forecasts. Some of the key items from the report, very briefly summarised::
Trump talking to reporters as he left for the G7 summit in Canada: Says he hopes there will be a deal between Iran and Israel,
The yen is weakening further. In the first hour of Israeli action again Iran on Friday the yen jumped higher but since then its been
BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) For May 2025, 44.0, lowest level of activity since June 2024 prior 48.1 long-run average 53.0 BNZ’s
UK Rightmove House Prices for June 2025: -0.3% m/m, compared with a typical 0.4% rise for the usual month of June prior +0.6% +0.8% y/y,
Iran has told mediators from Qatar and Oman that it won’t engage in negotiations while it is under attack, according to an official familiar with
The venture capitalist warned that virtually all artificial intelligence platforms are being developed in either China or the United States.
The latest news out of the Middle East sis that hostilities continue. Recent: IDF is currently striking surface-to-surface missile sites in central Iran Israeli bombing
BTC miners continue to face economic headwinds and challenges, including gradually rising computational requirements to mine blocks.
A US official has said once again the the country is not considering joining the war with Iran. ABC news reported the comment. Despite this
This is via Al Jazeera Arabic, I used Google to translate the tweet: Iranian Foreign Minister: We will prepare the ground for a return to
Good morning, afternoon or evening to all ForexLive traders and welcome to the start of the new FX week. Indicative rates, a little change from
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The Bank of Japan begins its two-day monetary policy meeting today, tune in tomorrow for the results from this: BOJ officials expect the benchmark interest
Bitcoin trades above $105,000 even as the threat of war looms in the Middle East. HYPE, BCH, AAVE and OKB could also catch a bid
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted the company would purchase more Bitcoin on Monday when traditional financial markets open.
Despite crypto’s rapid growth and decentralized ideals, its liquidity remains fragmented and fragile — mirroring traditional finance’s hidden risks and exposing the market to sudden
Bitcoin holders are using crypto-backed loans to buy real estate without selling their BTC—avoiding capital gains taxes while staying exposed to upside.
From golden crosses to ascending wedges, Bitcoin traders are increasingly optimistic on the future of Bitcoin price action, even as the market tracks sideways.
Vietnam has passed a sweeping digital technology law that legalizes crypto assets and outlines incentives for AI, semiconductors, and infrastructure.
The CEO of Circle, which recently debuted on the New York Stock Exchange, predicts it won’t be long before stablecoins reach the level of developer
Brazil scraps crypto tax exemption for small traders, enforces flat 17.5% rate across all gains, including self-custody and offshore holdings.
While the index remains in the “Greed” zone if history repeats following last year’s Israel-Iran tensions, it may decline into “Fear” in the coming weeks.
Bitcoin holding firm at around $105,000 despite recent geopolitical and economic shocks suggests a sign of strength and investor confidence.
Amazon joins a growing list of tech companies shifting to nuclear power to meet the energy-intensive needs of artificial intelligence.
Bitcoin does not just compete with gold as an alternative store of value, but all savings instruments, including government securities.
Unless Bitcoin upgrades its core cryptography in the next five years, the trust it has built over 16 years could be wiped out by a
MEXC’s Tracy Jin says regulatory clarity and market maturity are powering a new era of crypto IPOs, with Circle and Gemini leading the charge.
UAE’s EmCoin combines digital and traditional assets on one platform. It may set the global standard for regulated, inclusive investing.
CoinGlass data concludes that Bitcoin investors should “hold 100%” of their portfolio as BTC price upside still has plenty of room to hit new all-time
Russian authorities found 95 mining rigs and a mobile transformer in a KamAZ truck illegally tapping power meant for a village in Buryatia.
Although a record 19-day inflow streak recently ended for spot Ether ETFs, Ether is currently trading below its price at the start of the run.
Trump discloses $57.4 million in income tied to World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project that has raised over $550 million from investors.
The SEC’s approval comes just weeks after Trump Media confirmed its capital raise to purchase Bitcoin, following initial denials of earlier reports.
ETF analyst James Seyffart said all of the updated S-1 filings “include staking language I believe.”
Technical data and ETH accumulation trends suggest price dips in the $2,100 zone are strategic purchasing opportunities.
Data shows that Bitcoin’s price gained at least 16% within a week of sharp oil price rallies.
Japan PM in call with Trump, reiterated Japan’s use on US tariffs The S&P, NASDAQ and Dow have worst day since May 21 Central bank
The former global head of institutional markets for Blockchain.com and a partner at a Washington, DC-based law firm will be the latest additions to SEC
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Layer 2: Statechains Statechains are an original second layer protocol originally developed by Ruben Somsen in 2018, depending on the eltoo (or
Bitcoin’s flash crash could be followed by a 64% rally if historical data rings true again.
Next week will be a pivotal one for global monetary policy, with key central banks scheduled to announce their latest decisions. The Bank of Japan
The S&P, Nasdaq and Dow had their worst day since May 21 as geopolitical risk from Israel’s strike on Iran, and Iran’s counterstrike on Isreal
The lawsuit against Ripple, filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in December 2020, is finally wrapping up.
Japan’s foreign minister says: Japan PM in call with Trump reiterated Japan’s view on the US tariff measures Concluded to accelerate consultations between the ministers
Bitcoin Magazine Pakistan’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A Step Toward Orange-Pilling a Nation? Pakistan’s relationship with Bitcoin has been marked by inconsistency and confusion over the
Crypto IPO season is underway. Circle’s explosive debut has fueled filings from Gemini and Bullish, with Kraken, BitGo, and Consensys potentially next.
Major US stock indices are moving to session lows. The Dow industrial average is now down around 850 points or -1.98% at 42114.88. The S&P
The price of July crude oil futures are settling up $4.94 or 7.26% at $72.98 This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.
Israel this morning that Iran will pay a heavy price for its missile attack on populated areas: Israel may hit energy facilities in response If
Roughly two years after the initial indictment, the Tornado Cash developer’s criminal trial is expected to begin on July 14.
The IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Grossi is saying: Above ground plant where Iran was producing uranium enriched of up to 60% uranium has been
France’s Macron: Iran carries heavy responsibility in the destabilization of the region. We cannot live in a world where Iran has nuclear weapons. France calls
Russia’s Putin spoke to both Iranian President Pezeshkian and Israeli PM Netanyahu: Told Netanyahu that issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program must be solved through diplomacy
Dip buyers stepped in to absorb this week’s downside in Bitcoin and select altcoins.
Sky news is reporting Israeli army: Destroyed a facility for producing metallic uranium, infrastructure for converting enriched uranium, and laboratories in Isfahan This article was
Bitcoin exposure may provide more shareholder value to Apple investors, as the tech firm’s stock is struggling to reverse a downtrend.
Israel military: identified missile launched from Iran toward the territory of the state of Israel DefenSe systems are operating to intercept the threat. The public
Bitcoin Magazine The 30,000-Foot View of the Oslo Freedom Forum As I step onto the plane leaving Gardermoen Airport in Oslo, Norway, the weight and
Mark Zuckerberg bets $15 billion on an AI company as stablecoins win over Fortune 500 companies.
Bitcoin Magazine UK Gold Mining Company Bluebird to Convert Gold Revenues into Bitcoin Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd., a pan Asian gold project development company, recently
Baker Hughes rig count for the current week: Oil rig -3 at 439 Natural gas -1 at 113 Total recount -4 at 555 Versus a
Risk assets would take a significant hit if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway supplying 20% of the global oil trade.
Iran will not participate in US/Iranian nuclear negotiations on Sunday. State TV is also announcing that the supreme leader Khamenei will address the Iranian people
Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei is addressing the Iranian people and says: Armed forces will leave Israel hopeless Israel will not remain unscathed Tehran will not
Oil price talk leads macro analysis amid Middle East tensions, but whether Bitcoin will suffer as a result is up for debate as traders see
Crypto market capitulation refers to a point of extreme selling pressure when investors panic and sell off assets, often marking the bottom of a market
Present trump is now telling Reuters that Iran has sustained a devastating hit. It is unclear if Iran still has a nuclear program He is
The latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph unpacks why US crypto legislation must pass in 2025 or risk renewed crackdowns and political blowback.
The SEC’s 2025 guideline clarifies the regulatory stance regarding crypto staking. It states what is and isn’t allowed and how you can stake lawfully.
Bitcoin Magazine JPMorgan Reports Record Profits for Bitcoin Miners in Q1 Bitcoin mining companies in the U.S. have kicked off 2025 with record performance, according
The NY Times is reporting that Israel has resumed the attacks on Iran. The strikes are centered on Fordo, one of the main underground nuclear
European stocks ended the day broadly in negative territory, weighed down by geopolitical tensions and weaker global sentiment. All major regional indices posted losses, with
A YouTuber exposed an $800,000 crypto scam in Cebu by hacking CCTV, confronting scammers live and revealing their global fraud operation.
NBC is reporting that Trump says: Iran officials are calling him to discuss the situation. Iran missed opportunity to make a deal, but they might
Blockchain can reshape sports analytics as a secure, open and verifiable source of truth for performance data. From elite leagues to fantasy sports, blockchain breaks
This year has seen an uptick in the number of altcoin ETF applications, with at least 31 filed in the first half of 2025, Cointelegraph
US knew of the attack ahead of time. The battle with Iran is not over. Expect that Iran will attack Israel The surprise is the
Though concerns about the Trump family’s connections to World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin shadowed debate on the GENIUS Act, the bill is closer to passing the
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba says he has agreed to meet with Pres. Trump in Canada. His position has not changed and that he wants the
While SharpLink has become the largest publicly traded holder of Ether globally, some entities, including the Ethereum Foundation and BlackRock, are still holding more ETH.
Consumer sentiment last month 52.5 Current conditions last month 58.9 expectations last month 47.9 1 year inflation last month 6.6% 5- year inflation last month
Despite better than expected University of Michigan sentiment, stocks have moved to new session lows and yields have moved to new session highs. The US
Prior quarter 79.8% (revised to 79.7%) The industrial capacity utilization rate is the ratio of an industry’s actual output to its estimated potential output. This
Prior month -1.4% Manufacturing sales for April -2.8% versus -2.0% expected -the largest monthly drop since October 2023 and the lowest level since January 2022.
Prior month +0.2% Wholesale trade for April -2.3% versus -0.9% expected Sales declined in 6 of 7 subsectors, accounting for 81.6% of total wholesale sales.
OPEC Secretary-General says There are currently no developments in supply or market dynamics Does not see the need for unnecessary measures. Crude oil prices are
For what it is worth, Iran is threatening a retaliatory attack, in a letter to the UN Security Council, saying: Iran will respond decisively, proportionally
Bitcoin Magazine Where Could Bitcoin Peak This Cycle? With Bitcoin looking as bullish as ever, the inevitable question arises of how high could BTC realistically
Had given Iran 60 day ultimatum for a deal. Today is day 61. Iran has perhaps a second chance. Trump continues to push Iran for
Headlines: Trump: Iran must make a deal before there is nothing left Iran pulls out of nuclear talks planned for Sunday Iran’s legitimate and powerful