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President Donald Trump said negotiations between the US and Iran are moving closer to a final deal, as markets watch whether easing tensions in the Middle East could affect global oil prices. CBS reported on May 23 that Trump said US and Iranian nego

President Donald Trump said the chances of reaching a deal with Iran or taking military action are “50-50.” Markets are closely watching the direction of U.S.-Iran negotiations. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 23 that Trump, referring to Iran’s late

President Donald Trump said he may soon decide whether to accept Iran’s latest draft agreement after reviewing it with his advisers. Markets are closely watching for signs of progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Walter Bloomberg re

Iran said an end to the US maritime blockade and sanctions relief are included in the framework for negotiations with Washington. It also said the nuclear issue is not part of the initial agenda. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 23 that Iran describe

The US and Iran are nearing an agreement to extend their ceasefire by 60 days, according to a report. Markets are focused on the prospect of easing tensions in the Middle East and the resulting impact on volatility in international oil prices. Walter

Tanya Denisova, chief operating officer of Robinhood’s cryptocurrency unit, is leaving the company, in a move that comes as slowing crypto trading weighs on results. CoinDesk reported on May 22 that Denisova will depart after about five years at Robi

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, emphasized the value of a simple life and close personal relationships over the pursuit of excessive success. In a post on his official X account on May 22, Zhao wrote that people are conditioned to chase “more

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has decided to delay a plan to permit trading in tokenized stocks, with regulatory uncertainty and investor-protection concerns seen as key factors behind the move. Bloomberg reported on May 22 that the SEC

Minnesota’s move to let state-chartered banks and credit unions offer crypto custody services was aimed in part at preventing local capital from flowing to out-of-state platforms, CoinDesk reported. The measure is also seen as a sign that competition

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said a deal with the US could be harder to reach if negotiations delve too deeply into the details of highly enriched uranium. Markets are closely watching for signs of progress in nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said details of nuclear issues are not yet being discussed in negotiations with the US, as markets watch for signs of progress in talks between Washington and Tehran. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 22 that an Iranian Foreign

Iran's Foreign Ministry said differences with the US remain wide in ongoing negotiations, as markets watch for signs of progress in talks between the two countries. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 22 that a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry s

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer defended the CLARITY Act and stressed the need to preserve protections for decentralized finance, or DeFi, developers. The market is closely watching the direction of U.S. crypto regulation and its potential impact on th

Sen. Cynthia Lummis said the CLARITY Act would help end regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. digital-asset industry. Markets are watching whether the bill will advance in the Senate. Cointelegraph reported on May 22 that Lummis said the CLARITY Act wou

The three major U.S. stock indexes were higher on May 23. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.56% to 26,441.11 as of 2:33 a.m. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.85% to 50,710.73, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.61% to 7,491.41.

Kevin Warsh, chair of the Federal Reserve, said inflation can be lowered while the US economy continues to grow. Markets are watching for signs of a shift in the Fed's policy path. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 22 that Warsh said, "We can lower in

President Donald Trump said Kevin Warsh will lead the Federal Reserve and pledged to respect the central bank’s independence. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 22 that Trump, speaking at a White House event, said Warsh would lead the Fed starting that

President Donald Trump held a swearing-in ceremony for Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the White House, drawing market attention to the potential for a shift in US monetary policy. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 22 that Warsh’s swearing-in cer

A US federal appeals court rejected requests by prediction-market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket to pause ongoing litigation, requiring both companies to continue fighting cases in Nevada and Washington. Bloomberg reported on May 22 that the US Cour

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the central bank’s balance sheet is unlikely to return to its pre-2008 financial-crisis size, a comment that underscores market focus on the Fed’s longer-term liquidity strategy. Walter Bloomberg repor

A senior Iranian official said Tehran and Washington have not yet reached a final agreement, though the gap between the two sides has narrowed as talks continue. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 21 that the official said no deal had been reached, but

The three major US stock indexes closed higher on May 22. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.09% from the previous session to 26,293.10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.55% to 50,285.66, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.18% to 7,446.05.

The Senate timeline for the CLARITY Act, a US crypto market structure bill, may slip as lawmakers also work through the budget bill and intelligence-related legislation. On May 21, Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto In America, wrote on X that the CLARI

President Donald Trump said the US government may have to refund part of the tariff revenue it has collected, a comment that put the durability of the policy and the direction of US trade policy back in focus for markets. Walter Bloomberg reported on

The dollar pared its gains as expectations for an agreement between the US and Iran gathered momentum. The prospect of easing tensions in the Middle East also weakened demand for haven assets. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 21 that the US and Iran

Thomas Barkin, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, said it may take time for energy prices to stabilize even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, underscoring concerns that inflation pressures could persist. Walter Bloomberg reported on Ma