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As the United States pushes for high-level talks with Iran, the possibility has been raised that Vice President JD Vance could visit Pakistan. According to CNN on the 25th (local time), Vice President Vance indicated that he could travel to Pakistan

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has signaled optimism that rules governing virtual assets (cryptoassets) will be clarified. According to Solid Intel on the 25th (local time), CFTC chair Michael Selig said, "Regulations related to v

Iran has signaled that while it has taken a negative initial stance toward the US proposal, it is keeping the possibility of talks open. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 25th (local time), a senior Iranian official said, "The initial reaction to

Interest in the prediction-market platform Polymarket is expanding rapidly. According to foreign media reports on the 25th (local time), Polymarket’s Google search volume has set new record highs for three consecutive months. The outlet said, "This i

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed lower. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.84% from the previous session on the 25th to 21,761.89 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.18% to 46,123.72, while the S&P 500 fell 0.33% to 6,559.62 at the clos

A forecast has emerged that major financial institutions will take on a key role in connecting traditional finance with digital assets (cryptocurrencies). According to crypto-focused media outlet CoinDesk on the 24th (local time), Robin Vince, CEO of

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed victory in the Iran war and mentioned the possibility of ending the conflict. According to Walter Bloomburg on the 24th (local time), President Trump said, "We won this war," adding, "It looks like we can end the w

U.S. President Donald Trump voiced an upbeat view on the situation involving Iran. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 24th (local time), Trump said, "We’re making tremendous progress with Iran," adding, "We’re talking to the right people, and they

The United States and Iran may hold high-level peace talks as early as Thursday this week. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 24th (local time), the US and mediators in the Middle East are said to be discussing the possibility of convening high-lev

An analysis has found that major banks’ entry into the digital asset (cryptocurrency) market is not a short-lived fad but a strategy prepared over a long period. According to digital asset-focused media outlet CoinDesk on the 24th (local time), Amy O

The US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division is reported to have begun preparations to move to the Middle East. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 24th (local time), it was confirmed that the division headquarters of the 82nd Airborne Division, led by Maj.

Iran has voiced deep mistrust over moves toward negotiations with the United States. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 24th (local time), Iranian authorities are said to believe recent efforts at talks and de-escalation "could be a trap." In parti

Iran is tightening maritime controls by ordering vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to turn back. On the 24th (local time), citing Walter Bloomberg, Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy

Suspicions of insider trading are mounting after large-scale futures transactions occurred just before remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 24th (local time), in roughly two minutes immediately before Trump’s M

The three major U.S. stock indexes are trading mixed. As of 00:02 on the 25th, the Nasdaq Composite is down 0.70% from the previous session at 21,793.30. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 0.18% at 46,292.51, while the S&P 500 is down 0.05% at 6,

All three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.38% from the previous session to 21,946.76. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.38% to 46,208.53, while the S&P 500 added 1.15% to end at 6,581.04.

Controversy is brewing as Beast Industries, founded by global YouTuber MrBeast, reviews introducing digital assets (cryptocurrencies) into financial services for teenagers. According to The Block, a digital-asset focused outlet, on the 23rd (local ti

Deloitte Canada has begun building stablecoin infrastructure for financial institutions. According to Cointelegraph, a crypto-focused media outlet, on the 23rd (local time), Deloitte Canada is working with Stablecorp to develop a payment and settleme

As crimes targeting virtual asset (cryptocurrency) holders rise, calls have emerged for stronger self-defense rights. According to crypto-focused outlet DL News on the 23rd (local time), Ledger co-founder Eric Larchevêque argued for allowing firearm

Russia has flatly denied reports that it sought an intelligence exchange deal with the United States. According to NBC on the 23rd (local time), Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said reports claiming there had been a proposal for an intelligence ex

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, emphasized that digital-asset technology will drive changes in the financial system. According to CoinDesk, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, Fink said in his annual letter to shareholders on the 23rd (local time) t

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it has conducted a new attack targeting Israel and U.S. military bases in the Middle East. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 23rd (local time), the IRGC said in a statement that it carried out a

Iran has flatly denied reports of negotiations with the United States and strongly criticized President Trump. On the 23rd (local time), Walter Bloomberg reported that Iran’s state-run TV, citing senior leadership, said, “Trump is lying, and no negot

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it is maintaining its existing position on the Strait of Hormuz and the conditions for ending the war. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 23rd (local time), an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stressed that “our st