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U.S. investment bank TD Cowen said passage of the 'CLARITY Act,' a market-structure bill for digital assets (cryptocurrencies), could be delayed beyond expectations. According to The Block, a digital-asset industry outlet, TD Cowen Managing Director

The U.S. state of Arizona has moved to file a criminal complaint against prediction-market platform Kalshi. According to cryptocurrency-focused outlet CoinDesk on the 17th (local time), Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Kalshi was charged with

U.S. President Donald Trump said military operations related to Iran are proceeding smoothly. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 17th (local time), President Trump said, "The war is being waged strongly," adding, "We achieved major results today, s

US President Donald Trump strongly criticized Europe’s security posture and policy response. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 17th (local time), President Trump said, "I thought Europe would say it was sending minesweepers," pointing to Europe’s

Bitrefill, a Lightning Network-based prepaid payments service provider, appears to have been targeted in an attack believed to be carried out by a North Korean hacking group. In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) on the 17th (local time), Bi

All three major U.S. stock indexes are posting gains. As of 02:30 on the 18th, the Nasdaq Composite was trading at 22,472.28 points, up 0.44% from the previous session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.33% at 47,101.58, while the S&P 500 was

U.S. President Donald Trump said international oil prices could plunge after the war ends. On the 17th (local time), Walter Bloomberg reported that Trump said, "As soon as the war is over, oil prices will drop like a rock." The remark comes as height

U.S. President Donald Trump said no external assistance is needed for escorting vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 17th (local time), Trump said, "We don't need any help escorting ships" in the Strait of Hor

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 1.22% from the previous session on the 17th to 22,374.18 points. The Dow Jones Index gained 0.83% to 46,946.41 points, and the S&P 500 Index added 1.05% to finish at 6,

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly reviewing a plan to eliminate companies’ quarterly reporting requirement. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the 16th (local time), the SEC is preparing a proposal to scrap th

U.S. President Donald Trump said striking oil facilities on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key hub for the country’s crude exports, remains an option. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 16th (local time), Trump said the U.S. in earlier attacks hit only mil

Witnesses reported hearing an explosion near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, the Iraqi capital. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 16th (local time), a local witness said an explosion was heard near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, followed by sirens. The

Binance, the global crypto exchange, has categorically denied allegations that it violated Iran-related sanctions and dismissed an internal investigator. On the 16th (local time), Richard Teng, co-CEO of Binance, said on X (formerly Twitter) that rep

The three major U.S. stock indexes are trading higher. The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.26% from the previous session at 22,383.01 points as of 02:59 on the 17th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.82% at 46,940.45 points, while the S&P 500 was g

The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) will join a joint operation with UK and Canadian law enforcement agencies to eradicate crypto (cryptocurrency) fraud. According to crypto-focused media outlet Decrypt on the 16th (local time), the U.S. Secret Service pl

U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel has no possibility of using nuclear weapons in connection with the conflict with Iran. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 16th (local time), President Trump said, "Israel wouldn't use nuclear weapon." The rem

Discussions in the US Congress on taxation of virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) have been postponed again due to worsening weather. According to Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America, on the 16th (local time), a roundtable scheduled in the US Co

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)’s Regional Emergency Plan Committee for refined oil products convened an emergency meeting to respond to developments in the region. On the 16th (local time), Walter Bloomberg, citing Saudi state television, reporte

U.S. President Donald Trump urged the Federal Reserve (Fed) to hold an emergency meeting to deliver an immediate interest-rate cut. On the 16th (local time), according to Walter Bloomberg, President Trump argued that the Fed should not wait for its r

U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of military action targeting Kharg Island, Iran’s key oil export hub. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 16th (local time), Trump said, “one simple word and Kharg Island pipes will be gone.” Kha

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned it could attack US-linked industrial facilities in the Middle East within hours. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 16th (local time), the IRGC said in a statement it may target US industri