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Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, signaled opposition to a central bank digital currency, drawing a clear line on the policy issue. Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America, reported on April 21 that Warsh

The three major U.S. stock indexes turned lower on April 22. The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.53% at 24,274.06 as of 2:19 a.m. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.51% to 49,192.40, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.57% to 7,068.34.

A temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran is due to expire at a set time, according to a media report, heightening uncertainty over the negotiation timeline. The New York Post reported on April 21, citing three Pakistani government sources, that

New York authorities have taken legal action against two major cryptocurrency exchanges, bringing regulatory risk back into focus. Unfolded reported on April 21 that New York authorities had sued Coinbase (COIN) and Gemini (GEMI) over alleged violati

US Vice President JD Vance will join a White House policy meeting on the US-Iran talks, while plans for a visit to Pakistan remain uncertain. The uncertainty is also casting doubt on the timing of negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Walter Bl

Physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders are surging in France, highlighting growing criminal risks for investors. Cointelegraph reported on April 21 that a suspect posing as a delivery worker recently attacked the home of a crypto investor

Pakistan urged the US and Iran to extend their temporary ceasefire and keep diplomatic talks going, underscoring the need to ease tensions through continued negotiations. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 21 that Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

Kevin Warsh, a leading contender to become the next Federal Reserve chair, weighed in on the data used to assess inflation and on monetary policy, as debate continues over how to interpret price trends and preserve policy independence. Walter Bloombe

Iran said it will decide its next steps based on how the US acts, underscoring a conditional approach as negotiations remain in focus. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 20 that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a call with the Russian side

The three major U.S. stock indexes were trading lower. The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.34% at 24,384.62 as of 4:43 a.m. on April 21, compared with the previous close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.12% to 49,388.37, while the S&P 500 dropped

Pakistan expressed confidence that talks between the US and Iran can resume, underscoring its growing role as a mediator. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 20 that a senior Pakistani government official said Islamabad could persuade Iran to take par

Iran has signaled it may send a delegation to Pakistan for a second round of talks with the US, even as officials denied any new negotiations were planned, adding to uncertainty over the diplomatic track. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 20 that Ir

President Donald Trump said an agreement under discussion with Iran would be a better replacement for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, signaling optimism about continued negotiations. On April 20, Trump wrote on Truth Social that “th

Transit through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to what is effectively a near standstill, renewing anxiety across energy markets as hopes for a reopening unravel. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 20 that comments from Iran and the US over the weeke

Iran has reaffirmed a hard-line stance against US pressure, highlighting renewed difficulties in negotiations. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 20 that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran “does not bow to force.” Pezeshkian said there is

Iran plans to send a senior delegation to Pakistan for talks with the US, though uncertainty remains after Tehran set conditions for taking part. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 20 that Iran plans to dispatch a delegation to Islamabad on Tuesday f

Cryptocurrency adoption in the US is recovering, but investor sentiment on prices remains cautious. CoinDesk reported on April 20 that Deutsche Bank said in a survey report that US crypto adoption rebounded in March after declining in recent months.

A series of attacks linked to North Korean hackers has triggered a broad pullback from decentralized finance, highlighting weakening investor sentiment. DL News, citing DefiLlama data on April 20, reported that about $600 million in cryptocurrency wa

Iran has reaffirmed that it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until a final agreement is reached, maintaining control of the waterway as leverage in negotiations. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 20 that Iran's president said the country would n

The three major US stock indexes closed higher on June 17. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.36% from the previous session to 24,102.70. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.24% to 48,578.60, while the S&P 500 added 0.23% to close at 7,039.37.

Charles Schwab’s cryptocurrency trading service may struggle to compete with existing exchange-traded funds, with fees emerging as the key factor. Decrypt reported on June 16 that Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas expects Schwab’s crypto trading o

The three major U.S. stock indexes moved higher. As of 4:02 a.m. on June 17, the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.19% from the previous session at 24,060.49. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.16% to 48,538.91, while the S&P 500 gained 0.12% to 7,031.3

President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran would have positive effects across the economy, highlighting the prospect of more stable energy prices and consumer costs. Trump said on June 16 that "if a deal is reached, oil prices will come down, price

President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to return nuclear material. Trump said on June 16 that Iran had agreed to give back "nuclear dust," according to Walter Bloomberg. The term appears to refer to nuclear-related material such as debris from n

President Donald Trump said he plans to pursue a summit between Israel and Lebanon at the White House, raising the prospect of expanded direct talks between the two countries. Trump said April 16 that he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjami

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it is conducting multiple investigations tied to prediction markets, signaling closer scrutiny of the sector. CoinDesk reported on June 16 that CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham told a congressional h