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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a short-term ceasefire, raising hopes for easing tensions in the Middle East. Walter Bloomberg reported on June 16 that U.S. President Donald Trump, following calls with Lebanon’s president and Israeli Prime Minister

Israel’s defense minister reaffirmed a hard-line stance on Iran’s nuclear program as diplomacy and military pressure unfold in parallel. On June 16, the minister said Iran stands at a crossroads: it must give up terrorism and its nuclear program or f

Israeli officials said a ceasefire announcement could be imminent, a sign negotiations have reached a critical juncture. Walter Bloomberg reported on June 16 that an Israeli defense official said, "We are at a major crossroads." While nothing has bee

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed mixed on June 16. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.60% from the previous session to 24,016.02. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.15% to 48,463.73, while the S&P 500 gained 0.80% to 7,022.93.

The US and Iran could resume talks in Pakistan next week, signaling continued efforts to keep negotiations alive. Walter Bloomberg reported on June 15, citing multiple Pakistani officials, that the two sides may hold another round of talks in Pakista

A Federal Reserve official underscored the case for keeping interest rates unchanged for now, citing upside inflation risks from higher oil prices. He also left open the possibility of further rate increases, depending on how conditions evolve. Reute

The Federal Reserve said growing uncertainty tied to the war in the Middle East is prompting businesses to take a more cautious stance. Rising energy costs were also cited as a key factor. The Beige Book, released on April 15, showed economic activit

China is considering restrictions on exports of advanced solar manufacturing equipment to the US, a move that points to intensifying technology and energy competition between Beijing and Washington. Walter Bloomberg reported on Aug. 15 that China is

Iran is considering a limited opening of part of the Strait of Hormuz shipping route in negotiations with the US, while keeping control over its own waters, Walter Bloomberg reported. On June 15, Walter Bloomberg reported that Iran is weighing a plan

UK asset manager Legal & General, or L&G, will offer a liquidity fund on-chain through a tokenization network, extending the broader push to digitize traditional financial assets. Cointelegraph reported on August 15 that L&G plans to use the Calaston

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has asked Elon Musk for information about X Money, raising concerns about the potential integration of crypto assets and stablecoins into the service. Cointelegraph reported on April 15 that Warren said adding crypto assets and

Israel expects the current ceasefire between the US and Iran to be extended, Walter Bloomberg reported on July 15, signaling negotiations may continue. Israeli officials believe the truce now in place will be prolonged, according to the report. The U

Qatar warned that a global economic shock could be imminent as the fallout from the Iran war ripples through energy markets and the broader economy. Walter Bloomberg reported on June 15 that Qatar’s finance minister said the global economy could suff

The US and Iran are considering a roughly two-week extension of their current ceasefire as the two sides seek more time to keep negotiations going. Walter Bloomberg reported on July 15 that the sides are discussing extending the truce by about two we

Iran is scaling back crude sales through informal broker networks and restructuring exports around its state oil company, according to a report. Changes in the sanctions environment and supply-chain disruptions are driving the shift. Walter Bloomberg

Coinbase is in talks with Anthropic to gain access to a new artificial intelligence model, according to a report, in a move seen as aimed at bolstering its security capabilities. BeInCrypto reported on April 14 that the global cryptocurrency exchange

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Aug. 15. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.96% from the previous session to 23,639.08. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.66% to 48,537.53, while the S&P 500 advanced 1.16% to 6,966.16.

US cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering, signaling a renewed push to go public. Solid Intel reported on June 14 that Kraken has begun the confidential filing process for an IPO. In March, Kr

Pakistan is working to restart talks between the US and Iran this week, in the latest sign that mediation efforts are continuing. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 14 that Pakistan is trying to bring the two sides back for additional talks this week

Prediction markets could expand rapidly over the next several years and reach $1 trillion in trading volume by 2030, Bernstein said. The firm also projected a shift in the market's structure. Crypto-focused media outlet Decrypt reported on April 14 t

Russia’s central bank is considering mandatory identity verification, or KYC, for cryptocurrency traders, a move aimed at increasing transaction transparency. DL News reported on May 14 that the Bank of Russia is reviewing a plan to require domestic

A massive generational transfer of wealth in the US could create long-term demand for cryptocurrencies, with shifting investment preferences emerging as a key variable. Crypto-focused media outlet Crypto Basic reported on June 14 that Grayscale said

Crypto.com is seeking to launch a prediction market in the US in partnership with an online casino operator, in a move that reflects broader growth in event-based derivatives. Crypto.com plans to introduce the service with High Roller Technologies, C