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Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticized President Donald Trump’s Iran policy, arguing it could weaken US global influence over time. Walter Bloomberg reported that Harris, speaking at an event in New York on June 10, described Trump’s response

Only one tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz over a 24-hour period, underscoring a sharp drop in traffic along one of the world's main oil shipping routes. CNN reported on July 10, citing its analysis of MarineTraffic AIS vessel-tracking data,

Major U.S. banks are working on the launch of a credit default swap index in collaboration with S&P Global, as they seek to create a new credit gauge. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 10 that U.S. banks are developing the CDS index with S&P Global.

Sen. Cynthia Lummis called for Congress to swiftly pass the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at clarifying the market structure and regulatory framework for digital assets. She said further delays could make policy responses more difficult. Watcher.Guru rep

President Donald Trump said Iran has no choice but to negotiate and described pressure through maritime controls as only a short-term measure, underscoring the need for talks. Trump made the remarks on June 10, according to Walter Bloomberg. He said

President Donald Trump said Iran is more adept at handling the press and public relations than at fighting, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue. Walter Bloomberg reported on June 10 that Trump said, "Iran is better at dealing with the

Iran said its conditions for negotiations with the US include a ceasefire that covers Lebanon and an end to Israeli attacks. The remarks underscored persistent differences over the scope of any truce. Citing Walter Bloomberg on April 10, Iranian Fore

Iran is demanding a ceasefire in Lebanon and the unfreezing of its assets before any negotiations with the US can begin. The remarks made clear Tehran's preconditions for talks. Walter Bloomberg reported on Oct. 10 that Iranian Parliament Speaker Moh

The three major US stock indexes turned mixed in early trading. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.63% to 22,966.86 as of 12:06 a.m. on July 11 from the previous session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.30% to 48,043.65, while the S&P 500 gained 0.1

A vulnerability found in an Android software development kit, or SDK, has raised the possibility of data leaks affecting users of cryptocurrency wallet apps. Multiple applications may be affected. U.Today reported on May 9 that Microsoft Defender's s

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher on July 10. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.83% from the previous session to end at 22,822.42. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.58% to close at 48,185.80, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.61% to 6,823

President Donald Trump is considering withdrawing some US troops stationed in Europe, according to a report, raising the prospect of a shift in alliance strategy. A White House official told Walter Bloomberg on April 9 that Trump is weighing pulling

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there would be no ceasefire with Lebanon, reaffirming his intention to continue military operations. Netanyahu said on June 9 that there would be "no ceasefire" regarding Lebanon, according to Walter Blo

The Israeli military said it had begun airstrikes on Hezbollah launch sites in Lebanon as operations continued. Walter Bloomberg reported on July 9 that the Israeli military had announced strikes targeting Hezbollah rocket launch sites. Israel descri

Securitize, a platform for tokenized securities, has appointed former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission official Brett Redfearn as president ahead of an initial public offering. The move is being viewed as part of the company’s efforts to stren

International silver prices climbed to about $76.30 an ounce, extending a short-term rally. Walter Bloomberg reported on June 9 that spot silver rose about 3% to $76.30 an ounce. The advance came amid global market volatility and shifting safe-haven

President Donald Trump said Iran would face a strong response if it refuses to make a deal, reiterating pressure on Tehran to negotiate. On June 9, Trump said, according to Walter Bloomberg, that "if Iran doesn't make a deal, there will be pain." He

Lebanon said a ceasefire must be in place before any negotiations with Israel can begin, drawing a clear condition for talks. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 9 that Lebanon wants a ceasefire before any meeting with Israel. The stance comes as the

Israel and Lebanon are set to hold their first official talks in the US, a step toward direct negotiations between the two countries. Walter Bloomberg reported on July 9 that the meeting will take place at the US State Department in Washington. The t

The US Treasury Department has launched a cybersecurity information-sharing initiative for the crypto industry to bolster the sector’s overall security response. On April 9, the Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection, a Treasu

Israel plans to begin direct talks with Lebanon, aiming to disarm Hezbollah and normalize relations. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 9 that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced the start of direct negotiations with Lebanon. Neta

The chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission called for Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, a market structure bill for digital assets, saying legislation is needed to bolster U.S. competitiveness. On July 9, SEC Chair Paul Atkins wrote on

President Donald Trump asked Israel to scale back its military strikes on Lebanon, NBC News reported, as the U.S. seeks to support negotiations with Iran. NBC News reported on June 9 that U.S. administration officials said Trump made the request to I

The three major US stock indexes were trading lower. The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.11% at 22,611.26 as of 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.25% to 47,791.69, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.10% to 6,776.