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U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Iran had pledged to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He also reaffirmed that there would be no sanctions relief if Tehran develops nuclear weapons. Vance said on July 8 that Iran had conveyed its intention to reopen the

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher on July 9. The Nasdaq Composite rose 2.71% from the previous session to 22,613.96. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.80% to 47,887.23, while the S&P 500 advanced 2.40% to 6,781.33.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed David Woodcock as enforcement director, a move that is drawing attention over whether it could alter the agency’s regulatory and enforcement approach. Crypto media outlet BeInCrypto reported o

Iran said vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, in a move that points to tighter control over the waterway. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 8 that Iran’s Ports and Maritim

Iran’s parliamentary speaker said key terms of a proposal related to negotiations with the US had been violated, making a ceasefire and further talks difficult. The remarks reaffirm Tehran’s hard-line stance in the negotiating phase. Walter Bloomberg

The White House said President Donald Trump plans to discuss a possible US withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. The talks are set to cover key issues related to the alliance’s structure. Walte

The Federal Reserve said fallout from the war involving Iran has increased uncertainty over the direction of interest-rate policy. Conflicting effects on growth and inflation have made the policy outlook harder to judge. Minutes of the March Federal

President Donald Trump plans to send a high-level negotiating team to Pakistan for talks with Iran, signaling a turn back to diplomacy after the ceasefire. Trump plans to dispatch a delegation led by Vice President JD Vance to Islamabad this weekend,

The White House said there has been no change in President Donald Trump’s core conditions for negotiations with Iran, including a demand that Tehran halt uranium enrichment inside the country. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporte

Air defense systems were activated in several major Iranian cities, and an explosion was reported in Isfahan, according to reports. The developments point to a risk of broader fighting as military tensions persist. Walter Bloomberg reported on June 8

The U.S. Treasury Department is moving to impose rules requiring stablecoin issuers to monitor illicit transactions, a step aimed at preventing money laundering and sanctions violations. CoinDesk reported on July 8 that the Financial Crimes Enforceme

Trading volume on centralized exchanges has fallen sharply in recent months, underscoring weaker market liquidity and slowing trading activity. CryptoQuant said April 8 that trading volume on major exchanges totaled about $4.3 trillion, down roughly

The three major U.S. stock indexes were trading higher. The Nasdaq Composite was up 2.44% at 22,555.80 as of 12:02 a.m. on Aug. 9, compared with the previous close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.25% to 47,630.74, while the S&P 500 gained 2.

President Donald Trump declined to provide details on the status of negotiations with Iran, saying only that talks are underway. Trump told Fox News on April 7 that he could not comment on the negotiations. “I can’t say. Negotiations are currently un

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed mixed on July 8. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.10% from the previous session to 22,017.85. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.18% to 46,584.33, while the S&P 500 edged up 0.09% to 6,617.74.

President Donald Trump is aware of Pakistan’s ceasefire proposal, and the US will announce its position later, a White House spokesperson said. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Walter Bloomberg on June 7 that Trump had been briefed o

Iran is giving favorable consideration to Pakistan’s proposal for a two-week ceasefire, Walter Bloomberg reported, in a potential shift in Tehran’s stance as negotiations continue. A senior Iranian official said April 7 that Tehran is positively revi

Pakistan's prime minister has asked the US to extend by two weeks the deadline for negotiations related to Iran, stressing the need for more time to pursue a diplomatic solution. Fox News reported on April 7 that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Shar

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is moving forward with discussions on implementing the GENIUS Act and has outlined regulatory standards for stablecoin issuers, including capital and liquidity requirements. CoinDesk reported on Aug. 7 that the FDI

Iran said it would add energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to its list of potential targets if its own infrastructure is attacked, signaling it could broaden retaliation to energy assets across the region. Walter Bloomberg

Iran’s government said it is prepared for all scenarios related to threats against the country’s infrastructure, signaling it is leaving open the possibility of a military response. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 7 that Iranian First Vice Preside

Iran has told mediating countries that it has ample missile and drone capabilities and will not back down in negotiations, Walter Bloomberg reported. The message underscores Tehran’s hard-line stance in both military and diplomatic channels. On April

The three major U.S. stock indexes turned lower. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.34% to 21,922.31 as of 2:41 a.m. on Aug. 8. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.25% at 46,554.14, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.17% to 6,600.38.