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Pakistan's foreign minister said the chances of extending the deadline for talks with Iran are diminishing. Islamabad still wants negotiations to continue, but expectations for an extension have weakened. Walter Bloomberg reported on July 7 that the

Losses from cryptocurrency fraud in the US climbed to $11.4 billion last year, up 22% from a year earlier. Both the total losses and the number of complaints increased. CoinDesk, citing a Federal Bureau of Investigation report on April 7, said losses

Iran said diplomatic and indirect negotiation channels with the US remain open, signaling that contacts are continuing despite military tensions. The Tehran Times reported on April 7 that the outlet wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that "diplomatic and

President Donald Trump reaffirmed an 8 p.m. deadline for negotiations with Iran and said the U.S. could respond militarily if it is not met. The comments again underscored his position of pursuing diplomacy while keeping a military option on the tabl

The White House denied interpretations that recent U.S. comments on Iran implied possible use of nuclear weapons, pushing back on controversy over what some had described as a nuclear threat. Walter Bloomberg reported on June 7 that the White House s

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher. On the 7th, the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.54% from the previous session to 21,996.34 points. The Dow Jones index gained 0.35% to 46,669.39 points, and the S&P 500 index added 0.45% to finish at 6,611.99

U.S. President Donald Trump did not clearly state whether he would de-escalate or escalate the course of military operations involving Iran, signaling that the response could vary depending on circumstances. According to NBC News on the 6th (local ti

U.S. President Donald Trump again raised the possibility of military strikes on key Iranian infrastructure. He suggested plans for airstrikes targeting infrastructure such as bridges and power plants. According to NBC News on the 6th (local time), Pr

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States could carry out a military strike against Iran in a short time frame, comments seen as tied to the negotiation deadline. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 6th (local time), Trump said, "Iran can b

The Clarity Act, a U.S. bill to establish a market structure framework for virtual assets (cryptocurrencies), is expected to formally enter the legislative process starting next week. This would mark a resumption of discussions that had been delayed

The three major U.S. stock indexes are trading higher. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.33% from the previous session at 21,951.38 points as of 02:35 on the 7th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.10% at 46,550.67 points, while the S&P 500 was up

Prediction-market platform Polymarket will introduce its own stablecoin, 'Polymarket USD.' The move is aimed at improving the platform’s payment and trading architecture. According to CoinDesk, a crypto-focused media outlet, on the 6th (local time),

Iran’s supreme leader said the country’s military capability has not been affected despite recent attacks targeting the military command, underscoring the preservation of the force structure and its response capacity. On the 6th (local time), Walter

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said tokenisation technology is reshaping parts of the financial system and that banks need to speed up their response. He explained that blockchain-based technologies are creating a competitive landscape with traditional fin

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has not signed a ceasefire agreement with Iran. He also reaffirmed that he will not extend the existing negotiation deadline any further. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 6th (local time), President Trump said

Prediction-market platform Kalshi won an appeal against the state of New Jersey. The court found that regulatory authority over the service rests with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to Decrypt, a media outlet specializing

U.S. President Donald Trump said that while an immediate withdrawal from the military operation related to Iran is possible, he wants to see the mission through to the end. The remarks underscored his intention to continue military action. On the 6th

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the Iranian people want freedom through military action. The remarks are seen as reflecting his personal views on the situation inside Iran. On the 6th (local time), according to Walter Bloomberg, President Tr

U.S. President Donald Trump said Americans want a withdrawal in connection with military operations related to Iran, a remark referencing domestic public opinion on whether to continue the war. On the 6th (local time), Walter Bloomberg reported that

Kevin Hassett, director of the U.S. National Economic Council (NEC), said President Trump views the recent rise in energy prices as a temporary phenomenon, a remark reflecting the administration’s assessment of volatility in energy markets. According

Iraq said it could quickly normalize crude oil exports if shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resume, raising the prospect that supply disruptions could ease. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 6th (local time), an official at the Basra Oil Comp

U.S. President Donald Trump has set a deadline for talks with Iran at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, the 7th (local time). Future steps are expected to be determined depending on whether the negotiations make progress. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 5th (l

US President Donald Trump said he could consider securing oil supplies if negotiations with Iran fail to reach an agreement. The remarks are being interpreted as linking talks to energy resources. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 5th (local time)

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had sought to deliver weapons to Iranian protesters earlier this year, while also suggesting the weapons may not have been delivered. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 5th (local time), Trump said in an intervie

Iran warned the United States and Israel that if military tensions persist, clashes could spread across the Middle East. The remarks are seen as potentially affecting the regional security environment. On the 4th (local time), according to Walter Blo

Israel said it struck petrochemical facilities inside Iran. It also said it had previously attacked facilities linked to raw materials used in weapons production. On the 4th (local time), Walter Bloomberg reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin

The United States is reported to have deployed long-range stealth missiles on a large scale in military operations involving Iran. The move is seen as a strategy to bolster long-range precision-strike capabilities. According to Walter Bloomberg on th

The US State Department said two relatives of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani have been arrested in the United States. Attention is growing over the circumstances and alleged charges in the case. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 4th (

U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran would not be affected despite the shootdown of a U.S. military fighter jet. He signaled an approach that separates military confrontation from diplomatic talks. According to Walter Bloomberg on