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President Donald Trump said Iran had dropped plans to execute women protesters, thrusting human-rights issues back into focus as a diplomatic factor. On April 22, Trump wrote on social media that eight women protesters who had been due to be executed

Iran said it has raised its military readiness to the highest level, underscoring its willingness to retaliate forcefully. Tensions remain elevated as discussions continue over extending a ceasefire. Iranian state television reported on April 22 that

The US hasn’t yet sold Nvidia Corp.’s latest H200 AI chips to China, a sign Washington is maintaining its semiconductor export controls. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on April 22, citing Walter Bloomberg, that the US has not yet sold Nvidia’

President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran without setting a specific deadline, leaving uncertainty over the negotiating timetable. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 22 that Trump did not specify an end date for the ceasefire extension.

President Donald Trump said he is extending the ceasefire with Iran while keeping a naval blockade in place to maintain pressure in negotiations. On April 21, Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had accepted a request from the Pakistani government to

Coinbase Global Inc. and Robinhood Markets Inc. are drawing attention for prediction markets and broader product expansion as potential next growth drivers, even as near-term earnings momentum softens. CoinDesk reported on April 21 that Cantor Fitzge

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed lower on April 22. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.59% from the previous session to 24,259.96. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.59% to 49,149.60, while the S&P 500 declined 0.63% to 7,064.05 at the clos

Iran has told the US through Pakistan that it will not attend talks scheduled for Wednesday, according to a report, adding to uncertainty over the negotiations. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 21 that Iran had informed the US, via Pakistan, that i

US Vice President JD Vance has canceled a planned trip to Pakistan, a development that could affect the timing of talks between Washington and Tehran. The Associated Press reported on April 21 that Vance had called off the visit. The trip had been li

U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow fintech and cryptocurrency companies to access the Federal Reserve’s payment system directly, opening a new front in the debate over broader access to financial infrastructure. Eleanor Terrett, h

Vice President JD Vance’s planned visit to Islamabad has been put on hold, the New York Times reported, clouding the schedule for US-Iran negotiations. The newspaper said on April 21 that plans for Vance’s trip to Pakistan are currently suspended. Th

Iran’s judiciary has officially denied President Donald Trump’s claim that eight women he mentioned are at risk of execution, highlighting conflicting accounts from the two sides. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 21 that the judiciary said Trump’s

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