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President Donald Trump said an agreement under discussion with Iran would be a better replacement for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, signaling optimism about continued negotiations. On April 20, Trump wrote on Truth Social that “th

Transit through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to what is effectively a near standstill, renewing anxiety across energy markets as hopes for a reopening unravel. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 20 that comments from Iran and the US over the weeke

Iran has reaffirmed a hard-line stance against US pressure, highlighting renewed difficulties in negotiations. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 20 that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran “does not bow to force.” Pezeshkian said there is

Iran plans to send a senior delegation to Pakistan for talks with the US, though uncertainty remains after Tehran set conditions for taking part. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 20 that Iran plans to dispatch a delegation to Islamabad on Tuesday f

Cryptocurrency adoption in the US is recovering, but investor sentiment on prices remains cautious. CoinDesk reported on April 20 that Deutsche Bank said in a survey report that US crypto adoption rebounded in March after declining in recent months.

A series of attacks linked to North Korean hackers has triggered a broad pullback from decentralized finance, highlighting weakening investor sentiment. DL News, citing DefiLlama data on April 20, reported that about $600 million in cryptocurrency wa

Iran has reaffirmed that it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until a final agreement is reached, maintaining control of the waterway as leverage in negotiations. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 20 that Iran's president said the country would n

The three major US stock indexes closed higher on June 17. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.36% from the previous session to 24,102.70. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.24% to 48,578.60, while the S&P 500 added 0.23% to close at 7,039.37.

Charles Schwab’s cryptocurrency trading service may struggle to compete with existing exchange-traded funds, with fees emerging as the key factor. Decrypt reported on June 16 that Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas expects Schwab’s crypto trading o

The three major U.S. stock indexes moved higher. As of 4:02 a.m. on June 17, the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.19% from the previous session at 24,060.49. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.16% to 48,538.91, while the S&P 500 gained 0.12% to 7,031.3

President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran would have positive effects across the economy, highlighting the prospect of more stable energy prices and consumer costs. Trump said on June 16 that "if a deal is reached, oil prices will come down, price

President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to return nuclear material. Trump said on June 16 that Iran had agreed to give back "nuclear dust," according to Walter Bloomberg. The term appears to refer to nuclear-related material such as debris from n

President Donald Trump said he plans to pursue a summit between Israel and Lebanon at the White House, raising the prospect of expanded direct talks between the two countries. Trump said April 16 that he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjami

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it is conducting multiple investigations tied to prediction markets, signaling closer scrutiny of the sector. CoinDesk reported on June 16 that CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham told a congressional h

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