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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the naval blockade against Iran remains in place and that Washington is prepared to resume military intervention if negotiations break down. Markets are closely watching U.S.-Iran talks and developments in the

SEC Chair Paul Atkins said he is confident Congress will pass the Clarity Act and President Donald Trump will sign it, crypto-focused outlet Watcher.Guru reported on May 29, citing Atkins’ interview with Fox Business.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said US authorities have seized about $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency so far, a disclosure that comes as Washington steps up enforcement of sanctions on Tehran. Unfolded reported on May 29 that Bessent sai

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis called for swift passage of the CLARITY Act, as markets track the political debate over creating a regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S. Lummis told crypto-focused media outlet U.Today on May 29 that if Congr

The three major US stock indexes were trading higher. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.12% at 26,949.39 as of 4:23 a.m. on May 30, from the previous close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.62% to 50,981.55, while the S&P 500 gained 0.19% to 7,577

Iran said authority over the management of the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran and Oman, as markets watch a dispute between Washington and Tehran over control of the waterway. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 29 that Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesm

Iran's Foreign Ministry said negotiations with the US are ongoing, but the two sides have yet to reach a final agreement. Markets are closely watching for signs of progress in the talks between Washington and Tehran. Walter Bloomberg reported on May

Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase, has publicly opposed the current draft of the CLARITY Act, a US bill to regulate digital assets. The fight over the legislation is intensifying tensions between traditional finance and the crypt

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission warned that expanding 24/7 trading in derivatives markets could introduce new risks, underscoring structural differences between cryptocurrency markets and traditional finance. CoinDesk reported on May 29 t

The US and Iran have reached a political understanding, though a final agreement has yet to be completed. Markets are watching whether the negotiations can move into the final stage. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 29 that a senior Iranian source sa

Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy (MSTR), said the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s regulatory guidance is helping advance Bitcoin capital markets. Investors are closely watching changes in the US regulatory framework for digital assets. I

A memorandum of understanding being discussed by the US and Iran includes a provision for the immediate release of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets, according to a report. Sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets have emerged as key issu

Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency pushed back on comments by President Donald Trump about US-Iran talks, saying his description of a potential agreement contained inaccuracies. Markets are watching whether the conflicting claims signal any real p

Iranian forces carried out a missile launch operation in the country’s south, Iranian media reported, as markets watched for signs of rising tension around the Strait of Hormuz. Fars News Agency reported on May 28 that the Iranian military had launch

FalconX, a crypto prime brokerage, has begun the process for an initial public offering, according to CoinDesk. The move comes as the market watches a broader push by crypto firms to list in the US. CoinDesk reported on May 28 that FalconX recently s

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher on May 29. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.91% from the previous session to end at 26,917.47. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.05% to 50,669.77, while the S&P 500 gained 0.05% to close at 7,563.33.

The three major US stock indexes were mixed as of 3:43 a.m. on May 29. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.90% from the previous session to 26,914.50. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.12% to 50,583.35, while the S&P 500 gained 0.55% to 7,561.62.

International gold prices extended their advance as investors focused on geopolitical risks in the Middle East and demand for safe-haven assets. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 28 that spot gold rose to $4,498.63 an ounce, up about 1% from the previ

Europe’s financial system may not be equipped to fully contain a crisis caused by links between crypto assets and banks, raising fresh questions about risk management as stablecoins become more intertwined with the banking system. CoinDesk reported o

Major US banks are building a large lobbying network modeled on the cryptocurrency industry’s political fundraising strategy, Bloomberg reported. The move is drawing attention as the political and regulatory rivalry between the banking sector and the

The US and Iran have agreed on a draft memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire by 60 days, though President Donald Trump has yet to give final approval. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 28 that US and Iranian negotiators reached a draft

The U.S. government said recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz will not affect negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Markets are watching both rising tensions in the Middle East and the course of diplomacy. Walter Bloomberg reported on May 2

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that countries cooperating with efforts to impose transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz will face sanctions. Markets are closely watching Middle East shipping routes and volatility in global oil prices. Wal