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International silver prices climbed to about $76.30 an ounce, extending a short-term rally. Walter Bloomberg reported on June 9 that spot silver rose about 3% to $76.30 an ounce. The advance came amid global market volatility and shifting safe-haven
President Donald Trump said Iran would face a strong response if it refuses to make a deal, reiterating pressure on Tehran to negotiate. On June 9, Trump said, according to Walter Bloomberg, that "if Iran doesn't make a deal, there will be pain." He
Lebanon said a ceasefire must be in place before any negotiations with Israel can begin, drawing a clear condition for talks. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 9 that Lebanon wants a ceasefire before any meeting with Israel. The stance comes as the
Israel and Lebanon are set to hold their first official talks in the US, a step toward direct negotiations between the two countries. Walter Bloomberg reported on July 9 that the meeting will take place at the US State Department in Washington. The t
Bitcoin and Ether may be among the first cryptocurrencies added to US retirement plans as regulators move to ease restrictions on alternative assets. Robert Crossley, head of global industry advisory services at Franklin Templeton, told DL News in an
The US Treasury Department has launched a cybersecurity information-sharing initiative for the crypto industry to bolster the sector’s overall security response. On April 9, the Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection, a Treasu
Israel plans to begin direct talks with Lebanon, aiming to disarm Hezbollah and normalize relations. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 9 that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced the start of direct negotiations with Lebanon. Neta
The chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission called for Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, a market structure bill for digital assets, saying legislation is needed to bolster U.S. competitiveness. On July 9, SEC Chair Paul Atkins wrote on
Bitcoin briefly climbed back above $72,000. As of 12:50 a.m. on June 10, the cryptocurrency was trading at $72,107.26 on Binance's Tether market, up 1.15% from a day earlier.
President Donald Trump asked Israel to scale back its military strikes on Lebanon, NBC News reported, as the U.S. seeks to support negotiations with Iran. NBC News reported on June 9 that U.S. administration officials said Trump made the request to I
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have underperformed gold, underscoring a widening gap in returns across assets. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Macro Strategist Mike McGlone wrote on X on April 9 that Bitcoin ETF performance has lagged gold. Since the la
The three major US stock indexes were trading lower. The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.11% at 22,611.26 as of 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.25% to 47,791.69, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.10% to 6,776.
Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, rejected claims that Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto is Adam Back, saying the allegation is false. On April 8, Saylor wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, that "The New York Times claim is an obvious error." He
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
Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, said Bitcoin may have found a bottom near $60,000, citing easing selling pressure and the structure of capital inflows. Saylor told an event that Bitcoin bottoms are determined more by the exhaustion of selling th
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
Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin ETF began trading on U.S. exchanges, with first-day volume rising quickly as early demand showed signs of outpacing initial expectations. Eric Balchunas, an ETF analyst, wrote on X on Aug. 8 that trading volume in Morgan
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
Bitcoin has climbed back above $70,000 on hopes for easing tensions in the Middle East, but elevated leveraged long positions are keeping uncertainty in the market. Some caution is also emerging over how sustainable the rally will be. CoinDesk report
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