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International oil prices are rebounding after a steep selloff as tensions in the Middle East flare again. Trading Economics data on July 9 showed West Texas Intermediate crude surged to near $115 on the Middle East conflict, then fell to the low $90s
French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticized Israel's airstrikes on Lebanon, saying they risk undermining the ceasefire agreement. CNN reported on June 8 that Macron described the Israeli strikes as "indiscriminate" and said they threatened th
Suspicious betting activity was spotted on prediction market Polymarket just before the ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran. AP News reported on Aug. 8 that newly created Polymarket accounts began placing large bets on a ceasefire hours be
Asset manager Canary Capital is seeking to launch a spot exchange-traded fund based on the meme coin PEPE. Canary Capital filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to list an ETF tracking PEPE's spot price,
Iran said shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has effectively halted, blaming what it called a ceasefire breach. CNN reported on April 8 that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said vessel traffic through the strait fell sharply and then effe
Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund drew investor inflows on its first day of trading, attracting market attention. CoinDesk reported on Aug. 8 that Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, recorded about $34 million in net inflows on its d
Bitcoin ATM operator Bitcoin Depot said hackers stole about $3.66 million in Bitcoin from the company. Decrypt reported on July 8 that Bitcoin Depot disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that about 50.9 Bitcoin was si
A two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is showing signs of fraying just one day after it was announced. AP News reported on July 8 that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called both the ceasefire and the negotiations themsel
Yuga Labs, the developer of Bored Ape Yacht Club, has settled its legal dispute with the artist behind a copycat nonfungible token project. The Block reported on Aug. 8 that Yuga Labs, conceptual artist Ryder Ripps and his business partner Jeremy Cah
Hankyung-Wall Street Expert Group Interview Stephen Dover, Chief Market Strategist at Franklin Templeton Cuts Fed Rate-Cut Forecast to One From Two Strait of Hormuz Shipping Disruptions Could Add Inflation Pressure to Food, Agriculture and Semiconduc
Anthropic has restricted access to its latest AI model, citing security risks. Cointelegraph reported on April 7 that the company would release its new model, Claude Mythos Preview, only to a limited number of companies. The model has shown the abili
Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund is set to make its market debut. Cointelegraph reported on Aug. 8 that the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, or MSBT, will list on NYSE Arca. Trading is scheduled to begin later on Aug. 8, Korea time. Th
Ethereum rose as hopes for a ceasefire between the US and Iran buoyed risk appetite. NewsBTC reported on June 7 that Ether extended gains after breaking above $2,220, climbing as high as $2,273 during the session. Selling pressure later emerged, leav
US spot Ether exchange-traded funds extended their outflow streak. The funds posted total net outflows of $64.61 million on July 7, according to data compiled by Trader T. Fidelity's FETH saw the biggest withdrawal at $48.21 million, while BlackRock'
Outflows continued in the spot-Bitcoin ETF market. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net outflows of $159.44 million on Aug. 7, according to data compiled by Trader T. The biggest withdrawals came from major funds. Fidelity's FBTC posted net outflows of $47
Differences Emerge With Supreme National Security Council Statement Meaning of Hormuz ‘Control’ Also Unclear Prospect of a Second Abraham Accord Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency reported that Tehran’s 10-point proposal included a pledge not to m
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has acknowledged that some of its past enforcement actions involving cryptocurrencies did not result in investor protection. Cointelegraph reported on Aug. 7 that the SEC, in its 2025 enforcement results re
Bitcoin jumped on news of a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, though analysts said it remains unclear whether the move can turn into a sustained rally. The Block reported on June 7 that Bitcoin rose immediately after the White House anno
Global Web3 security firm CertiK has launched an artificial intelligence-based security auditing tool. CertiK said July 7 that it rolled out its AI-powered audit solution, AI Auditor, along with an open-source integrated environment for AI coding age
KakaoBank said it will lead the issuance and distribution of stablecoins as it pushes to transform itself into an AI-based financial platform. Edaily reported on Aug. 8 that Chief Executive Officer Yoon Ho-young presented wealth management and artifi
Crypto market maker GSR has invested in tokenization platform Libeara, stepping up its expansion into real-world assets, or RWAs. GSR joined as lead investor in Libeara and entered into a strategic partnership with the company, The Block reported on
The Pentagon is due to issue its official response following the announcement of a ceasefire with Iran. The Associated Press reported on July 7 that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine are scheduled to hold a joint Pent
Iran and Oman are pursuing a plan to charge tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report. The Associated Press reported on April 8, citing an unnamed official, that a proposed two-week ceasefire agreement between the US
Iran’s participation in Bitcoin mining fell sharply over the past quarter. Cointelegraph reported on July 7 that Iran’s Bitcoin hashrate dropped about 77% from the previous quarter. Ian Philpott, marketing director at Luxor Technology, said the count
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has introduced a feature that allows users to buy multiple digital assets in a single order. Bithumb announced on Aug. 8 that it launched its Portfolio Buy Service, which lets users invest in multiple cryp
International oil prices tumbled and returned to a more stable footing as expectations grew for an easing in military tensions between the US and Iran. TradingView data on July 7 showed Brent crude falling $14.702 from the previous day to $95.068 a b
President Donald Trump said he would pause airstrikes on Iran for two weeks if Tehran fully, immediately and safely reopens the Strait of Hormuz, raising the possibility that the Middle East may move into a negotiating phase. Trump wrote on Truth Soc
Global oil supply has tightened sharply in the fallout from the Iran war, sending Brent spot prices to a record high. Bloomberg reported on June 7 that Dated Brent, the benchmark for physical North Sea crude, climbed as high as $144.42 a barrel, the