Donald Trump announced that the US Navy would impose an “immediately effective” naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the failed peace talks in Pakistan. In a harsh statement, Trump announced that all shipping traffic in the region would be brought under control, citing Iran’s refusal to back down on its nuclear program. Trump
The Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV) now recognizes cryptocurrencies as assets that can be considered part of an individual’s net worth to qualify as an investor. The move might allow investors to reach the nearly $478K in assets to be part of this class. Key Takeaways: CNV Resolution 1125/2026 lets crypto count for the
In brief Amy Oldenburg, head of digital-asset strategy at Morgan Stanley, sees a tokenized money-market fund as a natural path forward for its crypto roadmap. What’s more, the investment bank with $9.3 trillion in client assets could explore tax-lost harvesting strategies for digital assets via the subsidiary Parametric. The firm has an army of more
Europe’s stablecoin market seems to be now controlled by Circle, and not everyone is comfortable with that. The issuer of $USDC is quietly becoming the dominant player in euro-denominated stablecoins through $EURC. This shift triggered criticism from parts of the crypto community. Some of them see it less as a product win and more as
After a long period of indirect contacts between the US and Iran, the two sides sat down at the negotiating table for the first time. A US delegation led by JD Vance reportedly held face-to-face meetings with Iranian officials in Pakistan. According to sources, both sides also contacted the Pakistani Prime Minister separately prior to
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has criticized President Donald Trump for framing the U.S.-Iran conflict as a “total and complete victory.” In a post on X, Schiff argued that Trump often spins military setbacks into triumphs. He drew a direct comparison between Trump’s economic claims, which he calls misleading, and his portrayal of the
As the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz send oil prices higher, inflation is once again at the forefront of investors’ minds. In the U.S., inflation accelerated last month to 0.9%, driven mostly by energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict; core inflation, which excludes energy and food costs,
Allegations regarding the use of cryptocurrencies in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical transit points for global energy trade, continue to spark debate. According to an assessment by Alex Thorn, reports that Iran demanded Bitcoin as a transit fee from ships passing through the strait in the post-war period with the US
Hong Kong is moving forward with its stablecoin plans. The city is building a regulated system for digital currencies. Its new updates show that RMB stablecoins may also be allowed in the future. According to local reports, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said stablecoin issuers can choose which currency to use. For now, the
The stablecoin sector added to its upward trajectory this week, with inflows reaching $1.367 billion since April 4. At present, the fiat-pegged token economy sits at an all-time high of $318.605 billion. Key Takeaways: The stablecoin market hit an all-time high of $318.6B, needing just $1.4B to reach $320B. $USDC gained $1.27B in seven days