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Iran strikes Kuwait desalination plants as Strait of Hormuz conflict deepens

Iranian strikes on Kuwait's desalination plants escalate the Strait of Hormuz conflict, with direct implications for oil prices, crypto markets, and Gulf

10 minutes ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

China urges UK to protect rights of Chinese investors after British Steel nationalization

China condemns UK nationalization of British Steel as a forced takeover, urging protection of Jingye Group's $1.6B investment under bilateral treaty.

1 hour ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Iran suspends Islamabad MoU commitments as US tensions escalate

Iran suspended the Islamabad MoU on July 13, 2026, citing US ceasefire violations. Here is what it means for energy markets and risk assets including

2 hours ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on critical infrastructure as crypto markets feel the shockwaves

Kuwait condemns Iranian strikes on critical infrastructure as Bitcoin liquidations exceed $1 billion and US Treasury sanctions Iranian crypto exchanges.

2 hours ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

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Iraq routes thousands of fuel trucks through Syria to dodge Strait of Hormuz closure

Jul. 18, 2026

Iraq routes thousands of fuel trucks through Syria to dodge Strait of Hormuz closure

Iraq sends thousands of fuel trucks through Syria after Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, while advancing a $5 billion pipeline to reshape oil exports.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens to pile pollution costs onto tariffs

Jul. 18, 2026

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens to pile pollution costs onto tariffs

Trump threatens to add wildfire pollution costs to Canadian tariffs, escalating US-Canada trade tensions with potential ripple effects across crypto and

By EDITORIAL TEAM

US naval blockade on Iran redirects commercial vessels, rattles crypto markets

Jul. 17, 2026

US naval blockade on Iran redirects commercial vessels, rattles crypto markets

US reimposed a naval blockade on Iran, redirecting 4 vessels and boarding 1. Over $131M in Iran-linked crypto assets frozen as Bitcoin dipped below $71K.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

US government issues record debt as Treasury market shows signs of stress

Jul. 17, 2026

US government issues record debt as Treasury market shows signs of stress

US national debt hits $39 trillion as interest costs near $1 trillion annually. Here's what rising Treasury yields mean for crypto, stablecoins, and

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Democrats raise concerns over Fox’s $22B acquisition of Roku, citing antitrust risks

Jul. 17, 2026

Democrats raise concerns over Fox’s $22B acquisition of Roku, citing antitrust risks

Democratic lawmakers urged the DOJ to review Fox Corp.'s $22 billion Roku acquisition, citing antitrust risks and concerns about platform neutrality in

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Ukrainian drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery, adding pressure to global energy markets

Jul. 17, 2026

Ukrainian drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery, adding pressure to global energy markets

Ukrainian drones hit the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl for the fourth time since May, worsening Russian fuel shortages and adding geopolitical risk

By EDITORIAL TEAM

US lets Trump-era Hong Kong sanctions order lapse, restoring trade privileges in major diplomatic shift

Jul. 17, 2026

US lets Trump-era Hong Kong sanctions order lapse, restoring trade privileges in major diplomatic shift

The US let Trump-era Executive Order 13936 lapse, restoring Hong Kong's trade privileges. Here's what the diplomatic shift means for crypto markets.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Explosions rock Iran’s Bandar Abbas as crypto markets shrug off escalating Gulf tensions

Jul. 17, 2026

Explosions rock Iran’s Bandar Abbas as crypto markets shrug off escalating Gulf tensions

Explosions in Bandar Abbas, Iran linked to US military strikes barely moved Bitcoin, which held near $63,800 as crypto markets show resilience amid Gulf

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Public First Action to spend $15M backing congressional Republicans on AI safety

Jul. 17, 2026

Public First Action to spend $15M backing congressional Republicans on AI safety

Public First Action is spending $15 million to promote 16 Republican lawmakers backing AI safety, with over $7 million in initial ad buys already deployed.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

US airstrike damages IRGC warehouse in Rask as crypto markets feel the heat

Jul. 17, 2026

US airstrike damages IRGC warehouse in Rask as crypto markets feel the heat

US airstrike damages IRGC warehouse in Rask as Bitcoin slides toward $62K. Tether freezes $344M in USDT linked to IRGC wallets amid escalating tensions.

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Politics

Iran strikes Kuwait desalination plants as Strait of Hormuz conflict deepens

China urges UK to protect rights of Chinese investors after British Steel nationalization

Iran suspends Islamabad MoU commitments as US tensions escalate

Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on critical infrastructure as crypto markets feel the shockwaves

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Iraq routes thousands of fuel trucks through Syria to dodge Strait of Hormuz closure

Iraq routes thousands of fuel trucks through Syria to dodge Strait of Hormuz closure

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens to pile pollution costs onto tariffs

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens to pile pollution costs onto tariffs

US naval blockade on Iran redirects commercial vessels, rattles crypto markets

US naval blockade on Iran redirects commercial vessels, rattles crypto markets

US government issues record debt as Treasury market shows signs of stress

US government issues record debt as Treasury market shows signs of stress

Democrats raise concerns over Fox’s $22B acquisition of Roku, citing antitrust risks

Democrats raise concerns over Fox’s $22B acquisition of Roku, citing antitrust risks

Ukrainian drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery, adding pressure to global energy markets

Ukrainian drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery, adding pressure to global energy markets

US lets Trump-era Hong Kong sanctions order lapse, restoring trade privileges in major diplomatic shift

US lets Trump-era Hong Kong sanctions order lapse, restoring trade privileges in major diplomatic shift

Explosions rock Iran’s Bandar Abbas as crypto markets shrug off escalating Gulf tensions

Explosions rock Iran’s Bandar Abbas as crypto markets shrug off escalating Gulf tensions

Public First Action to spend $15M backing congressional Republicans on AI safety

Public First Action to spend $15M backing congressional Republicans on AI safety

US airstrike damages IRGC warehouse in Rask as crypto markets feel the heat

US airstrike damages IRGC warehouse in Rask as crypto markets feel the heat

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