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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.

15 hours ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

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

15 hours ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

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

15 hours ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

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

16 hours ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

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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.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Iran strikes northern Iraq as US sanctions hit Iranian crypto exchanges

Jul. 17, 2026

Iran strikes northern Iraq as US sanctions hit Iranian crypto exchanges

Iran launched strikes on Sulaymaniyah in northern Iraq amid 200 attacks since March 2026, as US Treasury sanctions Iranian crypto exchanges tied to IRGC.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

White House confirms Xi Jinping’s state visit remains on track despite election meddling accusations

Jul. 17, 2026

White House confirms Xi Jinping’s state visit remains on track despite election meddling accusations

White House confirms Xi Jinping's September 2026 state visit despite Trump's election meddling accusations. Here's what it means for crypto markets.

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Iranian missile strikes on US bases in Gulf States send Bitcoin tumbling as crypto markets brace for wider conflict

Jul. 17, 2026

Iranian missile strikes on US bases in Gulf States send Bitcoin tumbling as crypto markets brace for wider conflict

Iranian missile strikes on US bases across six Gulf States sent Bitcoin below $62,000, triggering $350 million in crypto liquidations as Strait of Hormuz

By EDITORIAL TEAM

US margin debt rises $87B to record $1.5T in June, up 23% year-over-year

Jul. 17, 2026

US margin debt rises $87B to record $1.5T in June, up 23% year-over-year

US margin debt surged $87 billion in June to a record $1.5 trillion, up over 53% year-over-year. Here's what it means for crypto and equity investors.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Three signs the US economy is on firmer footing, and what it means for crypto

Jul. 17, 2026

Three signs the US economy is on firmer footing, and what it means for crypto

US GDP growth hit 2.1% in Q1 2026, consumer spending climbed 0.7%, and recession odds fell to 25%. Here's what it means for crypto investors.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Xi Jinping calls for China to lead global AI rules and profit from rollout

Jul. 17, 2026

Xi Jinping calls for China to lead global AI rules and profit from rollout

Xi Jinping positions China to lead global AI governance with a new 29-country organization. Here's what it means for crypto and decentralized AI markets.

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Politics

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

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

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

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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

Iran strikes northern Iraq as US sanctions hit Iranian crypto exchanges

Iran strikes northern Iraq as US sanctions hit Iranian crypto exchanges

White House confirms Xi Jinping’s state visit remains on track despite election meddling accusations

White House confirms Xi Jinping’s state visit remains on track despite election meddling accusations

Iranian missile strikes on US bases in Gulf States send Bitcoin tumbling as crypto markets brace for wider conflict

Iranian missile strikes on US bases in Gulf States send Bitcoin tumbling as crypto markets brace for wider conflict

US margin debt rises $87B to record $1.5T in June, up 23% year-over-year

US margin debt rises $87B to record $1.5T in June, up 23% year-over-year

Three signs the US economy is on firmer footing, and what it means for crypto

Three signs the US economy is on firmer footing, and what it means for crypto

Xi Jinping calls for China to lead global AI rules and profit from rollout

Xi Jinping calls for China to lead global AI rules and profit from rollout

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