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Donald Trump’s $1B crypto windfall complicates digital-asset legislation

Trump's $1B crypto income from World Liberty Financial and $TRUMP meme coin stalls the Clarity Act as Democrats demand tougher ethics provisions.

2 months ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Houthis strike Saudi Aramco facilities as Brent crude hits $100, crypto pulls back

Houthi missile strikes on Saudi Aramco's Jizan and Yanbu facilities sent Brent crude to $100 per barrel and triggered declines in Bitcoin and

2 months ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Federal Reserve faces investor uncertainty ahead of policy decision as Warsh embraces ambiguity

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh embraces constructive ambiguity ahead of the July FOMC meeting, with a 33% chance of a rate hike and no bailout promises

2 months ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Ukraine strikes Russian warship and Iran-linked vessels in Caspian Sea, disrupting sanctioned supply routes

Ukraine struck a Russian warship and Iran-linked vessels in the Caspian Sea, disrupting sanctioned military supply routes over 1,500 km from its

2 months ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

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Trump tariffs likely to persist as more are anticipated, hitting crypto markets and miners

Jul. 25, 2026

Trump tariffs likely to persist as more are anticipated, hitting crypto markets and miners

Trump's new tariffs on Canadian goods and 80-plus countries are reshaping U.S. trade policy and squeezing Bitcoin miners with rising ASIC import

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Iran’s missile strikes on US targets rattle crypto markets as Bitcoin drops 2%

Jul. 25, 2026

Iran’s missile strikes on US targets rattle crypto markets as Bitcoin drops 2%

Iran's SNSC vows continued missile strikes on US targets. Bitcoin fell 2% to $62K with $350M in crypto liquidations as Gulf tensions escalate.

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Iran reports 59 killed, 666 wounded in US airstrikes since June 27 as crypto markets absorb geopolitical shock

Jul. 24, 2026

Iran reports 59 killed, 666 wounded in US airstrikes since June 27 as crypto markets absorb geopolitical shock

Iran reports 59 killed and 666 wounded in US airstrikes since June 27. Bitcoin volatility spikes and Polymarket logs $529M in Iran-related

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America’s $39 trillion debt problem has an unlikely new backstop: Tether

Jul. 24, 2026

America’s $39 trillion debt problem has an unlikely new backstop: Tether

Foreign governments are retreating from US Treasuries as Tether becomes one of the biggest net buyers, reshaping how America funds its $39

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France’s 10-year yield hits 4%, highest since financial crisis, and crypto markets should pay attention

Jul. 24, 2026

France’s 10-year yield hits 4%, highest since financial crisis, and crypto markets should pay attention

France's 10-year bond yield hit 4.03%, the highest since the 2009 financial crisis, raising opportunity costs for Bitcoin and risk assets.

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Saudi Arabia’s nuclear deal with the US hits turbulence as Trump ties it to Abraham Accords

Jul. 24, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s nuclear deal with the US hits turbulence as Trump ties it to Abraham Accords

The US-Saudi 30-year nuclear deal faces uncertainty as Trump ties it to Abraham Accords participation, reshaping energy and geopolitical

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Michigan-Kalshi litigation could reach Supreme Court, experts say

Jul. 24, 2026

Michigan-Kalshi litigation could reach Supreme Court, experts say

The Kalshi vs Michigan jurisdictional battle over prediction markets could reach the Supreme Court as federal and state regulators issue

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Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge faces skepticism as data centers devour the grid

Jul. 24, 2026

Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge faces skepticism as data centers devour the grid

Trump's voluntary Ratepayer Protection Pledge covers 80% of US electricity delivery but faces skepticism over enforcement and crypto mining

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Trump turns to 1974 Trade Act to salvage tariff agenda after Supreme Court defeat

Jul. 24, 2026

Trump turns to 1974 Trade Act to salvage tariff agenda after Supreme Court defeat

Trump invokes 1974 Trade Act after Supreme Court blocks IEEPA tariffs. Courts strike again as Bitcoin slides toward $65K amid trade uncertainty.

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NATO authorizes first drone shootdown in Romanian airspace as Black Sea tensions escalate

Jul. 24, 2026

NATO authorizes first drone shootdown in Romanian airspace as Black Sea tensions escalate

Romania shot down its first drone under NATO authorization as Black Sea tensions rise. Here's what escalating defense spending means for crypto

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