Germany urges US-Iran talks, offers mine-clearing in Hormuz amid 2026 tensions

The post British Pound holds firm as Hormuz shock lifts Oil, Dollar appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Pound Sterling (GBP) posts modest gains during the North American session on Wednesday amid growing tensions in the Middle East, as US President Donald Trump’s said the deal with Iran was “over” after both countries exchanged attacks over the last couple of days. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD pair trades at 1.3371, up 0.09%. GBP/USD steadies as geopolitical risk offsets Dollar strength During the last couple of days, Tehran and Washington exchanged blows after Iran hit two vessels sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a response from the US. The US CENTCOM reported that it attacked 80 targets during the last two days. In addition to the attacks, the US reimposed sanctions on Iran’s Oil, while Trump threatened to resume the blockade in Hormuz. Energy prices jumped, with the US crude Oil benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), rising nearly 5% to $75.60. The US

Escalating tensions risk disrupting global oil supply, impacting markets and geopolitical stability, with potential for prolonged conflict. The post Iran threatens to block Hormuz as US prepares counter-blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The IMF's revised growth forecast highlights vulnerabilities in global economies, emphasizing the uneven benefits of AI and geopolitical risks. The post IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3% for 2026, stops short of recession call appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The IMF's revised outlook suggests increased confidence in geopolitical stability, potentially influencing future monetary policy and market dynamics. The post IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast, dismisses Iran war recession risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's defense of Iran conflict at NATO summit may signal increased military actions, affecting future US-Iran negotiations and market stability. The post Trump defends Iran conflict at NATO summit, predicts quick end appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Economic uncertainty in Europe due to geopolitical tensions may dampen growth, affecting financial markets and cryptocurrency valuations. The post IMF cuts France, Germany growth forecasts amid Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Report: Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion as AI Funding Outpaces Crypto Deals in 2026 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Paradigm closed a $1.2 billion fund on Wednesday targeting AI and robotics. Bloomberg’s Rebecca Torrence reported the fund marks Paradigm’s third venture vehicle. Paradigm already backed Zipline and True Anomaly through the new frontier fund. Bloomberg’s Rebecca Torrence reported the news on July 8, 2026, describing the vehicle as the venture firm’s third fund. Matt Huang and Fred Ehrsam founded Paradigm in 2018. Huang previously worked as a partner at Sequoia Capital. Ehrsam co-founded Coinbase. Together they built one of the more technically involved firms in crypto investing, often working directly with founders on protocol design alongside writing checks. The new fund lands at a moment when capital is moving in two different directions. AI startups have pulled in the bulk of global venture dollars over the past year. Crypto deal counts have dr

The post How To Watch The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. NORTH BERWICK, SCOTLAND – JULY 13: A general view as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the 18th hole on day four of the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 13, 2025 in North Berwick, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Getty Images The Genesis Scottish Open kicks off as a co-sanctioned DP World Tour and PGA Tour Event in the East Lothian region of Scotland this week. Hosted at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, this year’s Genesis Scottish Open includes many of the best golfers in the world one week before The Open Championship, competing for a total purse of $9 Million. Notables in the field include Chris Gotterup who returns for a title defense having won the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open and who won the John Deere Classic on Sunday of last week. The number one ranked player in the world, Scottie Scheffler, is also in the field as he be