Iran asserts control over UAE, Oman waters in Strait of Hormuz

The UAE's OPEC exit could destabilize oil markets, challenge OPEC's influence, and accelerate shifts toward diversified energy strategies. The post UAE exits OPEC after nearly 60 years, ending three years of quiet deliberation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The redirection of vessels highlights escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, potentially disrupting global oil supply and increasing geopolitical instability. The post CENTCOM redirects 97 vessels amid Strait of Hormuz blockade escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The attack on Barakah highlights vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure, potentially escalating regional tensions and impacting global markets. The post UAE condemns drone attack on Barakah nuclear plant as terrorist act appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Japan's renewed oil imports highlight shifting global energy dynamics, while Iran's crypto tolls could reshape sanctions and crypto regulations. The post Japan set to receive first Persian Gulf oil shipment since Iran war began appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The investigation into Binance's compliance could lead to stricter regulatory oversight across the crypto industry, impacting costs and operations. The post US DOJ probes Iran’s use of Binance for sanctions evasion, reopening old wounds for the exchange appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US president said he doesn’t ‘want to do anything to get in the way’ of tech firms competing with China House Republicans canceled a scheduled Thursday vote on a war powers resolution aimed at ending the US war with Iran, a measure that likely would have advanced had the vote been held. Donald Trump has announced he will deploy an “additional” 5,000 US troops to Poland, just days after the Pentagon controversially halted a long-planned deployment of forces to the country – the largest on Nato’s eastern flank. Nato’s secretary general Mark Rutte struck somewhat more cautious note, saying the bloc’s trajectory was one that was prioritising a stronger Europe, “less reliant on the US”. On Thursday, the US president admitted that he might skip Donald Trump Jr’s wedding, reportedly taking place in the Bahamas over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, citing that he has “this thing called Iran”. US arms sales to Taiwan have been “paused” to ensure the US military has enough munitions for it

The Wall Street Journal published a report on May 22 alleging that a covert payments network linked to Iran moved approximately $850 million through Binance — the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange — with activity continuing as recently as December 2025, as a military confrontation between the US and Iran escalated. Binance CEO Richard Teng rejected […]

Heightened US-Iran tensions could disrupt global oil markets and alter geopolitical dynamics, impacting international economic stability. The post Trump weighs military options against Iran amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.