Iran prioritizes Strait of Hormuz over nuclear program amid US conflict

The explosions in Chabahar may escalate regional tensions, potentially impacting Iran's airspace status and influencing global energy markets. The post Explosions cause power outages in Iran’s Chabahar amid US-Israel military campaign appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pahlavi's accusations may fuel speculation of regime change in Iran, impacting market perceptions and potentially heightening political tensions. The post Exiled Crown Prince Pahlavi accuses Iran of hiding true public sentiment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post EU targets MiCA overhaul as US GENIUS Act reshapes stablecoin rules appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The European Union has begun preparing changes to its Markets in Crypto-Assets framework after the United States enacted the GENIUS Act, with regulators expected to review stablecoin rules and other digital asset provisions from 2027. Summary The EU is preparing to revise MiCA after the U.S. GENIUS Act changed the global stablecoin regulatory landscape. Officials may expand MiCA to cover non-EU stablecoin issuers, tokenized payments, and tokenized deposits. ESMA will review crypto custody risks at licensed CASPs through the first half of 2027. According to a report published by Euronews on Wednesday, European Commission officials are preparing to revisit parts of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation as the bloc responds to changes in the global regulatory landscape. The report said the review will focus on how non-EU companies issuing stablecoins should be treated

The European Union has begun preparing changes to its Markets in Crypto-Assets framework after the United States enacted the GENIUS Act, with regulators expected to review stablecoin rules and other digital asset provisions from 2027. According to a report published…

Increased Middle East tensions may lead to sustained market volatility, impacting global oil supply and testing Bitcoin's safe-haven status. The post US strikes on Iran rattle markets as Bitcoin’s safe-haven narrative gets another test appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bitcoin Drops Gains As Bulls Cut Risk Ahead of Fed Minutes Release appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin (BTC) trades slightly above $62,000 and is down nearly 2% over the past 24 hours amid a risk-off mood across global markets. The pressure is not coming from crypto exclusively and is more so attributed to a sharp selloff in semiconductor and AI stocks.  Renewed profit-taking from Samsung sent Asian markets reeling overnight, and military escalation between the US and Iran sent oil up around 5%. As a result, US stocks opened lower, and on Wednesday the Federal Reserve released the minutes from its June meeting, a report traders typically watch closely for clues on the timing of any rate cut.  Currently, markets price roughly a 73% chance the Fed holds rates steady at its next meeting on July 29, but the major takeaway for investors will be how the tone of the minutes frames the Fed’s view on inflation and interest rates.   Bitcoin buyers quickly became sellers  Bitcoi

Khamenei's death may reshape Iran's political landscape, affecting leadership dynamics and geopolitical relations in the region. The post Iran mourns Ayatollah Khamenei with large funeral in Karbala appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Geopolitical tensions may disrupt global oil supply and airspace, impacting energy markets and increasing market volatility. The post NASDAQ gains 66 points amid US-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.