IRGC Navy member killed by drones as Iran escalates conflict in Strait of Hormuz

The post Is crypto heading for another Q1-style sell-off amid macro FUD? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Market FUD is back in focus, even though broader sentiment hasn’t fully priced it in yet. From a macro perspective, the U.S. is revoking Iran’s newly issued general license to export oil after Iran reportedly struck three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. called Iran’s actions “wholly unacceptable” and warned it would respond with consequences. Naturally, this puts oil supply back in focus, raises the risk of higher crude prices, and adds another macro headwind for the crypto market, setting up conditions similar to the early Q1 risk-off rotation. Notably, the technicals are already hinting that this rotation may be underway. Source: TradingView (TOTAL/USDT) As the chart above shows, Brent crude has jumped 6%+ in less than 48 hours, while the crypto market has shed around $50 billion in market cap. We’ve seen this setup before. In Q1, Brent rallied 73%+ over

Oman's condemnation highlights regional instability, impacting global maritime safety and market perceptions amid escalating Iran conflict. The post Oman condemns tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising oil prices signal increased geopolitical instability, potentially affecting global markets and energy security amid U.S.-Iran tensions. The post Oil prices jump 5% as Trump declares Iran ceasefire over appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post US President Trump: I think MoU with Iran is over appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. United States (US) President Donald Trump said during European trading hours on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran, aimed at ending the war in the Middle East, is over. Additional comments I don’t want to deal with Iran; they are sick people. On NATO, Trump says not happy with NATO over Greenland and Iran. Spain is a terrible partner in NATO. Tells Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off all trade with Spain. I want no business with them. Greenland is a big problem for us. We are treated unfairly in NATO, we pay disproportionately. Market Reaction Significant buying interest is seen in the US Dollar (USD) and oil prices after remarks from US President Trump. The US Dollar Index (DXY) rebounds from the day’s low of 100.95 to near 101.15. The WTI Oil price surges almost 3% to near $74.00. US Dollar FAQs The US Dollar (USD) is the official currency of the United

The post EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kallas condemns Iran’s attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas said during the European trading session on Wednesday that exchanges of fire between the United States (US) and Iran further complicate already fraught talks to end the war. Additional remarks Next Monday, EU foreign ministers will meet with Gulf counterparts to discuss how they can support implementation of the agreement and preserve freedom of navigation in the strait as well as the Red Sea. Iran’s attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait are unacceptable. Market Reaction No immediate reaction was seen in the US Dollar (USD) following remarks from EU’s Kallas. At press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY) tardes 0.15% lower at around 100.95. Risk sentiment FAQs In the world of financial jargon the two widely used terms “risk-on” and “risk off” refer to the level of risk that investors are willing to stomach during the period

Iran's warning heightens regional tensions, potentially disrupting global shipping and impacting economic stability amid escalating conflict. The post Iran warns US military supporters are legitimate targets amid 2026 conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Oil Soars, Bitcoin Plunges as Trump Declares Iran MoU ‘Is Over’ appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. USOIL just hit a two-week peak after Trump’s latest statement. The de-escalation in the Middle East appears to be threatened severely as US President Donald Trump just said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran ‘is over.’ Most assets opened for trading now reacted with immediate volatility: oil prices rocketed, while BTC dipped below $62,000. The report from CNN cited Trump, who said he believes the MoU with Iran is over after both parties failed to reach a permanent deal and resumed the airstrikes against each other across the region. Recall that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it responded to a wave of US attacks by launching its own against American military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait. It added that its military has targeted an air base in Bahrain hosting US forces. The United States began its assault earlier and reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil s

USOIL just hit a two-week peak after Trump's latest statement.