Oil prices rise as US and Iran trade airstrikes, sending ripples through crypto markets

21Shares says its 2026 crypto forecasts are showing uneven progress, with prediction markets and Ethereum scaling ahead of pace while ETPs, stablecoins, DeFi, digital asset treasuries, and tokenized assets trail ambitious targets. 21Shares Measures 10 Crypto Forecasts Against Midyear Market Data Crypto markets are entering the second half of 2026 with 10 major forecasts moving […]

Rising US-Iran tensions threaten regional stability and market confidence, complicating diplomatic efforts and increasing geopolitical risks. The post US-Iran tensions rise as attacks threaten interim deal stability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The agreement could stabilize global energy markets, impacting asset classes and crypto, but skepticism remains due to ongoing tensions. The post US and Iran agree to end fighting near Strait of Hormuz, resume peace talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The ongoing US-Iran talks could stabilize global oil markets and reduce geopolitical tensions, but unresolved issues pose significant risks. The post US and Iran continue technical talks on memorandum of understanding as vessels cleared to move freely appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The framework's success hinges on overcoming Hezbollah's rejection, impacting regional stability and the potential for lasting peace. The post US, Israel, Lebanon sign framework for Israeli troop withdrawal from south Lebanon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

China's Zhipu AI (Z.ai) released its open-weight GLM-5.2, and some researchers have claimed that it matches Mythos in certain bug-finding and cybersecurity scenarios. While GLM lags behind models from Anthropic and OpenAI in other, more general tasks, it seems that China has dramatically reduced the gap in the capabilities between its models and those of the US. This level of advancement is particularly concerning to the US government, which has worked to restrict China's access to powerful models like Anthropic's Mythos and Fable, as well as the hardware necessary to train and run them. The Trump administration views Mythos and other advan … Read the full story at The Verge.

Advancing crypto legislation could position the US as a regulatory leader, impacting global market dynamics and investor confidence. The post John Thune prepares to advance crypto legislation for Senate vote appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

CoinEx processed billions in transfers with Iranian exchanges, including more than $2.7 billion in transactions with OFAC-sanctioned Nobitex since 2018.