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Stable jobless claims and modest job growth bolster expectations for Fed rate cuts, potentially boosting risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The post US jobless claims hold steady at 215,000 as labor market signals ‘goldilocks’ zone for risk assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Geopolitical tensions can destabilize crypto markets, highlighting their vulnerability to global conflicts and influencing investor sentiment. The post US strikes on Iranian railway bridges rattle crypto markets as geopolitical risk spikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Gold struggles for momentum as US-Iran tensions, hawkish Fed bets weigh appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) consolidates modest gains on Thursday, although upside remains limited as renewed hostilities in the Middle East revive concerns over energy-driven inflation and reinforce expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may need to raise interest rates. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,102, up 0.66% on the day. The United States (US) and Iran exchanged another round of attacks overnight. US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social, “This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse!” On Wednesday, Iran reiterated its threat to close the Strait of Hormuz if fresh attacks occur, raising concerns that global Oil flows could once again be disrupted after improving following last month’s interim peace agreement. The latest escalation has weakened hopes for a permanent peace agreement

Rafael Mrquez's appointment may influence FIFA dynamics, potentially impacting crypto markets through shifts in sports-related investments. The post Mexico names Rafael Marquez as new head coach, and here’s why crypto markets should pay attention to FIFA politics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Romance Scam Suspect’s Crypto Wallet Processed $122M: Interpol appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A crypto wallet linked to a suspected romance-scam money launderer processed more than $122.5 million in 10 months, according to Interpol, as authorities expanded a global crackdown on online fraud. Interpol said Thursday that Thai authorities arrested two suspects and uncovered a money-laundering network that funneled proceeds from romance scams into cryptocurrencies, using cross-chain token swaps to obscure the trail. The Thai investigation was part of Operation First Light 2026, an Interpol-coordinated campaign targeting social engineering scams and the financial infrastructure used to launder their proceeds. The operation involved authorities in 97 countries and territories, resulting in 5,811 arrests and the seizure of $293 million in illicit assets tied to fraud and money laundering. Tomonobu Kaya, director of Interpol’s Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre, said soc

Heightened geopolitical tensions could destabilize regional security and amplify crypto market volatility, impacting global financial systems. The post Jordan activates air raid sirens as Iranian missiles enter its airspace, crypto markets brace for volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bitcoin (BTC) price climbs to $63,000 as markets shrug off Iran airstrikes: Crypto Markets Today appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The crypto market bounced back from a mid-week lull on Thursday, with bitcoin BTC$62,627.85 rising by 1.2% since midnight UTC to $63,000 while ether (ETH) advanced 0.75% to $1,755. The move tracked U.S. stock market gains, as Nasdaq 100 index futures added 2.6% over the past 24 hours despite the escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran. U.S. Central Command said it hit 90 military targets in the latest round of airstrikes, which took place 24 hours after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire was over. Markets initially sold off at the time, but crypto remained resilient, rallying from oversold territory to extend a relatively hot streak since the turn of the month. Bitcoin is now 9% higher than June’s monthly close and a selection of altcoins has continued to outperform with lighter (LIT) and ether.fi (ETHFI) surging by around 35% ov

Escalating US-Iran tensions risk broader Middle East conflict, impacting global markets and complicating monetary policy amid rising oil prices. The post US military strikes 90 targets in Iran as crypto markets slide into risk-off mode appeared first on Crypto Briefing.