US official says it remains committed to resolution with Iran, technical discussions ongoing

The post Polymarket: Hormuz traffic normal-by-July odds plunge to 4.5% on strikes appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ted Hisokawa Jul 10, 2026 00:03 US strikes were reported on Bushehr, Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, and Jask, with at least one death in Iranshahr and widespread power outages in Chabahar. Polymarket: Hormuz traffic normal-by-July odds plunge to 4.5% on strikes Polymarket Reprices “Strait of Hormuz Traffic Normal by July 31?” After New Strike Headlines On Polymarket, traders are now pricing “Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by July 31?” at 4.5% Yes (95.5% No) after a steep drop from 42.0% Yes. The move follows fresh conflict headlines and highlights how quickly the contract’s implied probability and liquidity ($13.7M volume) have repriced. Key Takeaways Polymarket’s leading view is No at 95.5% (Yes 4.5%) on traffic returning to normal by July 31. After the latest catalyst, the market’s Yes price collapsed from 42.0% to 4.5%, signaling a sharp downg

The post GENIUS Act Establishes First U.S. Stablecoin Framework appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Darius Baruo Jul 09, 2026 20:38 The GENIUS Act marks a regulatory milestone for U.S. payment stablecoins, setting reserve, redemption, and licensing standards. The GENIUS Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 18, 2025, has created the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins in the United States. Effective by January 2027 or sooner, the legislation tackles reserve requirements, licensing, and consumer protections, addressing a long-standing regulatory void in the crypto space. What the GENIUS Act Covers The law applies exclusively to “payment stablecoins”—digital assets pegged to fiat currencies, redeemable on demand, and intended for use as a means of payment. Notably, algorithmic stablecoins and asset-referenced tokens fall outside its scope. Issuers must adhere to stringent requirements, including: Reserves: One-to-on

Record insider buying in the tech sector suggests executives anticipate future growth, potentially signaling market stabilization or acceleration. The post US technology sector ETF sees record insider buying as 28 executives purchase stock appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US strike on Iran's railway bridge highlights vulnerabilities in global trade routes, potentially impacting geopolitical stability and crypto markets. The post US strike on Iranian railway bridge puts global trade corridors and crypto risk sentiment in focus appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Gold recovers above $4,100 as traders assess US-Iran conflict appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold price (XAU/USD) rebounds to around $4,120 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal edges higher as traders weigh a resumption of war in the Middle East. The White House signaled that it is still committed to the memorandum of understanding with Iran, even though US President Donald Trump’s declared earlier this week that the framework deal to end the Iran war was “over” after Tehran carried out strikes against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and against neighboring countries. However, uncertainty remains high as Trump said that strikes would “get much worse” if Tehran again attacked ships in the strait. On Thursday, the Islamic Republic targeted US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Jordan intercepted eight Iran-launched missiles, according to Axios. Escalating tensions between the US and Iran could drive crude oil prices higher, stoking inflation fears

Rising US-Iran tensions could destabilize global markets, prompting shifts to safe assets and impacting energy prices and inflation expectations. The post Israel warns US of Iranian assassination plot against Trump, rattling crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bullish amid respected higher-high structure appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The British Pound advances some 0.50% against the Japanese Yen on Thursday, as risk appetite improves after US President Donald Trump said that Iran had reached out and that it wants to make a deal badly. At the time of writing, GBP/JPY trades at 217.76, near year-to-date (YTD) highs. GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Technical outlook The GBP/JPY has reached 18-year highs, last seen in February 2008, opening the door to challenging the January 2008 monthly peak levels. Price action shows the market is respecting a series of higher highs and higher lows, an indication of further upside. Momentum favours buyers, as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is bullish and about to enter overbought territory, indicating further upside. The first resistance for GBP/JPY is 218.00. Once cleared, it opens the door to challenge key psychological levels like 219.00, 220.00 and the January 2008 high

The post Polymarket keeps Iran regime-fall odds at 2.45% as ceasefire rift flares appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Jessie A Ellis Jul 09, 2026 10:03 At a NATO summit in Turkiye, a report says President Trump called the US–Iran ceasefire MOU “over,” after US strikes followed a promised pause tied to Ali Khamenei’s funeral. Polymarket keeps Iran regime-fall odds at 2.45% as ceasefire rift flares Polymarket Holds “No” Near 98% After US–Iran Ceasefire MoU Headlines Polymarket traders are pricing a very low chance that Iran’s regime falls by Sept. 30, with “No” leading at 97.55% on about $278,895 in volume. The latest catalyst in headlines is a new flare-up in US–Iran ceasefire messaging, and the market reaction is best read through the contract’s binary settlement and the still-flat short-term odds. Key Takeaways Polymarket implies “No” at 97.55% (Yes 2.45%) on whether the Iranian regime falls by Sept. 30. After the ceasefire MoU headline, pricing still reflects stron