US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges G7 to uphold sanctions against Iran

Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global shipping routes, impacting oil markets and international trade stability. The post Iran warns US as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Increased military tensions could destabilize regional security, hinder diplomatic efforts, and impact global markets and alliances. The post Trump discusses resuming combat operations against Iran with security team appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A hacker drained approximately $11.58 million in assets from the Verus-Ethereum Bridge in a single transaction on May 17, 2026 — targeting a cross-chain infrastructure project that had explicitly marketed itself as immune to the kind of smart contract exploit that just gutted it. Related Reading: Iran Launches Bitcoin Payment Platform For Strait Of Hormuz […]

Iran's crypto toll system in the Strait of Hormuz could reshape global trade dynamics, challenge sanctions, and influence crypto regulations. The post Iran explores bitcoin insurance market in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran has reportedly explored an insurance-based system for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, while unverified claims about Bitcoin-linked payments have added fresh uncertainty around how the wartime transit regime could operate. According to Iran’s state-linked Fars News Agency, the…

Global economic growth may slow, inflation could rise, and investor confidence might waver due to heightened energy and shipping instability. The post US-Israeli war with Iran costs global companies $25B as shipping and energy chaos spreads appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Screenshots of a website called “Hormuz Safe” have been circulating on social media, which offers “digital insurance” for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has launched a new maritime insurance platform for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, with payments settled in Bitcoin, according to a report from Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency. The project places Bitcoin inside one of the world’s most politically sensitive shipping corridors, where energy flows, sanctions pressure and maritime risk have become […]