Month: May 2026

The surge in Gulf freight rates highlights the strategic vulnerability of global trade routes amid geopolitical tensions, prompting logistical shifts. The post Gulf freight rates soar as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Rising energy costs due to geopolitical tensions strain low-income households, influence inflation, and impact monetary policy and markets. The post US economy faces $45B hit from wartime energy prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Starmer’s potential resignation could destabilize Labour, prompting further cabinet exits and reshaping UK political dynamics. The post Keir Starmer considers resignation amid Labour Party crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially disrupting global oil supply and prompting military responses. The post Iran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz, impacting shipping traffic appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The CLARITY Act’s survival highlights the fragile nature of bipartisan cooperation and signals potential shifts in crypto regulation dynamics. The post CLARITY Act survives near-collapse after last-minute Senate compromise appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping global energy markets, increasing coal demand and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities. The post Iran conflict boosts coal demand as Strait of Hormuz remains closed: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The lapse in the US waiver on Russian oil sanctions could tighten global oil supply, potentially elevating inflation and delaying rate cuts. The post US Treasury allows sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil to lapse, raising global supply concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Blockchain tracking firm Arkham Intelligence has labeled a set of suspicious wallets as “THORChain Exploiter” addresses, with one Bitcoin-linked wallet holding close to 36.85 BTC — worth roughly $3 million — and a separate Ethereum wallet carrying around 216 ETH. The funds are sitting there, visible on-chain, linked to...

India’s stock market may face reduced passive inflows and investment as AI hardware demand boosts Taiwan and Korea, impacting global rankings. The post India’s stock market risks dropping out of top five as AI rallies boost Taiwan and Korea appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Ethena’s USDe surge on Solana highlights potential risks of network concentration and collateral strategy, impacting DeFi stability and investor confidence. The post Ethena’s USDe supply on Solana rises by over $450M in 4 days appeared first on Crypto Briefing....