Iran’s move to impose fees on the Strait of Hormuz could reshape global shipping routes, impacting energy markets and regional stability. The post Iran to impose Strait of Hormuz fees amid US-Iran naval blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Buyers defended a higher low and pushed XRP toward near-term resistance, though the move still needs a clean break above $1.10 to confirm momentum....

eToro led a $12.5M round in Extended as it links Zengo with onchain perps and expands self-custody trading access....

This collaboration highlights the growing trend of AI customization over scaling, potentially reshaping efficiency in financial analysis. The post Thinking Machines partners with Bridgewater to build AI model that cuts errors by nearly 30% appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

EU’s stringent data protection rules may hinder AI innovation, creating opportunities for privacy-preserving tech to gain a competitive edge. The post Governance AI study finds EU data protection rules delay 11% of LLM releases appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The incident exacerbates geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing diplomatic efforts and influencing global market volatility. The post Israeli jets enter Iranian airspace mid-diplomacy, rattling markets already on edge appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Bearish traders lost $281 million in liquidations over 24 hours, nearly double the longs, as bitcoin pushed to its strongest level in two weeks. Ether is up almost 10% on the week and solana nearly 19% while a rebound in tech stocks eased the pressure from the AI trade....

For readers tracking where the market is actually changing, this is the part that matters. Ripple Joins Open USD Stablecoin Consortium Backed by Visa and Mastercard gives Bitcoinist readers a clean angle on Ripple at a point where the market is trying to separate durable signals from short-lived noise....

CFTC Chair Michael Selig criticized Illinois’ 0.2% crypto tax, saying it could hurt innovation as federal rule talks continue....

Crypto’s integration into global football, highlighted by FIFA’s new sponsorship, signals a shift in sports financing and fan engagement. The post Algeria’s World Cup exit spotlights crypto’s deepening grip on global football appeared first on Crypto Briefing....