Bitcoin and Ethereum see $90.5M leveraged long amid US-Iran tensions
Geopolitical tensions heighten market volatility, yet Bitcoin and Ethereum’s resilience suggests potential for growth amid global uncertainties. The post Bitcoin and Ethereum see $90.5M leveraged long amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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UAE resumes normal air traffic, easing regional tensions
The resumption of UAE air traffic may signal improved regional stability, yet ongoing military tensions continue to pose significant risks. The post UAE resumes normal air traffic, easing regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Israel intercepts shell amid ongoing Lebanon conflict with Hezbollah
The ongoing conflict and interception suggest a prolonged military engagement, reducing the likelihood of Israel’s withdrawal by mid-2026. The post Israel intercepts shell amid ongoing Lebanon conflict with Hezbollah appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Brazil Tightens Grip On Crypto As Central Bank Blocks Cross-Border Settlement Use
About 90% of crypto flows in Brazil are tied to stablecoins — and that figure appears to have been the breaking point for regulators. A Rule With A Narrow But Significant Reach Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) issued Resolution BCB No. 561 on Thursday, barring virtual assets from being...
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Tether posts $1.04B profit and record $8.23B reserve buffer in Q1 2026
Tether posted $1.04 billion in Q1 2026 net profit and a record Tether profit reserve buffer of $8.23 billion, backed primarily by $141 billion in US Treasuries, in a quarterly attestation published May 1 by accounting firm BDO, its most…...
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Russia warns US against Iran ground operation amid tensions
Russia’s warning may deter U.S. military action in Iran, highlighting increased geopolitical risks and influencing global diplomatic dynamics. The post Russia warns US against Iran ground operation amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Centcom to brief Trump on new Iran military strategy amid tensions
The briefing could heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations, while influencing military and nuclear policies. The post Centcom to brief Trump on new Iran military strategy amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Iran’s leadership vacuum stabilizes regime under IRGC control
The IRGC’s control in Iran suggests increased regime stability, reducing prospects for democratic change and impacting regional dynamics. The post Iran’s leadership vacuum stabilizes regime under IRGC control appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Trump retirement order opens 401(k) plans to crypto and alternative assets for the first time
President Trump signed an executive order on April 30 directing the Labor Department to allow Trump retirement account access to cryptocurrency, private equity, and other alternative assets inside US 401(k) plans, targeting the roughly $12.5 trillion defined-contribution market that has…...
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Trump rejects Iran proposal, Strait of Hormuz blockade remains
The continued blockade exacerbates geopolitical tensions, impacting economic stability and reducing market confidence in a near-term resolution. The post Trump rejects Iran proposal, Strait of Hormuz blockade remains appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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