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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Iran executes dozens, arrests 4,000+ amid crackdown after US-Israel strikes
Iran’s crackdown may signal rising internal pressure, potentially impacting leadership dynamics and increasing long-term instability risks. The post Iran executes dozens, arrests 4,000+ amid crackdown after US-Israel strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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IAEA investigates drone strike near Zaporizhzhia NPP, heightening regional tensions
The IAEA’s probe into the drone strike underscores persistent regional instability, diminishing prospects for a near-term Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. The post IAEA investigates drone strike near Zaporizhzhia NPP, heightening regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Jordi Visser: Stock market poised for double-digit returns, AI disruption driving revenue growth, and understanding S&P 500 benchmark arbitrage | The Pomp Podcast
AI-driven market cycles and semiconductor growth signal double-digit stock returns despite bubble concerns. The post Jordi Visser: Stock market poised for double-digit returns, AI disruption driving revenue growth, and understanding S&P 500 benchmark arbitrage | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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