Iran’s IRGC warns of $200 oil as three more ships burn in the Persian Gulf. Bitcoin holds near $70K amid Extreme Fear while ASEAN faces severe energy crisis.

XRP price steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger Band squeeze indicates potential breakout before CPI data release. Analysts cite key support and resistance levels to watch.

Filipino sailors remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid warlike conditions. The Department of Migrant Workers coordinates with the Joint Manning Group to ensure seafarer protection.

SEC and CFTC agree to combined crypto oversight via Project Crypto, ending years of rivalry. What the harmonization means for US digital asset regulation.

Ben McKenzie’s documentary ‘Everyone Is Lying to You for Money’ features Senator Warren and former regulators, presenting institutional criticism of crypto risks.

Keir Starmer has accused Kemi Badenoch of a U-turn on UK positioning regarding potential military involvement in Iran, escalating the political exchange between the two party leaders.

IEA announces oil reserve release to ease supply concerns. Analysts from J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs weigh market impact on Brent crude prices.

Axi launches spot cryptocurrency trading for retail clients, expanding its forex platform with transparent, secure crypto execution.

eToro February 2026 data shows equity trading growth outpacing crypto activity, with AUA rising and funded accounts expanding, per flow data.

Data shows US Solana ETFs received $540M in Q4 inflows as Wall Street increased exposure, marking a notable shift in institutional crypto allocation.

The Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board holds hearing on xAI’s gas turbine permit for the Colossus 2 data center in Southaven, with environmental justice advocates raising Clean Air Act concerns.

Export Development Canada issued a C$100M tokenized bond in Project Samara pilot, marking first successful test of blockchain settlement infrastructure by Canada’s central bank and major banks.

The U.S. House voted 212-219 to reject the Iran war powers resolution, blocking effort to limit Trump’s military authority.

Mercado Libre has renewed its partnership with Williams Racing as the F1 team partner. The renewal confirms the company’s continued F1 sponsorship strategy.

Think tanks warn of geopolitical vacuum risks as US lawmakers criticize absence of clear conflict resolution planning for Ukraine and Gaza.

MEXC expands tokenized stock offering with 17 new Ondo Finance pairs, giving 40 million users access to U.S. equities on-chain.

Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness LP reveals $5.5B positions in Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI infrastructure, per SEC filing. The fund holds Core Scientific, Riot Platforms, and power firms backing AI data centers.

Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm is raising a $2 billion fifth fund, its first since 2022, as crypto VC fundraising contracts across the sector.

Bitcoin trades near $68K amid Middle East tensions, data shows mixed safe-haven performance vs gold since Feb 27.

A satirical website calling for Barron Trump to be drafted into the Iran conflict has gone viral following US military strikes.

Data shows U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.4 billion in inflows over five days while BTC price remained largely flat. Analysts cite institutional hedging and positioning as key factors.

The US government’s Bitcoin strategic reserve faces uncertainty as the CLARITY Act reaches a stalemate, with the Trump administration exploring executive alternatives amid ongoing regulatory challenges.

TCS Blockchain integrates PayPal USD to settle freight invoices on-chain, targeting up to 90% cost reduction for carriers in the $3T trucking sector.

US gas prices have surged following Trump’s Iran military action. AAA reports an 11-cent per gallon increase, adding to inflation concerns for consumers.

Oil prices jump as US-Iran conflict threatens Strait of Hormuz chokepoint. JPMorgan and Moody’s warn of inflationary pressure and Fed policy implications.

JPMorgan analysts cite a mid‑2026 passage window for the CLARITY Act, outlining SEC vs CFTC roles and stablecoin rules that could shape flows and rollout.

Fold $66 million debt, Bitcoin-backed convertible notes, BTC collateral: analysis of verification and how repayment or overhang affects liquidity, dilution.

ICX to SODA migration advances after governance approval, with CEX support and one-way swap; fixed SODA supply ends ICX emissions as rewards shift to fees.

Committee timeline and policy options shape the CLARITY Act markup, stablecoin rewards and yield, SEC vs CFTC jurisdiction, affecting banks and crypto firms.

ProCap added 450 BTC to 5,457; share buybacks aim to narrow its NAV discount, data show, per update. ProCap Financial, Bitcoin holdings, NAV discount.

USDCx on Cardano launches via Circle xReserve, delivering 1:1 USDC liquidity to DeFi and tighter DEX spreads; IOG waives deposit fees as Liqwid, Minswap join.

Altcoins outperform Bitcoin as rotation accelerates; data shows Altcoin Season Index uptick and easing BTC dominance, with DOT and NEAR leading weekly gains.

Israel strikes Iranian police station, international humanitarian law (IHL), proportionality and distinction frame legality; OHCHR and NGOs cite civilian risk.

Stocks fell as oil and dollar rose after Mideast strikes; covers gold as a safe haven, defense and aerospace stocks, oil prices amid Middle East conflict.

UK terror threat level is under review after Iran strikes, with MI5 advising the Home Office on risks from Iranian proxies, the defence secretary said.

NYDIG says Bitcoin reflects easier monetary policy, global liquidity, real yields: AI adoption may steer central banks; watch DXY, balance sheets, rate odds.

FIFA, Infantino and Amnesty set out stances as Qatar World Cup human rights, migrant workers, sportswashing drive scrutiny of reforms and legacy post-2022.

GAS airdrop payment information, airdrop eligibility snapshot, claim airdrop without gas fee — Official links and contracts set Week 4 timing, gasless claims.

Explains the Truth Social spin-off, DJT stock, bitcoin reserves as TMTG weighs a spin-out; SEC review, valuation risks and conflicts for DJT shareholders.

Analysts cite Iran Supreme Leader succession, IRGC power dynamics, Assembly of Experts as shaping power-vacuum risks and diplomacy after Khamenei’s death.

Explains how Polymarket war betting drew CFTC focus under 17 CFR 40.11, with on-chain evidence and platform rules flagging insider-trading and integrity risks.

Report traces U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, retaliatory strikes, UN Charter: timeline, targets, legal claims, and UN/E3 reactions amid escalation risks.

U.S.-Israel attacked Iran as Trump urged Iranians to ‘seize control of your destiny.’ Analysts cite macro risk; Trump regime change Iran context guides coverage.

U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, regional escalation feature in a verified timeline; analysts cite macro risk as governments respond.

Saudi and Israeli lobbying, Trump decision to attack Iran, U.S.-Israel attack on Iran – analyzed with sourcing levels, war powers context, and risk assessments.

White House Situation Room photos, Trump Iran strikes, War Powers Resolution: Images of Trump and Vance at WH and Mar-a-Lago spur oversight, intel scrutiny.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei death, Donald Trump says Khamenei is dead, U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran prompt disputed reports; Iran denies, Israel cites signs.