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Bitcoin and the broader crypto economy slipped Saturday evening after President Donald Trump posted that the U.S. would obliterate Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours. After holding a steady range above $70,000, BTC broke lower and touched $68,241 per coin. Trump’s Iran Threat Jolts Crypto Markets— Bitcoin … Read more
Beijing-based historian Jiang Xueqin, whose geopolitical forecasts have gone viral and led to a string of high-profile interviews, most recently with Tucker Carlson, warned that a widening Middle East conflict could evolve into a prolonged global standoff with deep economic fallout. Professor States That the Iran Conflict Could Very Well Trigger Global Disruption as the … Read more
U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Friday as war-driven energy costs and shifting rate expectations forced investors to rethink risk. S&P 500 Hits 2025 Low U.S. equities extended their slide for a fourth straight week on Friday, with all major benchmarks finishing firmly in the red as geopolitical tension and inflation pressure converged. The Nasdaq Composite … Read more
Cash Dubai crude crossed $170 per barrel for the first time in history this week, delivering a clear signal that the physical oil market is under severe strain amid escalating Middle East disruptions. Physical Oil Tightness Sends Dubai Crude Into Uncharted Territory The price move did not come from paper trading or speculative futures. It … Read more
Veteran investor Doug Casey says the escalating Iran conflict poses a deeper political threat than financial turmoil, with far-reaching consequences for markets, oil, and global stability. Markets Face Deeper Risks From Geopolitics Than Economics, Casey Says Doug Casey, author of Crisis Investing, told The David Lin Report this week that the current geopolitical environment is … Read more
Brent crude climbed above $116 per barrel on Thursday as coordinated strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global supply expectations and intensified fears of a prolonged disruption. Crude Oil Prices Spike as Supply Shock Replaces Shipping Disruptions The global benchmark briefly touched $116 before easing slightly, capping a dramatic climb of more than 60% since … Read more
Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan calls for the development of robust cryptocurrency infrastructure to serve refugees and stateless individuals. Balaji Srinivasan, author of The Network State and former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Coinbase, issued a social media call to action regarding digital tools for displaced populations. He argues that the crypto industry must prioritize … Read more
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and allied nations are preparing to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to keep the world’s most critical oil chokepoint open as the Iran conflict threatens roughly 20% of global petroleum flows. Strait of Hormuz Flashpoint: Trump Calls for Warships as Iran Targets Shipping Trump’s … Read more
Global markets ended the week under pressure as an oil shock tied to escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz rattled equities worldwide, while precious metals held firm as investors sought refuge from renewed stagflation fears. Oil Shock Rattles Global Markets as Stocks Slide U.S. stocks closed lower Friday, extending a difficult stretch for equities … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump said oil companies “should” resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after U.S. forces said they destroyed Iranian mine-laying vessels, even as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for striking the Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree in the same waterway hours earlier. Iranian Strike on Mayuree Naree … Read more