Japan could formally confirm joint currency action with Washington on Monday, and one official told Reuters the operation is still ongoing, turning the announcement into a live market event. Bitcoin trades near $63,000, exposed to a bond market problem most crypto traders have not priced. The Bond Market Reason Behind the Cooperation The 2011 comparison
BeInCrypto•Luis Blanco2 Aug
Reuters says $676 million reached Binance from Shelbit, an unlicensed Dubai exchange tied to an Iranian sanctions network.
BeInCrypto•Lockridge Okoth2 Aug
The alleged sanctions-evasion scheme complicates U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, potentially reducing the likelihood of reaching a deal.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez1 Aug
Dubai-based Shelbit processed over $4 billion since May 2024 through a network tied to Iranian gambling sites, the central bank, and the IRGC, per Reuters.
The Block•Zack Abrams1 Aug
The investigation into Shelbit's operations could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and sanctions enforcement in the global crypto market.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Jul
India's stable rates may drive investors toward alternative assets, impacting traditional savings and potentially boosting crypto interest.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 JulInvestment firm Attestor is expected to acquire the remaining 49% stake in German leisure airline Condor from the German government by 30 September, giving it full ownership of the carrier, according to a Reuters source. Attestor has held an option to purchase the government’s stake since 2021, when it acquired a 51% share after helping […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jul
The European Union has placed Justin Sun-linked HTX among 18 crypto companies accused of helping Russian users evade financial sanctions. According to Reuters, the EU published the list on Friday after adopting its latest restrictions on Thursday, adding another regulatory…
Oil prices drop, affecting bonds and AI firms' cash flow. New all-time high for crude oil by September 30 at 9.2% YES.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez24 JulThe Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) opened on Monday, July 20, and will run until Friday, July 24. FIA is one of the world’s leading showcase opportunities for global aerospace and defence companies. This year, the Hampshire-based show has a record 1,600 exhibitors, and 288 aircraft orders have already been placed, according to Reuters. Key deals […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel23 Jul
Iran sent IRGC commanders and missile gear to Yemen's Houthis. Houthi military action against Israel by July 31 at 14% YES.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez23 Jul
Tesla claims FSD reduces major collisions by 7x based on 4.86 billion city miles of data, but Reuters and US senators challenge the methodology
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team23 Jul
Polymarket has announced a French court challenge five days after regulators ordered internet providers to block the platform over gambling-loss and market-manipulation concerns. Reuters reported on July 22 that the crypto-based prediction market intends to contest the National Gambling Authority’s…
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told Reuters that the FAA had increased resources allocated to the Boeing planes by 35% to 40% after coordinating with the plane maker to streamline priorities. He indicated that the MAX 7 is likely to be the first to pass final scrutiny before entering production, but the other two planes would follow shortly after.
On July 28 and 29, the Federal Reserve meets to set its next rate decision, and traders will try to price the outcome through bonds, currencies, crypto and contracts that settle directly on what the central bank announces. Reuters polled 104 economists on July 21 and found every one of them expected the Fed to […]
CryptoSlate•Gino Matos22 Jul
Meta's Content Seal watermarking tool for AI-generated images failed to detect over 55% of cropped images in Reuters testing, raising concerns
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team22 Jul
US and Iran may enter a 10-day ceasefire amid stalled talks. WTI Crude at 0.4% YES for $130 in July.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez20 Jul
Anthropic has proposed leasing up to $10 billion of computing power from Meta Platforms over two years as the AI developer prepares for a possible October IPO. According to Reuters, which cited The New York Times, Meta is reviewing the…
PayPal’s board has determined that a $53 billion takeover proposal from Stripe and Advent International undervalues the company while raising financing and regulatory concerns, even as discussions continue. Reuters reported that PayPal’s board believes the consortium’s $60.50-per-share offer does not…
The collapse of acquisition talks highlights the volatility and potential risks in crypto ventures linked to high-profile figures.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Jul