- Epstein files: Howard Lutnick volunteers to testify to House committee
Commerce Secretary Lutnick "has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" before the House Oversight Committee, said Chairman James Comer, R-Ky.
- UK to deploy a warship and counter-drone helicopters to Cyprus
France announces it is also sending air and naval assets to the Mediterranean and Middle East
- UK to deploy a warship and counter-drone helicopters to Cyprus
France announces it is also sending air and naval assets to the Mediterranean and Middle East
- Why stocks moved off their worst levels — plus, a step forward in Honeywell's split
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
- Stocks and bonds tumble as widening Middle East war rattles markets
Oil briefly hit $85 a barrel as Iraqi production shuts down because so few tankers risk journey through Strait of Hormuz
- Stocks and bonds tumble as widening Middle East war rattles markets
Oil briefly hit $85 a barrel as Iraqi production shuts down because so few tankers risk journey through Strait of Hormuz
- Tillis calls Noem's leadership a 'disaster' in fiery Senate hearing
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee after coming under fire for her leadership during a nationwide immigration sweep.
- Trump administration offers shifting narrative for U.S. war in Iran as Democrats pounce
Trump said when the invasion began his objective was to "defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group."
- UAE projects normal life as missiles shake haven reputation
Officials urge residents to return to normal but holidaymakers are cancelling
- UAE projects normal life as missiles shake haven reputation
Officials urge residents to return to normal but holidaymakers are cancelling
- US Dollar Index nears 3-month high: Is this good or bad for Bitcoin?
US Dollar Index strength, fear that BTC miners may liquidate their reserves and Bitcoin’s performance compared to stocks raise concerns among investors.
- Why Bermuda is testing a fully onchain economy instead of crypto mandates
Bermuda’s onchain economy plan prioritizes pilots, stablecoins and regulation over forced crypto adoption. Here’s why testing comes first.
- Bitcoin dives 3% on global asset rout as $5K gold 'smashed' on oil fears
Bitcoin bulls gave up their latest mission to reclaim $70,000 as Iran escalation sparked oil supply fears that gripped stocks and gold.
- Strive strategist says AI deflation could push Bitcoin to $11M by 2036
Strive’s Joe Burnett argues AI-driven deflation may force looser policy, pushing Bitcoin toward $11 million a coin by 2036 and a $230 trillion market cap.
- Aave Chan Initiative to exit Aave DAO after governance clash over funding
The move follows a 52.58% Snapshot vote on a $42.5 million funding package for Aave Labs, now headed to the ARFC stage before any binding onchain decision.
- Bitcoin price chart ‘death cross’ is back, reviving late-cycle fears
BTC price has slid about 35% on average over a month after similar trend line crossovers, keeping downside risk in focus for traders.
- Riot reports record $647M revenue in 2025 as other Bitcoin miners struggle
Riot Platforms posted record 2025 revenue of $647 million, driven by $576 million in Bitcoin mining revenue, while holding 18,005 BTC worth $1.6 billion.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $458M in inflows as Mideast conflict widens
US spot Bitcoin funds saw strong inflows and increasing volumes on Monday as institutional demand held up in spite of increasing Middle East tensions and broader market uncertainty.
- Bank of Japan testing blockchain settlement for bank deposits in new sandbox
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said the experiments will examine links between blockchain systems and Japan’s existing settlement infrastructure.
- Bitcoin is forming a bottom as the 4-year cycle ends: VanEck CEO
Jan van Eck suggested that analysts have been overcomplicating recent Bitcoin price action, arguing that the four-year cycle has been the main driver holding prices down.
- US midterm primary season kicks off in shadow of Iran war
Primaries will determine party candidates in November race to control Congress, give early window into voter sentiment.
- US will provide insurance for ships in Gulf amid Iranian attacks: Trump
US Navy 'will begin escorting' oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, if necessary, Trump says.
- UK, France send warships, air defence assets to Cyprus after drone attack
The development comes after an Iranian-made drone crashed into the UK's military base in Cyprus.
- Flames, smoke rise from US Consulate in Dubai after suspected attack
Flames and black smoke were seen rising from the US Consulate in Dubai after a suspected attack.
- Iran mourns 165 girls, staff killed in US-Israel strike on Minab school
Thousands gathered in Minab, Iran, for a mass funeral of 165 schoolgirls and staff killed in a US-Israeli airstrike.
- Ukraine offers defence swap help to Gulf states
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Gulf states a ‘swap’ deal to enhance defence capabilities.
- UK allows US to use British bases for ‘defensive strikes’ on Iran
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has allowed the US to use British bases for so-called “defensive strikes” targeting Iran.
- Trump says Iran navy, air force destroyed, Germany ‘helping out’
Trump contradicts Rubio by saying US attacked Iran because 'he had a feeling' Tehran would attack Washington first.
- No quick victory leaves Trump scrambling to define success in Iran
Trump faces challenges as Iran resists negotiations after military escalation and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing.
- Why is Iran striking Gulf Arab countries so hard?
Iran has been striking more than military targets across the Gulf region, hitting oil and gas facilities.