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Iran's Foreign Ministry confirms that indirect communications between Tehran and Washington, facilitated by mediators, are ongoing despite stalled public negotiations over the nuclear deal. This indicates diplomatic efforts to revive the JCPOA have not ceased.
Read MoreIran's Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei formally responded to Lebanon's Hezbollah, stating support for the group is now a strategic policy. He demanded Israel fully end military operations in Lebanon as a key condition for negotiations with the US, praising Hezbollah as a symbol of resistance.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals Hyperliquid generated $537,400 in fee revenue in the past 24 hours, leading to the burn of 7,530 HYPE tokens worth approximately $444,690. The platform's cumulative burn has now reached 47.28 million HYPE (worth ~$2.79B), accounting for 4.73% of its max supply, significantly accelerating its deflationary trajectory.
Read MoreU.S. Central Command chief Gen. Kenneth McKenzie recommended halting airstrikes around the Strait of Hormuz, citing maximized military impact. This assessment directly influenced the recent decision to pause strikes against Iranian-linked targets, signaling a strategic reassessment of the volatile waterway.
Read MoreCME is set to launch single stock futures, covering over 50 major US companies. The cash-settled contracts offer two sizes and near-24/5 trading, providing a streamlined leveraged alternative to options for hedging or speculation.
Read MoreGulf states have issued a record $112 billion in bonds so far in 2024, more than triple the pace since 2022. Proceeds are funding ports, pipelines, and roads to create trade routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, reducing geopolitical risk. Strong investor demand was seen in Kuwait's recent $6 billion offering.
Read MoreThe U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. states that negotiations with Iran continue at multiple levels, despite internal political divisions within Tehran, indicating ongoing diplomatic engagement.
Read MoreThe on-chain trading aggregator Decibel within the Aptos ecosystem has surpassed $5 billion in cumulative trading volume, as officially announced. All transactions are verifiable on-chain, highlighting significant growth in user adoption and liquidity on the Aptos network.
Read MorePM Netanyahu outlines goals for his US visit, stating Iran's nuclear program must end for conflict resolution. He aims to discuss strategic vision with Trump, not share intelligence, and supports limiting Saudi Arabia to civilian nuclear programs. This meeting is key for Middle East security dynamics.
Read MoreThe US has paused its military strikes against Iran, according to CBS News sources. This development coincides with high-level diplomatic talks, as Omani officials traveled to Tehran on Friday, signaling a potential de-escalation through dialogue.
Read MoreIran has communicated to the US that it is prepared to halt military actions if the US does the same, according to a source. However, Tehran remains deeply skeptical of Washington's intentions, viewing the potential ceasefire as a tactical move rather than a genuine gesture of peace, and maintains its principle of responding proportionally to attacks.
Read MoreLido has successfully corrected a stETH rebase calculation discrepancy from yesterday, with missing ETH rewards restored. User funds were never at risk. A potential edge case involving a pending validator is under investigation, with a full report coming soon.
Read MoreBetting odds predicting a U.S. ban on open-source AI models by 2026 have plummeted from over 60% to around 19%. The sharp reversal follows public endorsements of open-source AI development from several tech and AI company CEOs, highlighting a growing rift with labs advocating for stricter controls over advanced AI systems.
Read MoreThe U.S. CFTC has warned prediction market companies that their event contracts often exceed regulatory boundaries. The agency now requires more detailed information for item-by-item contract evaluation, tightening compliance oversight to prevent rule misuse.
Read MoreBinance CEO CZ responded to recent shutdown rumors surrounding multiple centralized exchanges, calling the situation "brutal" and expressing hope it signals a market bottom. His remarks highlight industry concerns about exchange sustainability and crypto market cycles.
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