Iran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz, oil prices rise amid disruptions

Crypto majors fall as the U.S. strikes Iran, ending the ceasefire. Vanguard opens its doors. And a meme coin frenzy erupts on Robinhood chain.

Geopolitical tensions and a stronger dollar are undermining gold's safe-haven status, impacting market sentiment and economic stability. The post Gold falls to two-month low after US-Iran airstrikes near Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The incident heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and introducing cryptocurrency complexities in Gulf shipping. The post UAE condemns Iranian drone attack on Saudi oil tanker as oil prices spike and Bitcoin enters Gulf shipping dynamics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's shift away from regime change in Iran may reduce immediate diplomatic urgency, impacting market expectations and geopolitical strategies. The post Trump signals shift from regime change in Iran at NATO summit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Germany's call for de-escalation may signal a diplomatic shift, impacting US-Iran relations and market perceptions of a 2026 deal. The post Germany urges US, Iran to de-escalate amid 2026 Iran war ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Australian Dollar slips as Iran tensions rise before Fed minutes appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. AUD/USD falls to around 0.6920 on Wednesday at the time of writing, down 0.13% on the day after giving back its earlier gains. The Australian Dollar (AUD) comes under pressure as risk aversion intensifies after United States (US) President Donald Trump said that the memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed at establishing a ceasefire is now “over.” Trump also stated that he no longer wants to negotiate with Iran, while announcing trade measures against Spain and renewing his criticism of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). These remarks weighed on market sentiment and increased demand for safe-haven assets. S&P 500 futures are down more than 0.90%, while the US Dollar (USD) strengthens. Meanwhile, Oil prices advance as investors grow increasingly concerned about potential global supply disruptions. Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after US strikes targe

The post Gold retreats below $4,100 after US President Trump says Iran ceasefire is “over” appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) sees a sharp move lower on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire deal with Iran was “over” and said that dealing with Tehran is “a waste of time” while speaking at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,055, retracing most of the gains recorded in the previous week. The US President’s remarks came after renewed fighting between the United States and Iran overnight, following attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The latest escalation represents the most significant breach of the interim US-Iran agreement since it took effect on June 17, lifting the US Dollar (USD) and Crude Oil prices while dampening demand for the yellow metal. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil is trading around $73.50 per barrel, up more than 7% so far this week. The rebou

The intensified crackdown by the IRGC may destabilize Iran further, increasing the potential for regime change and impacting regional dynamics. The post Iranian protests: IRGC crackdown intensifies as regime change speculation grows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.