Senators Demand Scrutiny Over Trump’s Crypto Assets and Security Risks

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The post Trump Ends Iran Ceasefire as Oil Surges and Bitcoin Rises appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Trump’s decision to continue diplomacy with Iran despite ending the U.S. ceasefire sparked fresh uncertainty across global financial markets. Investors quickly reacted as geopolitical tensions intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies.  Oil prices climbed sharply following the announcement, while Bitcoin extended its recent gains. Although Washington left the door open for negotiations through regional mediators, traders shifted their focus toward the growing risks surrounding energy markets and broader economic stability. Trump Ends Ceasefire While Keeping Talks Alive President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the U.S. ceasefire with Iran had officially ended. However, his administration agreed to continue diplomatic discussions through Qatari mediators in Tehran. The ceasefire had remained in effect since June 17, but recent milita

Trump's directive risks escalating US-Iran tensions, potentially destabilizing global markets and inviting regulatory scrutiny on prediction platforms. The post Trump orders massive military response against Iran if assassinated appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Geopolitical tensions highlight crypto's vulnerability to global events, underscoring the need for investors to monitor macroeconomic risks closely. The post Trump declares Iran ceasefire over, warns of retaliation as Bitcoin slides more than 3% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Senate Democrats Call for Hearings into Trump’s Ties to Crypto Amid CLARITY Act Discussions appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Five Democratic senators have called for committee hearings “to investigate the national security implications of President Trump’s cryptocurrency holdings” as the chamber considers digital asset market structure legislation. In a Friday notice, the Democratic ranking members of five US Senate committees and subcommittees asked lawmakers to address President Donald Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure, in which he reported earning about $1.4 billion connected to crypto ventures like his memecoin and family’s World Liberty Financial platform. The lawmakers said that the reports “heighten concerns about the President pushing Congress to pass crypto legislation in favor of the very industry he’s cashing in on,” referring to the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, on which the Senate is expected to vote on this month. “We call on our respective Comm

Five senators called for committee hearings to investigate US President Donald Trump’s policies potentially being influenced by crypto funding from United Arab Emirates-linked and other entities.

The post Gold price slips as Trump says Iran ceasefire is over appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) price retreats on Friday during the North American session, pressured by US President Donald Trump’s comments allowing the resumption of US-Iran talks, but reiterating that the ceasefire is “over.” The XAU/USD pair trades at around $4,103, down 0.48%. XAU/USD falls as renewed war risks lift yields and Dollar The yellow metal seems poised to end the week down 0.51%, driven by the escalation of the conflict. The Greenback erased its earlier losses, as the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the buck’s value against six currencies, holds firm at 100.94, unchanged. In his Truth Social account, President Trump posted, “The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP.” After

The post Democrats Call for Senate Hearings on Trump’s Massive Crypto Profits appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In brief Senate Democrats called for hearings into President Trump’s crypto holdings after disclosures showed over $1.2 billion in crypto-related income. The lawmakers cited potential conflicts of interest, foreign influence, and Trump’s role in shaping crypto policy. The push comes as the Clarity Act remains stalled over ethics provisions targeting Trump’s crypto ventures. Democratic senators are calling for congressional hearings into President Donald Trump’s crypto holdings after new financial disclosures revealed they generated over $1.2 billion in income for him last year. Five Senate Democrats—Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Gary Peters (D-MI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Ron Wyden (D-OR)—said the disclosures raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, foreign influence, and Trump’s role in shaping crypto policy while profiting off the indu