Trump’s plan to deploy 20,000 peacekeeping troops to Gaza could reshape Middle East risk calculus for markets

The post British Pound gains traction above 1.3400 as markets bet on BoE rate hikes appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The GBP/USD pair gathers strength to around 1.3430 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The British Pound (GBP) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) on the UK government leadership transition and growing expectations of further Bank of England (BoE) interest rate hikes. Andy Burnham’s path to becoming the next UK prime minister looks certain after a vast majority of Labour MPs formally nominated him to be the next party leader. Bloomberg reported on Thursday that 322 of 403 Labour members of Parliament voted for Burnham at the end of the first day of the party’s leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer. Burnham is expected to formally become Prime Minister on July 20. Traders increased bets on BoE interest rate hikes amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Markets are now fully pricing in a 25 basis points (bps) BoE rate hike by year-end, most li

The post Polymarket odds slide to 61.5% on Hormuz traffic normalizing by Dec. 31 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Jessie A Ellis Jul 09, 2026 22:03 Washington said it will lift Syria’s “state sponsor of terrorism” label in 45 days unless Congress blocks it, after Trump met President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a NATO summit in Turkey. Polymarket odds slide to 61.5% on Hormuz traffic normalizing by Dec. 31 Polymarket Reprices “Strait of Hormuz Traffic Normal by Dec. 31” After Syria Terror-List Headline On Polymarket, the contract “Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by December 31?” now implies 61.5% for Yes on $4,710,886 in volume, after a sharp drop from 85.5%. The repricing follows a separate geopolitical headline, and the move highlights how quickly prediction markets can de-risk expectations versus slower narrative drift. Key Takeaways Polymarket currently prices “Yes” at 61.5% (No 38.5%) that Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by Dec. 31. Traders cut th

Heightened cross-strait tensions could destabilize global markets, impacting technology supply chains and increasing geopolitical uncertainties. The post Taiwan’s radar system tracks PLA ballistic missile launch, raising fresh geopolitical risks for markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post White House Defends Trump as CFTC Vacancies Stall Crypto Bill appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The White House defended President Donald Trump’s regulatory appointments as Senate disputes over agency vacancies threaten progress. Lawmakers continue debating the stalled crypto market structure bill and the role of federal regulators.  Officials sent a letter to congressional leaders to challenge claims about Trump’s nomination strategy. They argued that Democrats blocked several civilian nominees while Trump still selected some bipartisan candidates. Additionally, the administration said it sought Democratic recommendations for Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission roles. However, officials said they received no responses from Democratic leaders. Consequently, the White House blamed the ongoing vacancies on political disagreements rather than executive delays. 🚨NEW: The White House is pushing back on Senate Democrats’ claims that the Tr

The US strike on Iran's railway bridge highlights vulnerabilities in global trade routes, potentially impacting geopolitical stability and crypto markets. The post US strike on Iranian railway bridge puts global trade corridors and crypto risk sentiment in focus appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Gold recovers above $4,100 as traders assess US-Iran conflict appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold price (XAU/USD) rebounds to around $4,120 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal edges higher as traders weigh a resumption of war in the Middle East. The White House signaled that it is still committed to the memorandum of understanding with Iran, even though US President Donald Trump’s declared earlier this week that the framework deal to end the Iran war was “over” after Tehran carried out strikes against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and against neighboring countries. However, uncertainty remains high as Trump said that strikes would “get much worse” if Tehran again attacked ships in the strait. On Thursday, the Islamic Republic targeted US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Jordan intercepted eight Iran-launched missiles, according to Axios. Escalating tensions between the US and Iran could drive crude oil prices higher, stoking inflation fears

Rising US-Iran tensions could destabilize global markets, prompting shifts to safe assets and impacting energy prices and inflation expectations. The post Israel warns US of Iranian assassination plot against Trump, rattling crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Real-time data could enhance Fed's responsiveness, potentially stabilizing markets and influencing global economic strategies. The post The Fed wants real-time economic data, and it’s asking Walmart’s former CEO to help get it appeared first on Crypto Briefing.