US DOJ probes Iran’s use of Binance for sanctions evasion, reopening old wounds for the exchange

Japan's renewed oil imports highlight shifting global energy dynamics, while Iran's crypto tolls could reshape sanctions and crypto regulations. The post Japan set to receive first Persian Gulf oil shipment since Iran war began appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's jurisdiction claim in the Strait of Hormuz may escalate regional tensions, impacting global oil trade and maritime security dynamics. The post Iran asserts control over UAE, Oman waters in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US president said he doesn’t ‘want to do anything to get in the way’ of tech firms competing with China House Republicans canceled a scheduled Thursday vote on a war powers resolution aimed at ending the US war with Iran, a measure that likely would have advanced had the vote been held. Donald Trump has announced he will deploy an “additional” 5,000 US troops to Poland, just days after the Pentagon controversially halted a long-planned deployment of forces to the country – the largest on Nato’s eastern flank. Nato’s secretary general Mark Rutte struck somewhat more cautious note, saying the bloc’s trajectory was one that was prioritising a stronger Europe, “less reliant on the US”. On Thursday, the US president admitted that he might skip Donald Trump Jr’s wedding, reportedly taking place in the Bahamas over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, citing that he has “this thing called Iran”. US arms sales to Taiwan have been “paused” to ensure the US military has enough munitions for it

The Wall Street Journal published a report on May 22 alleging that a covert payments network linked to Iran moved approximately $850 million through Binance — the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange — with activity continuing as recently as December 2025, as a military confrontation between the US and Iran escalated. Binance CEO Richard Teng rejected […]

Heightened US-Iran tensions could disrupt global oil markets and alter geopolitical dynamics, impacting international economic stability. The post Trump weighs military options against Iran amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Increased ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz may signal temporary regional stability, impacting market expectations and geopolitical dynamics. The post Iran approves transit of 35 ships through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The conflict-induced inflation and market volatility challenge G7's economic stability, complicating central banks' policy decisions. The post G7 debt market faces volatility as Iran war drives oil past $100 and reshapes inflation outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.