Crypto and stocks add to gains as Trump says Iran war could be over soon
It’s been a historic 24 hours for crude oil, which soared to $120 per barrel overnight on Iran worries, but has plunged back to just above $80.
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Bitcoin tumbles below $66,000 as oil prices explode nearly 20% higher
There was little sign over the weekend of any de-escalation in the war against Iran.
‘No deal with Iran’: Trump demands unconditional surrender, sending oil surging, bitcoin and stocks lower
The outlook for the Fed grew cloudier on Friday, as the employment market weakened appreciably even as inflation could be worsening.
U.S. unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate rose to 4.4%
Bitcoin remained under pressure even as the data likely puts back in play the chances of Fed rate cuts in the first half of 2026.
SEC, Justin Sun reach settlement over Tron lawsuit
Rainberry, a company affiliated with the Tron network, will pay a $10 million fine. Charges against Sun will be dismissed.
U.S. judge freezes BlockFills assets in dispute over 70 bitcoin with creditor Dominion Capital
A New York federal court barred the crypto trading firm from moving bitcoin tied to Dominion Capital, citing suspended withdrawals and insolvency concerns.
Trump urges passage of U.S. Clarity Act, attacks banks for ‘undercutting’ GENIUS
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the banking industry is trying to undermine the stablecoin bill he signed into law last year.
Ethereum Wallet MetaMask Will Likely Unveil Its Own Stablecoin this Week
The MetaMask stablecoin (mUSD) was already reported to be in the works thanks to a prematurely posted governance proposal that was quickly deleted last week.
Fed Leaves Rates Steady, Expects Weaker Growth, Sticky Inflation
Bitcoin price was little changed and traded just above $104,000 as policymakers expect stickier inflation and slower growth.
House Ag Committee Advances Market Structure Bill, Other Crypto Actions Pending
The market structure bill got an overhaul in two House committees at the same time while the Senate’s stablecoin bill is steaming toward a finish.