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Roma pushes to sign Crysencio Summerville amid Manchester United competition – CoinDesk
AS Roma has entered the race to sign Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United, joining a crowded field of suitors that includes Manchester United, PSG, Chelsea, and Fulham. The 24-year-old Dutch winger has become one of the most in-demand players of the summer transfer window, and his club’s recent relegation… Listen ⇢
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Trump announces 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz cargo, sending oil prices surging – CoinDesk
President Donald Trump just turned the world’s most critical oil chokepoint into a toll road. The president announced a naval blockade against Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, paired with a 20% toll on all cargo shipped by non-Iranian vessels through the passage. Oil prices surged 5-7% in intraday… Listen ⇢
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Democrats oppose Clarity Act over lack of restrictions on Trump’s crypto holdings – CoinDesk
The crypto industry’s best shot at regulatory clarity in 2026 is running into a familiar obstacle: politics. Democrats are making their final stand against the CLARITY Act, and their argument boils down to one number: $2.3 billion in Trump family crypto assets that the bill does nothing to address. The… Listen ⇢
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Federal government collects $4.1T, spends $5.5T in fiscal year 2026 to date – CoinDesk
The US federal government has pulled in $4.15 trillion in revenue so far this fiscal year. It has spent $5.52 trillion. That leaves a gap of roughly $1.37 trillion. The data, sourced from US Treasury figures through June 30, 2026, covers nine months of fiscal year 2026, which kicked off… Listen ⇢
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Trump warns of potential US strike on Iran’s Natanz nuclear site – CoinDesk
Donald Trump has announced the possibility of a U.S. strike on a hardened underground nuclear facility near Iran’s Natanz uranium-enrichment site. The former president warned of heavy airstrikes tonight and tomorrow, suggesting increased military monitoring of the site, which he claimed is currently inactive. This development marks a potential escalation… Listen ⇢
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Ukrainian drone strikes halt Russian shipping in Sea of Azov – CoinDesk
Ukrainian drone strikes have halted Russian shipping activities in the Sea of Azov, according to reports, marking a significant escalation in Ukraine’s maritime campaign. Between July 6 and July 13, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces reportedly targeted over 100 Russian tankers and ships, effectively blocking a critical maritime route. This development… Listen ⇢
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Gov. McMaster appoints Darline Graham Nordone as interim senator for South Carolina – CoinDesk
Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina has appointed Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, as the interim senator following Graham’s passing. This development comes just two days after Graham’s unexpected death from cardiac arrest. Graham had secured the Republican nomination for a fifth term in the… Listen ⇢
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Iran accuses US of illegal actions in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions – CoinDesk
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of engaging in illegal and provocative conduct in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report from Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency. During a phone call with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, Araghchi emphasized that U.S. actions have endangered regional peace… Listen ⇢
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Fed maintains $10B Treasury bill purchases to support bank reserves – CoinDesk
The Federal Reserve announced on Monday its decision to continue purchasing approximately $10 billion in Treasury bills this period, maintaining its recent pace to support bank reserves. This move is aimed at countering anticipated liquidity drains expected in the coming months. The Fed’s balance sheet has grown to $6.7 trillion,… Listen ⇢
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