Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian leadership of becoming irrational over its ongoing offensive in Ukraine, following a series of drone attacks on civilian targets. Speaking after the latest overnight assault, Zelensky called for increased international support, urging allies to strengthen air defenses, impose tougher sanctions, and expedite the… Listen ⇢

Iran has issued a warning that ships using U.S.-designated parallel routes in the Strait of Hormuz are at risk, as tensions continue to rise in the region. This announcement comes amid a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports and a fragile ceasefire, which have been further strained by recent incidents.… Listen ⇢

You can feel it before the candles move. Stablecoin balances creep higher on exchanges. DEX liquidity thickens. The bid walls look heavier than they did last week, yet spot is quiet. That is the on-chain version of dry powder loading the chamber. In 2026, this pattern has stood out again… Listen ⇢

Economists have revised the euro-zone growth forecast downward for 2026, citing the ongoing conflict in Iran as a significant factor. The expected growth is now pegged at 0.8%–0.9%, down from earlier predictions of 1.1%–1.4%. This adjustment comes as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts energy supplies, pushing Brent… Listen ⇢

Japan already has tap-and-go trains, QR wallets everywhere, and cards that almost never fail. So why would anyone pay with a yen stablecoin at a convenience store? That’s the practical question Lawson’s new pilot with JPYC is about to poke at. Lawson, HashPort, and KDDI signed an agreement to run… Listen ⇢

The DAX is anticipated to open lower as investors focus on developments in Iran and the aviation sector. The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which began in February 2026, has escalated, affecting various economic sectors. Despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations, the conflict has disrupted oil supplies and… Listen ⇢

The post Exclusive: Michaël van de Poppe Reveals His Top Altcoin Picks for This Week appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Van de Poppe is watching ARB, UNI, AAVE, ETHFI, NEAR, ZEC, SOL, and SUI closely, as these altcoins show interesting market movements. He credits the Robinhood Chain launch for… Listen ⇢

Key Takeaways Mayor Hill-Lewis joined Cape Town police in an operation to impound luxury cars with fake registrations. Fraudulent crypto syndicates are using Tiktok to flaunt assets, impacting South Africa’s digital market. A report showed 2 major South African cities now host corporate-style, international scam centers. Luxury Seizures and Social… Listen ⇢

Satellite imagery has verified damage to a warehouse within the U.S. 5th Fleet’s support area in Bahrain, aligning with recent reports of Iranian strikes. This incident is part of the ongoing 2026 Iran–United States conflict, occurring following the breakdown of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding ceasefire. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard… Listen ⇢