President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will take control of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime chokepoint critical for global oil shipments. This assertion comes amid the ongoing 2026 conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, which began following military strikes on Iran earlier this year.… Listen ⇢

Thailand’s central bank and securities regulator have begun auditing high-value stablecoin transactions to combat illicit finance. Authorities are using advanced data analytics to monitor suspicious USDT transfers that may bypass traditional financial controls. The initiative is part of a broader crackdown on money laundering, online gambling, and other underground financial… Listen ⇢

The European Union and the United Kingdom have imposed new sanctions on Russia following allegations of widespread cyber campaigns, including sabotage and espionage, targeting several European nations. France is set to summon Russia’s ambassador as part of the coordinated response to what is described as a “vast cyber campaign” linked… Listen ⇢

The AI-agent narrative in crypto has gone through plenty of hype, but BNB Chain is trying to move the discussion toward tooling. Its new Agent Studio roadmap, built around developer templates and AWS-linked infrastructure, is a reminder that the AI story will not be won by slogans alone. It will… Listen ⇢

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency sector, Circle has received final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank, named Circle National Trust. This move positions Circle to bring its USDC stablecoin under federal oversight, potentially enhancing institutional confidence in… Listen ⇢

A report from Iran’s Tasnim News Agency indicates that a U.S. projectile struck the city of Abadan, injuring one person. This incident is part of escalating tensions following the June interim peace deal, marking a significant return to hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The attack on Abadan,… Listen ⇢

ABU DHABI, UAE, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aurra Markets, a global multi-asset CFD brokerage, concluded its diamond sponsorship and participation at Money Expo Abu Dhabi 2026. Held at the ADNEC Centre from the 8th to the 9th of July, the financial exhibition served as a primary platform for the broker to… Listen ⇢

VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 13th, 2026, Chainwire Global crypto trading platform BYDFi participated in Peru Blockchain Conference 2026, held July 10-11 at JW Marriott Larcomar in Miraflores, Lima. Now in its 5th edition, the event was positioned as one of Peru’s largest blockchain, crypto, and trading gatherings, bringing together industry participants… Listen ⇢

Crypto exchange comparison articles tend to fall into two failure modes. The first is the affiliate-driven listicle that ranks the writer’s highest-paying partner first. The second is the “everything is great” piece that gives every venue four stars in every category. Both are useless to a trader trying to actually… Listen ⇢