The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, announced that all 27 EU member states unanimously agree that Israeli settlements are illegal under international law. This statement aligns with the EU’s longstanding position, upheld by UN Security Council Resolution 2334 and supported by the International Court of Justice. In response… Listen ⇢

Iran has announced that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States is in a “crisis phase,” citing ongoing violations by the U.S. as the primary cause. The MoU, signed in June 2026 by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, was aimed at ending the 2026 Iran… Listen ⇢

Iran’s exiled prince, Reza Pahlavi, has expressed approval of the UK government’s decision to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state threat under new powers. Pahlavi, a prominent opposition figure, praised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s initiative, viewing it as a significant step against Iran’s regime. This… Listen ⇢

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed that Base’s content coins initiative failed to achieve its intended goals, prompting the Ethereum Layer-2 network to pivot away from this strategy earlier this year. Armstrong’s statement on social media acknowledged the shortcomings of the yearlong push into creator “content coins” via Zora, which had… Listen ⇢

FC Barcelona apparently tried to sign Brazilian midfielder Oscar from China on a free six-month loan. The catch? The deal hinged on defender Samuel Umtiti leaving first. Oscar himself confirmed the near-move, revealing that Barcelona had approached him about a short-term deal that would have cost the club essentially nothing… Listen ⇢

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has announced that a task force will be formed to evaluate the feasibility of reducing the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet, which currently stands at $6.74 trillion. This move comes in the context of the Fed halting its balance sheet runoff in late 2025 due to… Listen ⇢

A U.S. government-linked wallet transferred 140.214 BTC worth approximately $8.79 million to Coinbase Prime after four years of inactivity. While exchange deposits can signal potential selling pressure, Coinbase Prime also provides custody and institutional services. The transfer has sparked speculation, but there is no confirmation the Bitcoin is being prepared… Listen ⇢

The European Union added VKontakte, Russia’s dominant social media platform, and several affiliated surveillance technology firms to its sanctions list on July 13, 2026. The move ties VK Company and its subsidiary Communication Platform LLC directly to the development of MaxApp, a surveillance tool allegedly operated under the oversight of… Listen ⇢

President Donald Trump and senior officials are renewing efforts to pass the CLARITY Act in the coming weeks. The legislation would establish the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for the U.S. crypto industry. Debate over ethics provisions remains one of the biggest obstacles before the bill can reach the president’s… Listen ⇢