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Strategy adopts new buying and selling approach for Bitcoin – CoinDesk
Michael Saylor built his reputation on one rule: buy Bitcoin, never sell. That rule now has an asterisk. On June 29, 2026, Strategy Inc., the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, announced what it calls the “Digital Credit Capital Framework,” a new policy that formally authorizes the sale of up to… Listen ⇢
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Iran uses phone-tracking to target US military in Middle East: FT – CoinDesk
The Financial Times has reported that a coordinated phone-tracking campaign targeted US military personnel and contractors in the Middle East, both before and during the ongoing conflict with Iran. This campaign, attributed to Iran, reportedly used commercial smartphone location data to pinpoint the locations of US forces. This development comes… Listen ⇢
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Bank of England Governor Bailey warns of instability amid Middle East hostilities – CoinDesk
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey is sounding the alarm on financial stability risks tied to the escalating Middle East conflict, warning G20 officials that the resumption of hostilities between Iran and Israel is creating dangerous ripple effects across global markets. Energy shocks and frozen rate cuts Bailey has made… Listen ⇢
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India protests to Iran over seafarer killing amid Hormuz crisis – CoinDesk
India has lodged a formal protest with Iran following the death of an Indian seafarer in the Straits of Hormuz, a strategic waterway currently embroiled in a crisis. The protest highlights the escalating risks to neutral commercial vessels amid the ongoing conflict. The incident is part of a broader crisis… Listen ⇢
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Iran exports 80M barrels of oil worth $6B before US blockade, with crypto playing a key role in sanctions evasion – CoinDesk
Iran managed to ship over 80 million barrels of oil and refined products worth approximately $6 billion during a temporary window before the US reimposed its naval blockade. The US naval blockade on Iranian ports began on April 13, 2026, targeting Iran’s ability to monetize its energy reserves through the… Listen ⇢
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US reimposes blockade on Iranian ports amid ongoing 2026 conflict – CoinDesk
The United States has announced the reimposition of a blockade on Iranian ports, marking the second phase of naval operations aimed at exerting economic pressure on Iran. This move follows the collapse of an interim ceasefire and the failure to establish a peace deal. The blockade, effective from July 14,… Listen ⇢
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Manchester City targets Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi in potential €100M transfer, and crypto-powered sports markets are watching – CoinDesk
Manchester City is aggressively pursuing Ayyoub Bouaddi, the 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder currently at Lille, in a deal that could reach €100 million. Bouaddi, born in 2007, has emerged as one of European football’s most coveted young talents after a breakout season that earned him international caps for Morocco. Lille is… Listen ⇢
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Houthi missiles, drones strike Saudi Arabia in worst attack in years – CoinDesk
The Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen has launched a significant attack on Saudi Arabia, deploying ballistic missiles and drones in what is described as the most severe escalation in recent years. This development marks a breach of a four-year truce, which was disrupted following Saudi airstrikes on the Sanaa International… Listen ⇢
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Hungary to limit military spending, close door to Russia: defense minister – CoinDesk
Hungarian Defense Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi has publicly stated that Hungary will limit its military spending and “close the door” to Russia. This statement comes amidst Hungary’s complex position as a NATO member with a pro-Russian diplomatic stance under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. While Ruszin-Szendi rejects claims of Hungarian support for… Listen ⇢
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