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US strikes Iranian Coast Guard station, escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions – CoinDesk
The United States conducted a military strike on the Coast Guard station in Sirik, Iran, damaging infrastructure critical to maritime enforcement. This move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran, which reignited in 2026 after a ceasefire collapsed. The strike aims to disable Iran’s… Listen ⇢
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Iran vows to defend every inch of territory amid military challenges – CoinDesk
Iranian President Dr. Pezeshkian announced that the country will defend every inch of its territory, reinforcing Iran’s firm stance amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. This statement comes as Iran faces significant military challenges following the Twelve-Day War of June 2025, where U.S. and Israeli forces have reportedly weakened Iran’s conventional military… Listen ⇢
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Ben McKenzie lobbies US senators against Digital Asset Market Clarity Act – CoinDesk
Actor Ben McKenzie, known for his role in “The O.C.” and as co-founder of the anti-crypto documentary Everyone Is Lying, lobbied U.S. senators to oppose the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025. The bill, currently on the Senate’s legislative calendar, has previously passed the House and advanced through the… Listen ⇢
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IOC asked to investigate FIFA president over Balogun World Cup ban reversal, raising governance red flags – CoinDesk
A formal complaint has landed on the International Olympic Committee’s desk, and it involves two of the most powerful figures in global sports and politics. FairSquare, a human rights organization, filed the complaint on July 13 asking the IOC to investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s alleged role in reversing a… Listen ⇢
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SharpLink generates 499 Ethereum from staking rewards this week, total holdings near 888K ETH – CoinDesk
SharpLink, the Nasdaq-listed Ethereum treasury company trading under the ticker SBET, pulled in 499 ETH from staking rewards in just the past week. That brings the company’s cumulative staking haul to 23,490 ETH since it kicked off its treasury strategy, and its total Ethereum holdings now sit at 887,673 ETH.… Listen ⇢
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Arabian Gulf oil exports stabilize at 15M barrels daily after ceasefire – CoinDesk
US Energy Secretary Wright has reported that approximately 15 million barrels of oil are being exported daily from the Arabian Gulf, reflecting a significant stabilization in oil output from the region. This development follows the recent Iran-US ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which had been a… Listen ⇢
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Trump threatens strike on Iran’s fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site – CoinDesk
Donald Trump has threatened to strike Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply fortified underground nuclear complex in Iran. The site, located within the Zagros mountain range near Natanz, is believed by Western intelligence to house critical nuclear capabilities, including potentially covert uranium enrichment facilities. This development raises tensions significantly, as the complex… Listen ⇢
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France loses William Saliba to major injury in World Cup semifinal against Spain – CoinDesk
William Saliba, one of the most important defenders in world football, crumpled to the ground during France’s World Cup semifinal against Spain on July 14 without another player anywhere near him. Non-contact injuries are the words no athlete, coach, or fan wants to hear, and the scene at the 30-minute… Listen ⇢
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US Treasury revokes Iran general license, gives traders 10 days to wind down blocked transactions – CoinDesk
The US Treasury just pulled the rug on a weeks-old authorization that had briefly opened the door to Iranian oil imports, replacing it with a much stricter license that gives traders exactly 10 days to wrap up their business. After that, the window slams shut. On July 7, the Office… Listen ⇢
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