Crude Collapse: Brent Slides to $65 as Geopolitical Risk Premium Evaporates
Oil prices fell more than 4% on Feb. 2, with Brent dropping to $65.98 and WTI to $61.84, as easing U.S.–Iran tensions and a stronger dollar erased much of January’s…
Report: Iranian Elite Shift $1.5 Billion to Dubai Using Banks and Crypto Amid Strike Fears
U.S. Treasury says Iran’s ruling elite are shifting large sums abroad, with reports of $1.5 billion routed to Dubai amid unrest and strike fears. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said…
Report: Iran Now Accepts Crypto for Advanced Military Equipment
The Ministry of Defense Export Center of Iran, referred to as Mindex, is now accepting payments in cryptocurrency for advanced weaponry equipment, such as drones and ballistic missiles. This would…
Iran Faces Largest Protests in Three Years Amid Soaring Inflation and Currency Crisis
Nationwide demonstrations erupt in Iran as the country’s currency collapses to a record low, with the Central Bank governor resigning and inflation reaching critical levels. Massive protests broke out across…
US-Brokered Israel-Iran Ceasefire Crumbles Despite Trump’s Midnight Declaration
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran collapsed within hours amid mutual accusations of violations and public frustration from President Donald Trump. Fragile Israel-Iran Ceasefire Shatters Within Hours A ceasefire…
US Bombs Iran, and Now Everyone’s Wagering on What’s Next
After U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday evening that the U.S. had launched successful airstrikes on Iran, trading activity tied to the Middle East conflict on prediction markets lit…
Trump’s War Clock Ticks: Will the US Enter the Iran-Israel Conflict?
President Donald Trump is actively weighing whether the United States should enter the fray alongside Israel in its intensifying conflict with Iran—a decision he says will be made within the…
Hacking Group ‘Predatory Sparrow’ Claims $82M Crypto Raid on Iran’s Top Crypto Exchange
According to reports, Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex suffered a breach, with onchain data revealing that around $82 million was siphoned from its reserves. A hacker collective calling itself Predatory Sparrow…
45% Odds US Military Will Strike Iran Before July—Markets on High Alert
As of June 17, 2025, at 8 a.m. Eastern time, Israel and Iran remain locked in their fifth straight day of direct military exchange, with both nations continuing missile strikes…
Israel-Iran Conflict Could Trigger Economic Maelstrom Affecting Millions
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has the potential to disrupt global markets and extend to other regions. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for oil tankers, could…