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Bitcoin rises, oil falls after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

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2 months ago

April 17, 2026

Bitcoin surged above $76,000 as oil futures fell 10% after Iran’s foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz open for the remainder of the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran.

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UK Lords warn BoE could regulate pound stablecoins into irrelevance

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26 minutes ago

June 3, 2026

A UK House of Lords committee warned that strict stablecoin rules could make pound sterling tokens commercially unworkable despite supporting regulation.

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SEC makes digital assets strategic priority through 2030

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1 hour ago

June 2, 2026

The regulator’s five-year roadmap calls for clearer crypto rules, support for tokenization and a framework for staking and onchain markets.

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US lawmakers push back on Labor Department plans to include crypto in 401(k)s

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1 hour ago

June 2, 2026

The three members of Congress said the volatility of digital assets and “lack of regulation and safeguards” could put Americans’ retirement savings at risk.