Curious Timing: Ukraine Declares Druzhba Pipeline Repaired After New Hungarian PM Elected

The Crypto Risk No One Is Discussing  Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance With bitcoin hovering near $65,000, down about 50% over the last year, the mood across crypto has become increasingly subdued lately. For most of the 2020s, cryptocurrency transformed from a niche financial experiment into a major political issue. What began as a technology debate evolved into a cultural and ideological battleground, with Republicans increasingly positioning themselves as defenders of digital assets and free markets while Democrats often emphasized consumer protection, financial oversight, and regulatory scrutiny. Aside from worrying about adoption, quantum...

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied a report from Axios that claimed members of the Iranian delegation who attended the UN General Assembly in New York City were “kicked out” of the country. The report from Axios reporter Barak Ravid, which cited an unnamed US official, said two Iranian officials left after ignoring an early State […]

Iran Halts All Petrochemical Exports After US Publishes Radio Warning To Stuck Hormuz Ships; Negotiators Cite 'Progress' Toward 2nd Round Of Talks Summary The Iran war is "very close to over" with authorities in Tehran eager to agree a peace deal, Trump says, adding: "We've beaten them militarily." Axios cites 'progress' toward framework to end war. Iran state media says halt to all petrochemical exports. AP/Bloomberg reporting the two sides have an "in principle agreement" to pursue further diplomacy; however, this is batted down as 'unconfirmed' by Tehran & a US official. The...