Trump Accuses Iran of Breaching Hormuz Oil Transit Pact
JUST IN: Trump calls out Iran for failing to honor its oil transit deal through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil Execs Resist White House Talks on Iranian Hormuz Toll
JUST IN: Oil execs are pushing back on White House talks that could let Iran impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipments, threatening oil costs.
Perplexity AI Revenue Jumps 50% After Adopting Agents
JUST IN: Perplexity AI's revenue surged 50% in one month after shifting to AI agents.
U.S. Military Ready to Resume War with Iran
JUST IN: The US military is prepared to restart conflict with Iran if diplomatic efforts collapse.
Allies Depend on U.S. Power, Frustrated by Trump's Erraticism
JUST IN: US allies in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East depend on America's economic and military power but are frustrated by President Trump's erratic actions causing uncertainty and hardship.
North Korea Tests Electromagnetic System and Carbon‑fiber Bomb
JUST IN: North Korea executed fresh weapons trials featuring an electromagnetic system and a carbon fiber bomb.
Asian Markets Set to Open Higher on Fragile Iran‑US Ceasefire
JUST IN: Asian markets are poised to rise at the open due to the fragile Iran-US ceasefire deal.
Ceasefire Halts Oil Tankers; Only Four Dry Cargo Ships Pass
JUST IN: Since the ceasefire, zero oil or gas tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, with just 4 vessels handling dry cargo.
Iran, Oman Authorized to Charge Strait of Hormuz Fees
JUST IN: Iran and Oman can now impose fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz under the ceasefire deal, per a regional official.
Iran Holds Strait of Hormuz Despite Trump Cease‑Fire Claim
JUST IN: Iran's regime is persisting with its grip on the Strait of Hormuz despite President Trump's cease-fire announcement.
Iran Pledges Ceasefire, Then Fires Missiles Post‑Trump Announcement
JUST IN: Iran's offering to stop its Gulf attacks if the US and Israel halt theirs, but Israel spotted missiles launched from Iran toward it right after Trump's ceasefire announcement.
Israel Agrees to Two‑week US‑Iran Ceasefire Terms
JUST IN: Israel accepted the two-week US-Iran ceasefire terms, according to a White House official.
Israel, UAE Launch Missile Alerts During Iran‑US Ceasefire
JUST IN: Early Wednesday, Israel and the UAE triggered missile alerts amid the Iran-US two-week ceasefire, with targets still unclear.
US Halts Offensive Ops Against Iran, Keeps Defenses Active
JUST IN: US military halted offensive ops against Iran, but defensive measures remain active, as per a US official.
Polymarket Upgrades: Swaps USDC.e for New USDC Token
JUST IN: Polymarket is upgrading its trading infrastructure by swapping USDC.e for a new USDC-backed token and rolling out enhanced contracts to streamline settlements.
White House Reviews Crypto Safe Harbor, Startup Exemptions Ahead
JUST IN: Paul Atkins reports the crypto safe harbor proposal is now in White House review, with a formal rule coming soon that exempts startups from immediate registration for raising capital.
Waiver Misses Domestic Oil Boost, Exports Surge
JUST IN: Trump's shipping waiver failed to increase domestic oil flows, but US fuel exports are surging.
BTC Climbs to $69.5k Despite Extreme Fear
$BTC closed at $69,501. Up 2.7% on the day. Fear & Greed: 13 — Extreme Fear. Price is pressing toward $73,953 resistance while sentiment stays in the floor. The level: $65,819 was today's low. That holds or the structure weakens. https://t.co/b0zdbxZrPc
Even After Tariffs, China Stays Indispensable Manufacturing Hub
JUST IN: President Trump's tariffs targeted Chinese manufacturing, but one electronics firm concluded after a turbulent 2025 that China remains a hard-to-replace hub if conditions stay stable.
OpenClaw Introduces Native Video Generation with AI Giants
JUST IN: OpenClaw's upcoming release adds native video generation, integrated with OpenAI, Google, xAI, Alibaba, and others.
Buffett Warns: Markets Remain Cautious After Stepping Back
JUST IN: Warren Buffett offered a cautious take on markets in his initial comments since stepping back.
Trump Team Texts Iran FM, Enlists Regional Mediators
JUST IN: Trump's team is texting Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi to push forward negotiations, with Pakistani, Egyptian, and Turkish mediators also in play.
Peter Schiff Calls Bitcoin a Shitcoin, Challenges Saylor
JUST IN: Peter Schiff slams Bitcoin as a shitcoin and issues a debate challenge to Michael Saylor.
Aging U.S. Homes Face Soaring Maintenance Costs
JUST IN: Home maintenance and upgrade expenses for America's aging housing stock are massive and surging quickly.
Token Supply Surge Threatens Crypto Value and Fundamentals
JUST IN: Michael Ippolito warns that surging token supply is eroding asset values, undermining core fundamentals, and pushing capital out of most cryptocurrencies.
Trump Threatens Total Destruction if Iran Deal Stalls
JUST IN: Trump says an Iran agreement could close by Tuesday, or he'll destroy everything.
Iran Mandates Crypto Tolls for Ships in Strait of Hormuz
JUST IN: Iran is now requiring cryptocurrency payments as tolls for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Demands Iran Reopen Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday
JUST IN: Trump's ultimatum: Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday night, per WSJ.
AI Becomes Battlefield for Political and Geopolitical Rivalries
JUST IN: AI has emerged as a prime arena for intense political and geopolitical rivalries.
Institutions Net Bought 69K BTC; Retail Sold 62K
JUST IN: In Q1 2026, companies acquired 69K BTC while retail investors offloaded 62K BTC.
Value Stocks Lose Safe‑Haven Status Amid Market Turbulence
JUST IN: Value stocks, a key refuge from this year's market turbulence, are now at risk.
Iran Vows Retaliation, Targeting U.S. Infrastructure Assets
JUST IN: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson states Iran will retaliate against infrastructure attacks by striking similar U.S.-owned or affiliated targets.
South Korea Turns to Gulf for Stable Energy Supply
JUST IN: South Korea is seeking reliable energy from Gulf nations to maintain supply stability and ensure protection for its vessels.
Pentagon Says US Achieving Goals as Iran Persists
JUST IN: The Pentagon reports the US is meeting its objectives, but Iran keeps fighting on.
Egypt Raises Electricity Rates for Heavy Users Amid Crunch
JUST IN: Egypt's hiking electricity rates for high-usage households and businesses amid the energy crunch.
Two More Suspects Arrested in Czech Defense Factory Arson
JUST IN: Two more suspects arrested in connection with the arson on a Czech defense factory.
Oil Prices Likely to Hit $130 This Month
JUST IN: Crude oil is expected to reach $130 per barrel this month, with a 51% probability.
Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Kuwait's Shuwaikh Oil Complex
JUST IN: A drone attack ignited a fire at Kuwait's Shuwaikh oil complex, per state reports.
AI Market Faces 17% Bubble Burst Risk This Year
JUST IN: The AI market has a 17% risk of a bubble bursting this year.
Vietnam's Q1 GDP Growth Slows to 7.83%
JUST IN: Vietnam's GDP expanded by 7.83% year-over-year in Q1, down from 8.46% in Q4.
Community Banks Challenge OCC's Coinbase Trust Charter Approval
JUST IN: US community banks are fighting the OCC's approval of Coinbase's trust charter, claiming it doesn't meet regulatory requirements and risks consumers and the financial system.
Friday Crypto Market Wrap-Up Highlights
Market Update with Landy: The Friday Wrap-Up 04/03/2026 Brought to you by @davidgokhshtein @gokhshtein and hosted by @CryptoLandy. https://t.co/scxkATjw3Y
Tether Seeks $500 B Valuation in New Fundraising Round
JUST IN: Tether's pushing to finalize a fundraising round at a $500 billion valuation, according to The Information.
US Stocks Rebound as Middle East Tensions Ease
JUST IN: US stocks finished mixed, bouncing back from early losses as Middle East diplomacy eased tensions sparked by Trump's threats on Iran before the holiday weekend.
Trump's Iran Threat Spikes Brent Crude 5%
JUST IN: Brent crude oil climbed 5% as Trump promised to strike Iran extremely hard within weeks.
NY Vintner Grabs US Wine Stocks to Dodge Tariffs
JUST IN: A New York vintner is seizing US wine stocks to evade Trump's tariffs.
Trump Hints at Possible US Ground Troops in Iran
JUST IN: Conflicting reports indicate Trump plans to tell Americans that ground troops in Iran might be needed.
Iran's Hormuz Blockade Cuts 500M Barrels, Lifts Prices 40%
JUST IN: Iran's dominance in the Strait of Hormuz has withheld around 500 million barrels of oil from the market, boosting prices by about 40%.
Whales Dump Bitcoin, Driving 22% YTD Decline
JUST IN: Large holders are selling Bitcoin faster than buyers can absorb it, leaving BTC at $68,217 and down 22% year to date, per Bloomberg.
Rupee May Hit Record 100 per Dollar Amid Iran Crisis
JUST IN: Analysts predict the Indian rupee could drop to a record 100 against the dollar or further if the Iran crisis persists.