Iran’s Digital Blockade Continues: Citizens Endure 50 Days Without Internet…

In recent developments, the digital blockade that the Iranian regime imposed just hours after the U.S.-Israel coalition launched coordinated strikes persists, with most Iranians relying on alternative methods to reach…

Polymarket Strait of Hormuz Odds Crash After Iran Fires on Tankers

In recent developments, polymarket’s contract on Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by April 30 collapsed to 28% Yes on Saturday after Iran reimposed shipping restrictions and Iranian Revolutionary…

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Hours After Trump Said It Would ‘Never’ Clos…

In recent developments, iran’s military reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, 2026, directly contradicting President Donald Trump’s claims that the critical waterway was fully open and…

Bitcoin, Stocks Surge as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is ‘Completely Open’

In recent developments, bitcoin spiked above $77,000 as stock indices set records, following word that Iran’s Strait of Hormuz is open during the ceasefire. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Oil Prices Crash as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz

In recent developments, the announcement was made by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who specified that as part of the ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open.” Oil futures…

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

In recent developments, 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…

CFTC probes oil futures trades tied to Trump’s moves in Iran: Report

In recent developments, the CFTC is investigating trades that took place before the US delayed strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure on March 23 and agreed to a ceasefire with Iran…

Nasdaq Logs 11th Straight Gain, S&P 500 Hits Record Close Amid Iran Peace Talks

In recent developments, u.S.-Iran diplomacy hopes triggered a broad risk-on shift across global markets April 15, 2026, lifting equities, pressuring gold, and allowing bitcoin to hold near multi-week highs on…

Bitcoin nears $75K as Iran deal hopes spark $400M short squeeze

In recent developments, a broad hope for a US deal with Iran to end weeks of conflict has spurred investor confidence in riskier assets. The development has drawn attention from…

Oil price surges 8% on Iran tensions: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

In recent developments, bitcoin preserved $70,000 at the weekly close as markets began reacting to a breakdown in US-Iran negotiations and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Looking closer, market…