Brazil’s finance minister shelves crypto tax policy due to election: Report
The South American country will hold its presidential election in October 2026, and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is running for re-election.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
CFTC staff clarify expectations on using crypto as collateral
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission staff has provided answers to frequently asked questions about the agency’s expectations around a crypto collateral pilot.
Japan Says Not Considering Unilateral Talks With Iran on Hormuz
Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the nation isn’t considering unilateral negotiations with Iran to secure passage for its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, following a report that Tehran is prepared to grant the…
Cuba Suffers Second Blackout in a Week Amid Fuel Squeeze
Cuba’s electricity grid suffered another blackout on Saturday, the second major hit to its energy system this week, amid the US administration fuel embargo and pressure on the Havana government.
Trump Gives Iran 48 Hours on Hormuz, Threatens Power Plants
President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran’s power plants if the country didn’t swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial ship traffic after the passage of oil and gas cargoes was paralyzed.
State Street, Voya Seek Shelter From Default Risk
As rising energy prices and growing inflation fears make corporate bonds look increasingly risky, big money managers including State Street and Voya Investment Management have been looking at buying mortgage bonds and other securitized debt…