Israel-Iran Conflict Could Trigger Economic Maelstrom Affecting Millions

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has the potential to disrupt global markets and extend to other regions. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for oil tankers, could be closed as the conflict escalates. Iran-Israel Conflict Might Upend the World’s Oil Markets World markets are once again facing difficulties due to geopolitical tensions. … Read more

JPMorgan Flags Israel-Iran Conflict as Oil Prices Spike and Investor Confidence Wavers

Middle East tensions erupting between Israel and Iran have ignited global oil markets, with JPMorgan warning investors to prepare for volatility amid surging Brent crude prices. JPMorgan Links Israel-Iran Tensions to Oil Shock, Urges Investors to Brace for Volatility A fresh round of geopolitical unrest in the Middle East stirred financial markets, JPMorgan Private Bank’s … Read more

Iran Unleashes Missile Blitz on Israel—Dow Tanks Over 800 Points

On Friday, around 2 p.m. Eastern time, reports show that Iran has begun counterstrikes firing “hundreds” of ballistic missiles toward Israel. Wall Street Sinks as Israel-Iran Conflict Erupts in Missile Onslaught CNN reported that the Israeli military said it identified incoming missiles launched from Iran, and the news station heard the explosions in Tel Aviv … Read more

Gold Climbs, Oil Surges, Stocks and Bitcoin Slide Amid Israel-Iran Conflict 

On Thursday, Israel carried out overnight airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear installations, dramatically heightening geopolitical friction across the Middle East. In response, major U.S. equity indices plunged on Friday. At the same time, gold has climbed 1.61% per ounce, while crude oil barrel prices vaulted over 5%. Dow Dives, Bitcoin Drops, Oil Erupts: Fallout From Israeli … Read more

Etoro Launches Roadshow for Initial Public Offering Valued up to $500 Million

Etoro Group Ltd has officially launched the roadshow for its initial public offering (IPO) of 10,000,000 Class A common shares, with 5,000,000 shares being offered by the company and 5,000,000 shares by certain existing stockholders. The company anticipates granting underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 1,500,000 common shares to cover over-allotments, if necessary. … Read more

COTI Co-Founder: CBDCs Will Disrupt Stablecoins, Not Bitcoin

The co-founder of COTI believes the controversy surrounding central bank digital currencies will subside as major financial players adopt the technology and optimal designs are established. The co-founder however downplayed the possibility that central bank digital currencies will be built to interface with decentralized finance protocols or Web3 ecosystems. Privacy Crucial for CBDC Implementation Shahaf … Read more

US Extradites Russia-Israel Citizen Linked to Lockbit Attacks

A Lockbit ransomware developer has been extradited to the U.S., admitting to coding and consulting for the cybercriminal group, which paid him in cryptocurrency. Lockbit Ransomware Developer Extradited to US in Global Crackdown The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on March 14 that Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli citizen, has been extradited … Read more