The Senate voted 50-48 to direct Trump to stand down on Iran, the first war powers resolution to clear both chambers since 1973. Bitcoin has held its 200-week moving average through four months of active war and Strait of Hormuz disruption.
OFAC's Iran General License X goes beyond cargo clearance to authorize ongoing Iranian oil production through August 21. The sanctions lever Washington just eased is the same mechanism that enforces dollar hegemony globally.
Iran's military command announced a closure of the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, 2026, citing U.S. and Israeli violations of the Islamabad MoU signed two days earlier. But U.S. Central Command says ships are still transiting, leaving the shutdown contested.
The U.S. is set to contribute $20 billion to a $50 billion G7-led loan program for Ukraine, with funds backed by frozen Russian assets.
The beginning phases of World War III?
On February 8, 2024, Tucker Carlson released an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, primarily focusing on the ongoing war in Ukraine. The interview took place at the Kremlin and lasted for over two hours.
The conversation with Dr. Alhajji touched on the potential risks associated with the political unrest in the Middle East, particularly the conflict in Yemen and its impact on oil transportation through the Red Sea.
The podcast episode with Tom Woods and Scott Horton presents a thought-provoking critique of not just the public health response to the pandemic but also the broader implications of U.S. foreign policy.
The Senate voted 50-48 to direct Trump to stand down on Iran, the first war powers resolution to clear both chambers since 1973. Bitcoin has held its 200-week moving average through four months of active war and Strait of Hormuz disruption.
OFAC's Iran General License X goes beyond cargo clearance to authorize ongoing Iranian oil production through August 21. The sanctions lever Washington just eased is the same mechanism that enforces dollar hegemony globally.
Iran's military command announced a closure of the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, 2026, citing U.S. and Israeli violations of the Islamabad MoU signed two days earlier. But U.S. Central Command says ships are still transiting, leaving the shutdown contested.
The U.S. is set to contribute $20 billion to a $50 billion G7-led loan program for Ukraine, with funds backed by frozen Russian assets.
The beginning phases of World War III?
On February 8, 2024, Tucker Carlson released an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, primarily focusing on the ongoing war in Ukraine. The interview took place at the Kremlin and lasted for over two hours.
The conversation with Dr. Alhajji touched on the potential risks associated with the political unrest in the Middle East, particularly the conflict in Yemen and its impact on oil transportation through the Red Sea.
The podcast episode with Tom Woods and Scott Horton presents a thought-provoking critique of not just the public health response to the pandemic but also the broader implications of U.S. foreign policy.
This episode of The Last Trade centers around the momentous occasion of bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) becoming a reality, marking a significant point in the asset's mainstream adoption.
The interplay between global asset prices and liquidity is a critical area of focus for investors and policymakers alike. Understanding the dynamics that drive these financial variables provides insight into the broader economic climate.
Recent developments in the Red Sea region have caused significant changes in maritime routes, with over 100 vessels opting to bypass the Red Sea.
China's Belt and Road Initiative has laid the groundwork for its global economic expansion and potential challenge to US financial dominance.
Things are heating up and the most bullish scenario I can envision for bitcoin is playing out.
Lee Slusher has over 25 years of experience in the US Army and intelligence community and he is not pleased with US foreign policy at the moment.
