In a bold and provocative move, Iran's Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi has issued a death fatwa against U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labeling them as "enemies of God" and "warlords." The fatwa accuses both leaders of threatening the foundations of Islamic leadership and destabilizing the region. Declaring them as "mohareb"-a religious term for those who wage war against God-the cleric invoked Islamic law, which allows severe punishment, including execution, for such crimes under Iranian doctrine.
The religious decree comes in the wake of a 12-day military conflict between Iran and Israel, which escalated to include U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. While a ceasefire was brokered on June 24, tensions remain high. The fatwa further urged Muslims worldwide to oppose Trump and Netanyahu, stating that any support for them is haram (forbidden). Followers who suffer losses while resisting them are promised divine reward, making the decree not just a legal threat but a spiritual call to action.
This escalation underscores the dangerous intersection of religion and geopolitics in the Middle East. Iran's clerical leadership, by invoking a fatwa, is sending a clear signal of resistance to Western and Israeli influence. The move has reignited fears of retaliatory violence and deepened ideological divides, especially as Iran threatens to block international nuclear inspections and tighten its grip on strategic maritime routes.
Pepe Coin (PEPE) may have topped out, as on-chain data shows that whale transactions have fallen by a staggering 93%. Meanwhile, the profitability ratio is rising, raising the odds of profit-taking activity from traders, which may push the price below key support. As of June 30, Pepe Coin price was trading at $0.00000986 with a 3% intraday gain.
evacuate areas in northern Gaza on Sunday before intensified fighting against Hamas, as US President Donald Trump called for an end to the war amid renewed efforts to broker a ceasefire.
"Make the deal in Gaza, get the hostages back," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform early on Sunday.
Arab mediators, Egypt and Qatar, backed by the United States, have begun a new ceasefire effort to halt the 20-month-old conflict and secure the release of Israeli and foreign hostages still being held by Hamas.
A Hamas official told Reuters the group had informed the mediators it was ready to resume ceasefire talks, but reaffirmed the group's outstanding demands that any deal must end the war and secure an Israeli withdrawal from the coastal territory.
Israel says it can only end it if Hamas is disarmed and dismantled. Hamas refuses to lay down its arms.
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refused to approve additional funding for the military, leading to delays in securing essential munitions, including Arrow missile interceptors and vehicles for troops in Gaza.
China hiked its imports of crude oil from Iran in June, as Iran accelerated loadings in May and independent Chinese refiners bought more discounted Iranian barrels.
Amid overall high imports in recent weeks, thanks to the lower oil prices in April and May when cargoes were bought, China significantly boosted its imports of crude from Iran this month, according to data from tanker-tracking firms cited by Reuters.
Vortexa put the Chinese oil imports from Iran at a record high of 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in the period June 1 to June 20. Kpler's data showed that the Chinese imports of Iranian oil averaged 1.46 million bpd between June 1 and 27. That's nearly 500,000 bpd higher than the estimated Chinese imports from Iran in May.
The high volumes of Iranian oil going into China is due to multi-year high Iranian crude oil loadings in May and Chinese independent refiners, the so-called teapots, bringing in more supply of the cheaper Iranian crude to fill inventories for the peak summer demand season.
Iran hiked its daily oil exports by 44% in the week after the first Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic, as Tehran appeared to aim to ship out as much crude as possible amid hostilities.
Analysts expect Chinese oil imports from Iran to remain at high levels in the coming weeks amid signals from the U.S. Administration that it would be more lenient toward China buying Iran's oil.
Following the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social this week that "China can now continue to purchase Oil from Iran. Hopefully, they will be purchasing plenty from the US,also."
Fed Chair Powell's speech could influence the crypto market based on his stance on interest rates.
A hawkish tone (higher rates) may reduce crypto appeal, as investors prefer safer assets. A dovish tone (lower rates) may boost crypto, as it encourages riskier investments.
Crypto prices often react to these signals, either falling or rising depending on Powell's economic outlook.
UNITED STATES PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP HINTED THAT USA MIGHT EASE THE IRAN OIL SANCTIONS TO HELP REBUILD THE COUNTRY
"THEY'RE GOING TO NEED MONEY TO PUT THAT COUNTRY BACK INTO SHAPE. WE WANT TO SEE THAT HAPPEN," TRUMP SAID ON POSSIBLE RELAXATION. $BTC $ETH $XRP #BinanceAlphaAlert #BTC #ETH #xrp
Trump declares Bitcoin "a great thing for our country," saying it "takes a lot of pressure off the dollar."
Trump expressed strong support for Bitcoin, calling it an "industry" that creates jobs and cushions the economy. He highlighted that during the stock pullback, crypto "fell much less" and cited growing merchant adoption as key evidence.
These comments mark a major shift for a president once wary of crypto-signaling U.S. intent to lead in a sector now seen as geostrategic. However, critics like Peter Schiff warn that diverting capital into Bitcoin could weaken dollar reserve status
The U.S. Dollar Index dropped to a three-year low at ~97.4 this week, and market sentiment is tilting toward assets like gold and Bitcoin amid dollar weakness.
Expect increased volatility in FX and crypto markets as investors digest this leadership pivot. Watch for policy moves: could Trump back federal frameworks, stablecoin measures, or even a "crypto reserve"? Front-row seats on impact. $BTC #BinanceAlphaAlert #BTC
Iran may be able to restart uranium enrichment in a matter of months despite a wave of attacks by the #US and Israel that targeted its nuclear infrastructure, according to the head of the #UN nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi. $WCT $BANANAS31 $DOGE #BinanceAlphaAlert #DOGE #banana #wct
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has slammed US President Donald Trump in a recent social media post, urging him to abandon his disrespectful tone if he is truly interested in a deal with Tehran.
Araghchi emphasised that the Iranian people stand firmly on the principles of dignity and self-determination.
"The perseverance and complexity of Iranians are famously reflected in our carpets, woven over countless hours with patience and resilience. But as a nation, our belief is simple: we know our worth, value our independence, and will never allow anyone else to decide our destiny," Araghchi said on X.
He added that if Trump genuinely wants a deal, he must "put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone" toward Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, and avoid insulting his millions of followers.
Araghchi also mocked a recent remark by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who referred to Trump as "Daddy" while discussing Israel and Iran as "two children fighting."
In response, Araghchi wrote, "The great and powerful Iranian people showed the world that the Israeli regime had no choice but to run to 'Daddy' [the US] to escape our missiles."
He further warned Israel and the United States not to underestimate Iran's capabilities, stating that Tehran would not hesitate to demonstrate its real strength in the face of threats and provocations.
According to reports, Trump was reportedly angered by Khamenei's remarks following the recent caesar!re.
Iran's Supreme Leader had called the missile strike on Al Udeid Airbase in Qatar "a slap in the face" to the United States, a statement that prompted Trump to respond forcefully.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump accused Khamenei of lying about Iran's supposed victory over Israel.
"His country was decimated. His three evil nuclear sites were obliterated, and I knew exactly where he was sheltered. I would not let Israel, or the US A*med Forces, by far the greatest and most powerful in the world, terminate his life. I saved him from a very ugly and ignominious death, and he doesn't even have to say, 'Thank you, President Trump!'" he wrote in his post.
Trump further claimed that during the final stages of the conflict, Israeli worplanes were headed toward Tehran for a major strike, which he personally called off. He asserted that the attack, had it gone through, could have resulted in large-scale destr*ction and thousands of Iranian casualties.
He also stated that he was prepared to begin negotiations over easing sanctions on Iran, but Khamenei's remarks, filled with "anger, hatred, and disgust," led him to immediately withdraw the offer of sanction relief.
The Norwegian government plans to temporarily block new data centers involved in energy-intensive crypto mining, starting as early as autumn 2025.
Minister Karianne Tung stated that crypto mining consumes a lot of electricity while providing minimal local economic benefits, and the government aims to prioritize power use for other sectors. $BTC $XRP $ETH #BinanceAlphaAlert #crypto
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun accepting crypto payments in $BTC , $ETH , and USDT across its taxi network. The pilot program launched in Dubai will expand nationwide by year-end.
Passengers can scan a QR code and pay with their crypto wallets via a government-partnered platform. This initiative aligns with the UAE's vision to become a global crypto hub.
The program is backed by a collaboration between the RTA and local fintech firm Koinex. UAE regulators confirmed compliance with AML/KYC guidelines for crypto transactions. #BinanceAlphaAlert #BTC #ETH
Ripple & SEC just ended one of crypto's longest battles -XRP's legal overhang is officially gone.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced Ripple is dropping its cross-appeal, with the SEC expected to do the same. This comes after Judge Analisa Torres rejected a motion by both parties one day earlier
The lawsuit-which began in December 2020-has hung over XRP's legitimacy and institutional use. Closing this case removes the final major U.S. legal uncertainty, giving investors and developers clearer direction.
$XRP surged ~5%, trading near $2.15 on June 27
ETH/BTC ticked up modestly on the regulatory relief
Analysts say this clarity could reinvigorate XRP utility partnerships and on-ramp efforts
Ripple will now prioritize global payment tech and ledger expansion, while XRP could see renewed interest from on-ramps, exchanges, and institutional players. Watch listings and corporate integrations next. $ETH $BTC #BinanceAlphaAlert #BTC #ETH #xrp
Brian Armstrong is in London today, meeting with UK policymakers to push for clearer crypto regulation.
He called it a "pivotal moment" and said he's bullish on Britain as the country tries to become a global hub for crypto.
The meeting comes as the UK races to define its role in the post-MICA landscape - and attract talent, capital, and innovation away from the U.S. $BNB $XRP #BinanceAlphaAlert #crypto