JUST IN: Standard Chartered Bank forecasts Bitcoin reaching $100,000 by year-end.The Crypto Ledger

TRUMP ON TARIFFS: FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS, THE UNITED STATES WILL ALLOW IMPORTS OF UP TO 300,000 METRIC TONS OF GROUND BEEF TO ENTER WITHOUT OUT-OF-QUOTA TARIFFSThe Crypto Ledger

JUST IN: U.S. Bank appears on LockBit ransomware group’s list as a claimed victim.According to LockBit 5.0, they’ve accessed files from the U.S.-based financial institution offering banking, lending, payments, investments, credit, and wealth management services.The Crypto Ledger

Massive $4.5 billion in short positions wiped out in just three days!The Crypto Ledger

IRAN WARNS OF “DEVASTATING” RESPONSE AS U.S. TIGHTENS SANCTIONSIran has issued a sharp warning, stating that any new threats from the U.S. will be met with a “crushing” reaction—responding to Washington’s pledge to unveil its most severe sanctions yet.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that further measures targeting Tehran will be announced Monday, designed to increase economic pressure while aiming to avoid spiking global oil prices.Tehran has dismissed the sanctions as “economic terrorism,” condemning them as acts of aggression.Meanwhile, intensified U.S. restrictions on Iranian oil exports are already affecting shipments to China, stirring fresh concerns about stability in global energy markets.The Crypto Ledger

OPINION: Michael Saylor says, "Take the orange pill."The Crypto Ledger

A trader lost $24 million shorting Ethereum—in just 12 seconds.A 50,000 ETH short position was wiped out across five trades as the price surged by $43. The wallet had previously earned around $49 million betting on a market downturn, but now holds just $35.61.The Crypto Ledger