North Korea has condemned U.S. military actions against Iran, calling them a serious violation of Iranian sovereignty and criticizing Washington and its allies for escalating tensions in the Middle East. $SOPH
While Pyongyang’s official statements strongly oppose U.S. strikes and sometimes express support for Iran’s position against foreign intervention. $C98
🇺🇸 President Trump says the United States has very big, powerful ships heading toward Iran, referring to a large naval fleet positioned in the region. He added $C98 that talks with Iran are ongoing and expressed hope that they can negotiate a deal that’s acceptable to both sides. $SOPH
The SEC is working with limited staff due to the government shutdown, which has led to pausing $C98 crypto exemptions and freezing filings for tokenized securities.
Key divisions, including Trading and Markets and Corporation Finance, are affected by the agency’s shutdown contingency plan, slowing regulatory activity across the board. $SOPH
Russia has likely produced the long-awaited Su-35 fighter jets for Iran. $C98
One aircraft, with airframe number 1415 and not operated by the Russian armed forces, is currently undergoing flight tests in Russia before being delivered to Iran. $SOPH
🇮🇳 India has called Jeffrey Epstein’s claims about Prime Minister Modi “baseless”, specifically the $C98 allegation that Modi “danced and sang in Israel for the benefit of the US president.”
The Indian government strongly denies these claims, labeling them as false and without merit. $SOPH
🇺🇸 Ripple has now been approved to operate as a National Trust Bank in the U.S. $ZKP
This is a major milestone for Ripple, allowing it to expand its financial $C98 services and operate under full banking regulations, potentially increasing adoption of XRP in mainstream finance. 🏦
President Donald Trump said the U.S. is talking with Iran, but that Gulf countries $C98 have not been told the details of those discussions because Washington is keeping its plans confidential while negotiations continue.
Trump also noted that a large U.S. naval presence is heading toward the region, even as the outcome of talks with Tehran remains uncertain. $ZKP
Tensions remain high, and while both sides have discussed dialogue, there’s still no confirmed agreement or formal peace deal yet.
Israeli and U.S. military planners are seriously discussing the possibility of military action against Iran in the near future. Western diplomats told The Jerusalem Post that Israel $C98 could strike Iranian nuclear facilities “in the coming days,” and the U.S. may assist with intelligence and logistics — though no formal order has been publicly announced yet.
At the same time, tensions remain high as Iran boosts its military readiness and diplomatic pressure continues — but independent verification of an imminent strike order has not been confirmed. $ZK
The US Financial Conditions Index has dropped to 98.3 points, the lowest level since early 2022. $C98
Financial conditions have been in a steady decline over the past 3.5 years, driven by several key factors: $AWE
The Federal Reserve has cut rates by 175 basis points since September 2024, bringing the rate down to 3.75%, the lowest since October 2022.
The US Dollar has fallen 12% over the past 12 months, nearing its lowest point since February 2022, which further loosens financial conditions.
US investment-grade corporate credit spreads have tightened to their lowest levels since 1998.
As a result, financial conditions are now back to pre-rate hike levels last seen in March 2022, creating a favorable environment for asset owners and investors.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest $C98 in the world, increased its indirect Bitcoin exposure by 149% in 2025, now holding 9,573 BTC, according to K33 Research.
Major institutional investors are boosting their positions in Bitcoin, signaling growing confidence in digital assets. 📊
Tensions around Iran and possible military action $C98
Israeli military planners are considering potential action against Iran, including possible strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in the near future — though details and timing remain uncertain. $RAD
The Jerusalem Post
• U.S. President Donald Trump has said an Israeli strike on Iran “could very well happen”, but also emphasized that he prefers a peaceful solution and did not call it imminent.
U.S. bitcoin miners are starting to shut down their machines as a severe winter storm pushes electricity prices much higher and causes hash rates to drop. $ZKP