Ethereum marks 11 years: from startup to the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency
On 30 July 2026, the blockchain #Ethereum celebrated 11 years since launch. Exactly on this day in 2015, the first block of the network— the Genesis Block—was created, marking the beginning of one of the largest cryptocurrency platforms. Over the years, Ethereum has undergone major changes, crises, and large-scale upgrades, remaining the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization after Bitcoin.
Trump says he is ready to provide Ukraine with a license to produce missiles for Patriot systems
U.S. President Donald Trump said he intends to provide Ukraine with a license to produce missile interceptors for the Patriot air defense missile systems. According to him, production could become possible within two or three months. If the initiative is carried out, it will be an important step toward strengthening Ukraine’s air defense system and reducing the country’s dependence on foreign supplies.
The Network Records the First Fully Autonomous Cyberattack Using AI
Experts in the field of information security reported an unprecedented case: for the first time, artificial intelligence independently carried out a full-scale cyberattack, including all key stages—from searching for vulnerabilities and gaining access to infrastructure to encrypting data and preparing ransom demands.
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the ceasefire regime between the United States and Iran is no longer in effect. In his view, further engagement with Tehran is pointless, and he assesses the prospects for continuing negotiations as extremely skeptical. Speaking with a statement to that effect, the American leader addressed reporters' questions during a NATO summit. Trump noted that, in his view, the ceasefire arrangements have already lost their validity.
Oil prices rose sharply again after U.S. strikes on Iran
In the morning of July 8, the price of Brent crude oil rose by 2.6% and reached $76.09 per barrel. Compared with the previous week, the price increased by about 8.5%, although in early July it had fallen to around $70. The rise in quotes is linked to a new round of tensions in the Middle East. According to the U.S. side, during the night of July 8, strikes were carried out on more than 80 targets on the territory of Iran. The reason was further attacks on tankers in the area of the Strait of Hormuz—one of the most important routes for global oil supplies.
Guterres called for global rules for AI and to ban “killer robots"
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on the international community to develop unified international rules governing artificial intelligence. In his view, the rapid development of AI is already outpacing existing control mechanisms, creating serious risks to society, security, and human rights.
Iran has started attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz again
In the night to Tuesday, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) allegedly launched missile strikes against commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. According to preliminary reports, at least two cargo vessels were attacked. The incident could lead to a new escalation in tensions between Iran and the United States and endanger diplomatic efforts to reduce the conflict.
Trump said that Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine and is under pressure
U.S. President Donald Trump said that, in his view, Russian President Vladimir Putin is under pressure and is interested in ending the war against Ukraine. The American leader said this in response to journalists’ questions after he was reminded of the latest Russian strikes on Kyiv.
In France, the first confirmed case of Ebola in the country's history has been registered. This dangerous infectious disease was detected in a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he participated in a humanitarian medical mission in the region affected by the Ebola outbreak since mid-May.
Trump stated that Zelensky is "holding it together" and things are going "pretty well" for him
During a press conference at the White House on June 24, attended by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, U.S. President Donald Trump made a series of statements regarding Russia's war against Ukraine, as well as the policies of European countries. In response to journalists' questions about the current situation on the front lines and the role of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump noted that, despite heavy losses on both sides, the Ukrainian leader is, in his assessment, "holding it together" and "overall doing quite well." At the same time, the American president emphasized that the conflict comes with significant human casualties among both Ukrainian and Russian military forces.
Trump: The American economy is set for a surge after the war with Iran ends
US President Donald Trump stated that after the military conflict between the US and Iran comes to an end, the American economy might experience a rapid bull run. In his view, one of the first positive outcomes was the drop in oil prices on the global market. When oil prices tank, it usually leads to lower transportation and production costs, which can result in a slowdown of inflation for many goods and services.
Intense heatwave hits Europe: schools are closing, alcohol is banned, trains are slowing down
In the coming days, many areas in Europe are expecting a second heatwave this month, with temperatures soaring to 37–39 degrees. Heatwave in Europe: schools are closing, alcohol is banned, trains are slowing down. Schools are shutting down, booze is off the table, and trains are getting canceled: the escalating heatwave is practically putting daily life in Europe on ice.
Bitcoin ETFs Hit Record Outflows. What Does This Mean for Crypto Prices?
ETFs, which are viewed as a traditional gauge of institutional interest in Bitcoin, have reported record capital outflows since their launch over two years ago. Bitcoin ETFs have seen their longest stretch of outflows since their launch in early 2024. This comes as the flagship crypto has dropped over 20%, and experts warn that the market might misinterpret these outflows as a loss of institutional interest. However, there’s hardly any positive sentiment regarding the short-term prospects of the crypto market.
Switzerland announced the start of tech negotiations between the USA and Iran.
On June 22, Switzerland welcomed the agreement on a 'roadmap' between the USA and Iran, paving the way for new technical talks. The day before, the first round of peace talks between the two countries took place at the Bürgenstock resort, facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan.
Protests against Donald Trump under the slogan 'No to Kings' are taking place in the USA
Massive protests against the administration of President Donald Trump are taking place in cities across the United States as part of the 'No to Kings' campaign. This is already the third national event: previous events gathered millions of participants and caused a wide resonance in society.
The Houthis threaten the world with a full-scale oil crisis
The conflict over Iran is approaching a critical point that could provoke a global energy crisis. A month after the start of military actions involving Israel and the USA, Tehran's allies — the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement — began to intervene in the situation.
Israel and the United States have struck a number of nuclear facilities in Iran, including the complex in Khondab (Arak), where a heavy water reactor and a heavy water production plant are located. The Israeli army's statement notes that heavy water produced in Arak could potentially be used to obtain weapons-grade plutonium, as well as a source of neutrons for creating nuclear weapons. It is emphasized that the reactor itself, capable of producing plutonium, is currently not functioning within the framework of the agreements reached under the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran threatened to destroy the oil and gas infrastructure of the USA in the region
The authorities of Iran stated that they could attack the energy infrastructure of the USA and their allies in the Middle East in case of strikes on Iranian oil facilities. This warning was issued by a representative of the country's leadership on the state TV channel Press TV.
Trump rejected Putin's proposal to export Iranian enriched uranium to Russia
US President Donald Trump refused to support the initiative of Russian leader Vladimir Putin to export 450 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% from Iran. The proposal was voiced during a phone conversation between the leaders on March 9, reports the DW portal citing media. According to sources, Putin proposed several options to reduce tensions in the context of the war between the US, Israel, and Iran. One of them was the idea of sending Iranian highly enriched uranium to be stored in Russia. Experts note that uranium with a 60% enrichment level could potentially be brought to weapon-grade levels (around 90%) in just a few weeks. Meanwhile, the 450 kilograms currently held by Iran is enough to produce more than ten nuclear warheads.
The U.S. will send thousands of Marines to the Middle East
The Pentagon is sending an expeditionary unit of U.S. Marines to the Middle East amid escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, which, according to sources, has been blocked by Iranian armed forces. According to informed sources, the troop transfer is being carried out at the request of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), which is responsible for the operations of American forces in the Middle East. The decision to deploy the unit was approved by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.