Crypto markets digested a flurry of geopolitical and regulatory headlines over the weekend, with traders balancing signs of de-escalation in the Middle East against tightening policy frameworks and protocol-specific developments across DeFi and staking.
The most consequential macro catalyst came from Washington. Axios, citing two sources, reported that President Trump on Friday instructed the U.S. military not to carry out any new airstrikes on Iran. The directive followed 13 consecutive days of U.S. attacks on Iranian targets, according to the report. It remains unclear whether the order is… Read more







