According to a U.S. official and a source familiar with the matter, after three weeks of fighting, the Trump administration has begun preliminary discussions on the next phase and possible forms of peace talks with Iran. President Trump said on Friday he was considering a “gradual end” to the war, but U.S. officials said fighting is expected to continue for another two to three weeks. Meanwhile, Trump's advisors hope to begin preparations for diplomatic mediation. Sources revealed that Trump's special envoys Jared Kushner and Joshua Witkov are involved in discussions about potential diplomatic avenues. Any agreement to end the war must include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, addressing Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile, and reaching a long-term agreement on Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and support for proxies in the region. Other sources indicated that although Egypt, Qatar, and the UK have all conveyed messages to the U.S. and Iran, there has been no direct contact between the two countries in recent days. Egypt and Qatar have informed the U.S. and Israel that Iran is willing to negotiate, but on very tough terms, including a ceasefire, guarantees against future war, and reparations. (Axios)

According to Coinglass data, the total liquidation amount across the network in the past hour reached $116 million, of which $109 million were long positions and $6.69 million were short positions. In addition, the liquidation amount of BTC reached $44.75 million and the liquidation amount of ETH reached $42.02 million.

A significant Picasso artwork, considered a precursor to his famous 'Guernica,' remains stored in a basement in Tehran as conflict continues to affect Iran. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the artwork's obscured status amid the ongoing turmoil. The masterpiece, which holds substantial historical and artistic value, has not been displayed publicly due to the current situation in the country. The ongoing conflict has raised concerns about the preservation and accessibility of cultural treasures in Iran.

Iranian media reported on the 22nd that the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that if US President Trump's threat to attack Iranian power plants is carried out, Iran will immediately take four measures, including completely closing the Strait of Hormuz, striking all Israeli power plants, energy and information technology facilities, completely destroying all US-owned companies in the Middle East, and striking power plants in Middle Eastern countries with US military bases. (Xinhua)

U.S. Treasury Secretary Besant has attributed the stability of WTI crude oil prices, which remain below $100, to the current ample supply in the market. According to Jin10, Besant noted that despite the initial surge in prices following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the market has since stabilized due to sufficient supply levels. This has prevented the kind of sharp price increases seen at the conflict's onset. The ongoing balance between supply and demand continues to play a crucial role in maintaining price stability in the global oil market.

According to on-chain analyst Ember, the price of SIREN has risen from $0.08 to $2.1 in a month and a half. In the past few hours, SIREN controllers have consolidated 66.5% of the total supply from hundreds of wallets into 48 wallets, totaling 484.6 million SIREN, worth $1.04 billion. These tokens were purchased at approximately $0.045 at the end of June 2025, with an initial cost of approximately $21.8 million, and their current holding value has increased 47 times.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent has stated that the United States is effectively employing a strategy akin to 'jujitsu' against Iran by leveraging their own oil resources to counteract them. According to Jin10, this approach aims to use Iran's oil production as a means to exert pressure and influence over the country. The strategy reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and the complex dynamics of international relations involving oil resources.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Besant has declared that the United States has completely dismantled Iran's military capabilities. According to Jin10, Besant stated that Iran's air force has been entirely wiped out, and its navy has been obliterated. Furthermore, the U.S. continues to destroy Iran's missiles, missile launch systems, and the factories that produce these missiles on a daily basis.

Australia's pensions industry is expected to expand significantly, reaching A$5.7 trillion ($4 trillion) by the end of the decade. Bloomberg posted on X that this growth will see assets increasingly concentrated among fewer, larger firms. The consolidation trend is driven by regulatory changes and the pursuit of economies of scale, which are encouraging mergers and acquisitions within the sector. As the industry evolves, the focus will likely shift towards enhancing efficiency and delivering better returns for pension holders. This development underscores the importance of strategic planning and adaptation for firms aiming to thrive in the expanding market.

Trader 0xSun posted on the X platform that the current AI industry is significantly more hyped and concentrated in resources than Crypto, but the two have different positioning. He pointed out that although NFTs and GameFi have not met expectations, Crypto is still finding practical applications in areas such as stablecoin cross-border payments, RWA, and BTC. He believes that Crypto is more open in its value distribution mechanism compared to traditional technology industries, allowing ordinary users to potentially gain benefits through early participation in projects, while the AI ​​industry's dividends are more concentrated in leading institutions and talent. Furthermore, he stated that he will currently be monitoring investment opportunities related to both Crypto and AI, maintaining his focus on the crypto industry while gradually expanding into AI and US stocks.

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