US-Iran Peace Deal Lifts Crypto Mood: Bitcoin climbed back above $65K after the US and Iran said they agreed to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing oil and inflation worries; traders still watch the June 19 signing and whether the rally holds. Mining Pressure Eases: Bitcoin mining difficulty fell about 10% in the latest adjustment, giving miners some breathing room after June’s price weakness. Crypto Meets Mainstream Spectacle: The White House hosted UFC Freedom 250 on Trump’s 80th birthday, with crypto brands and a stablecoin partner tied to athlete bonuses, underscoring how digital assets keep moving into mainstream sponsorship. Scam Crackdown, Cross-Border: A US-led operation shut down Southeast Asian scam networks, freezing millions in crypto and arresting dozens tied to fraud and forced scam work. Consumer Protection Push: US lawmakers introduced a bill targeting crypto ATM scams after Americans lost $333M in 2025, with limits and stronger operator warnings. EU Digital Payments Focus: The ECB convened a major conference on the digital euro, tokenised markets, and cross-border payments, signaling policy momentum around regulated on-chain finance. Regulatory Watch: Zimbabwe moved to require annual crypto business registration, while the EU floated a new Russia sanctions package that could also touch crypto-related sectors.