Trump Calls for “Making the Middle East Great Again”
US President Trump stated that he believes Iran and Israel will reach an agreement soon. In a statement on social media, he cited the reconciliation between India and Pakistan in the past as an example and said, “Let’s make the Middle East great again.” It was reported that diplomatic and mediation efforts have begun in response to growing tensions in the region. An Israeli official said indirect contacts are continuing to stop the war with Iran.
Netanyahu: Regime Change Possible in Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested in an interview with Fox News that operations against Iran could ultimately lead to regime change. Netanyahu claimed that Iran was trying to transfer nuclear technology to the Houthis and that he had intelligence that Iran was plotting against Trump.
Gold Prices Approach Peak
Escalating conflicts in the Middle East have increased safe haven purchases.
Gold prices rose above $3,450 per ounce on the first trading day of the week, just $50 away from its all-time high. Gold, which has gained more than 30% so far in 2025, has risen further on Trump’s aggressive tariffs and increasing geopolitical risks.
Michael Saylor Bitcoin Tracker Publication
Michael Saylor once again shared information about Bitcoin Tracker on the X platform: “The bigger the orange dot, the better.” Typically, this indicates that Strategy will purchase Bitcoin the day after Bitcoin Tracker information is published, with details to follow.
Michael Saylor to Provide Bitcoin Reserve Program Consultancy to Pakistan
Michael Saylor, the CEO of Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy), announced that he will provide consultancy on the country’s national Bitcoin reserve program plans after meeting with Pakistan’s Finance Minister Aurangzeb and Blockchain Minister Bin Saqib. This development highlights the growing trend of governments establishing digital asset reserves.
Companies Holding Bitcoin Reserves Are Shaping the Competition
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, and Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, argued that companies holding Bitcoin as a treasury asset is redefining competition. The presence of such companies in indices is seen as a threat to traditional structures. Back noted that capital flows will inevitably shift toward these strategies.
Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 10,000
Japanese company Metaplanet purchased an additional 1,112 Bitcoin, bringing its total reserves to 10,000 BTC. The company’s average purchase price was calculated at 13.9 million yen. This move demonstrates that institutional investors continue to have confidence in Bitcoin.
Elon Musk to Add New DM Features to X Platform
Responding to ZachXBT’s suggestions, Elon Musk announced that new features such as filtering will be implemented in the DM and group chat systems on the X platform.
Interest in Ethereum Rises Again
Consensys founder Joseph Robin stated that it is now possible to speak more freely about ETH following the easing of regulatory pressure in the US. Discussions and developments regarding the Ethereum ecosystem have gained momentum once again.
Arbitrum Takes the Lead in Cross-Chain Bridges
According to DefiLlama data, Arbitrum led cross-chain bridges last week with a net inflow of $656 million. It was followed by Solana and Unichain. In contrast, chains such as Ethereum and Avalanche experienced net outflows.
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