Macro2 SourcesIran Implements Permanent Strait of Hormuz Passage RestrictionsIran has made permanent its restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which ro...May 8, 2026, 06:04 PMIranUnited States
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RegulationMacroGermany Considers Ending One-Year Tax Exemption on Crypto HoldingsGermany is weighing reforms that would eliminate the current tax break allowing long-term holders to avoid capital gains...May 7, 2026, 07:01 PMGermany
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