Russia is expected at the G20 energy meeting in Houston as energy security risks ripple through payments, banking, crypto and tech markets.
Zelensky says he expects a US delegation meeting by late September focused on energy and food security amid attacks on infrastructure.
CENTCOM said five Iranian oil tankers were destroyed after missile attacks on a U.S. Navy ship, raising Gulf energy and finance risks.
US-Iran conflict over the Strait of Hormuz threatens oil trade routes and digital payment systems, with Oman caught in diplomatic crossfire amid escalating military tensions.
President Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, affecting global energy security and digital financial markets amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant's repeated power outages amid conflict expose risks to energy security, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity in the fintech sector.
US military strikes on Iran escalate tensions, impacting maritime security, digital payments, and fintech sectors amid enforced maritime blockades and retaliatory attacks.
Russia's aviation fuel imports from Belarus surged amid domestic production declines and refinery disruptions, prompting export bans and regional fuel sales restrictions.
Drone attacks on Crimea disrupted key energy and transport infrastructure, exposing vulnerabilities with significant fintech and digital economy implications.
France, Germany, UK, and Italy endorse the US-Iran peace deal, stressing rapid implementation, nuclear non-proliferation, and restoring fuel supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
US strikes on Iran triggered Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global energy flows and digital payment systems amid escalating regional conflict.
US Treasury extends MOL's deadline to June 16 for talks to acquire Gazprom’s stake in Serbian oil firm NIS amid sanctions impacting regional energy supply.
Russia plans 1-2 month export restrictions on diesel and jet fuel amid refinery shutdowns caused by Ukrainian drone attacks, impacting fuel markets and digital economy sectors.
Russia warns Armenia that deepening EU ties may end duty-free gas and oil supplies, threatening energy security and economic cooperation amid geopolitical tensions.
The UK has authorized indefinite imports of diesel and kerosene refined from Russian oil in third countries, easing sanctions to stabilize fuel supplies amid rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions.
Donald Trump reveals China’s interest in US oil and soybean purchases, signaling shifts in trade relations with implications for energy, commodities, and fintech sectors.
Trump's Beijing visit with Xi Jinping focuses on trade, energy security, and tech cooperation, influencing global fintech and digital economy sectors.
Global oil stocks fell by a record 200 million barrels in April amid Middle East conflict, tightening supplies and raising energy market volatility with broad fintech sector implications.
Germany will transfer a gas-fired power plant from the Nord Stream pipeline site to Ukraine as humanitarian aid, supporting Ukraine's energy infrastructure amid the conflict.
King Charles III visits the US amid geopolitical tensions, aiming to restore US-UK ties while economic and security concerns impact fintech and defense sectors.
France and Poland are jointly developing a military satellite to provide secure communications for Poland's armed forces, reducing reliance on external systems like Starlink.
Drone strikes on Russian oil depots ignite fires without casualties, raising cybersecurity and operational risks for critical energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.
Slovakia will block the EU's 20th sanctions package on Russia until Russian oil flows resume via the Druzhba pipeline through Ukraine, impacting EU energy and financial policies.