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Natural gas is trying to regain momentum above the $2.75 to $2.80 resistance zone as hot weather supports demand despite strong production. WTI and Brent oil remain volatile as traders weigh Middle East developments, profit-taking and the risk of supply disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.

Gold and silver opened slightly higher as renewed US talks with Iran pushed oil prices sharply lower and eased some inflation concerns. Technical traders are watching whether gold can clear $4,200 and whether silver can break out of its $55 to $64 consolidation zone.

Crude oil markets remain pressured as traders weigh Middle East transit risks, limited Gulf exports and technical breakdowns in WTI and Brent. Natural gas is attempting to recover, but resistance levels and strong U.S. production continue to limit bullish momentum.

International investigators say Binance’s revised process for many foreign law enforcement requests is slowing efforts to trace scammers, combat money laundering and freeze stolen crypto. The exchange says it has not reduced cooperation and describes the policy as a stronger control framework aligned with regulated institutions.

The European Union has widened its Russia sanctions to include crypto-linked payment infrastructure, unnamed service platforms and the A7A5 stablecoin. The package also introduces a tool that could allow Brussels to block transactions between EU operators and crypto providers used by Russia.