LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: August 12, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: August 13, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Billions in Iran's Frozen Assets Freed by UAE; Bitcoin Climbs as Oil Retreats August 13, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT. The UAE has reportedly unlocked billions of dollars in previously frozen Iranian assets, including 1.5 tonnes of gold flown out on UAE Royal Jet aircraft. This move saw Bitcoin rebound by 1% to trade close to $63,900, as oil prices slipped, trading around $82 per barrel. The drop in oil comes amid optimism over the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and geopolitical developments involving
