US Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Crypto Exchanges for First Time
The United States has taken a significant step in its Iran sanctions program by targeting cryptocurrency exchanges for the first time, signaling a tougher stance on the use of digital assets to bypass international restrictions. The US Treasury has sanctioned two UK-registered crypto exchanges accused of facilitating financial activity linked
Stablecoins Pose Growing Risk to Bank Deposits, Warns Standard Chartered
Analysts Flag Rising Threat to Traditional Banking Stablecoins are becoming a serious challenge to traditional banking systems, particularly in the United States, according to a new report from Standard Chartered. The bank’s global head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick, has warned that the rapid growth of stablecoins could significantly
Binance Moves MiCA License Bid to Greece as EU Compliance Clock Ticks
Binance has taken another step toward securing its regulatory future in Europe by applying for authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation in Greece. The move comes as pressure mounts on crypto exchanges to meet MiCA requirements before key transition deadlines expire across the bloc. A spokesperson for
Polymarket Faces Fresh European Crackdowns as Hungary and Portugal Move to Block Platform
European regulators are tightening the screws on crypto based prediction markets, with Polymarket facing new access restrictions in Hungary and Portugal. The latest actions underline a broader regulatory dilemma across Europe over whether platforms like Polymarket should be treated as financial markets or as unlicensed gambling operations. Hungary Blocks Access
Coinbase Report Says Capital Market Access, Not Income, Is the Real Driver of Wealth
A new policy paper from the Coinbase Institute argues that the modern wealth gap is no longer defined simply by how much people earn, but by whether they can access capital markets at all. According to the report, the most important divide in global finance today is between those who
Three reasons Ethereum price remains bullish above $3,000
Ethereum price has faced resistance near the $3,400 mark, but market data continues to point toward a constructive outlook as long as key support levels remain intact. Ether has declined about 7 percent from last week’s highs and is now trading close to critical demand zones. Still, rising staking activity,
Crypto ETPs See Record 2026 Inflows as Bitcoin Drives Market Momentum
Crypto investment products posted their strongest week of the year, as investors poured more than $2.2 billion into exchange traded products tied to digital assets. The surge marks the biggest weekly inflow since October and signals renewed confidence in crypto markets, even as regulatory and geopolitical concerns linger. Data from
Global Central Banks Back Powell, Warn Against Political Pressure on the Fed
Global central bank leaders have publicly rallied behind US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, cautioning that political interference in the Fed’s work could destabilize not only the US economy but also the global financial system. The show of support comes as scrutiny of Powell intensifies at home, raising fresh concerns
Bitcoin Eyes $92K Breakout as Stocks Rally on Softer US Inflation Data
Bitcoin climbed toward fresh weekly highs on Tuesday as global markets reacted positively to lower than expected US inflation numbers. The move came alongside a strong rally in equities, with the S&P 500 hitting a new record, while renewed political pressure on the Federal Reserve added another layer of uncertainty
Riot Platforms Sells $161 Million Worth of Bitcoin as It Pivots Beyond Mining
Riot Platforms offloaded a significant portion of its Bitcoin reserves in December, selling 1,818 BTC for $161.6 million as the company accelerates a strategic shift away from a mining only focus. The Texas based miner said the Bitcoin was sold at an average net price of $88,870 per coin. Despite
